Concierge ADHD Coaching

03/12/2020

I’ll be holding virtual coaching sessions until on campus classes resume! 🐴⬆️

12/12/2019

Final exams can make or break a semester for many students. Master course content and ace your exams so the hard work you put forth all semester is rewarded! 💯 A+

For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Dr.Ashley L. Conklin

09/14/2019

As Su***de Prevention Week comes to a close, keep an open mind about seeking help. If you or anyone you know exhibits signs or symptoms associated with su***de, call 800-273-TALK (8255) or go to su***depreventionlifeline.org.
Signs and risk factors of su***de include:
Feelings of hopelessness
Talking about killing one’s self
Loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities
Isolation from family and friends
Sleeping too much or too little
Giving away prized possession
Saying goodbye to people
Relief or sudden improvement in mood
Recent loss or humiliation
Mood swings, agitation, anger, depressed mood, or anxiety

05/04/2019

Individuals with ADHD often experience immense shame. They know they are bright and capable, but they also know they have significant challenges doing things that other people seem to do naturally and easily. They feel that they should be able to do things that come so easy for others. A lifetime of being told that they aren’t living up to their potential or that that they could reach their goals if only they would focus and try harder adds an additional layer of guilt and shame.

According to famed shame researcher, Brenee Brown, the antidote to shame is empathy—the emotional and physical warmth that allows people to be heard and understood and validates their experiences and feelings.

My first goal in coaching my clients is to empathize with their struggles, understand their perspective, and make sure they know they are not alone in their plight.

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05/04/2019

The results of a recently published study by renowned ADHD expert, Dr. Russell Barkley, reveal a nine to thirteen-year reduction in life span for individuals with untreated ADHD due to the disinhibited and impulsive behavior associated with the condition.

Click the link in my bio to learn more about Dr. Barkley’s research.

04/29/2019

It’s no secret that individuals with ADHD struggle with time management. “Time blindedness” causes them to be chronically late and miss deadlines because they have trouble accurately judging the passing of time and estimating how long certain activities such as getting ready in the morning or driving to school or work will take. They also have two time frames—“now and “not now”—which impairs their ability to plan for long-term projects and meet deadlines. For ADHDers, things happening “now” get attention while things happening “not now” get put on the back burner and may be forgotten or ignored until they make it to the “now” time frame. Once these items are occurring in the “now,” however, there may not be enough time to complete them by the deadline.

Learning and using strategies for coping with “time blindedness” and the problem of “now vs. not now” can improve time management skills and are an essential part of ADHD coaching. Additionally, functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) studies have shown that stimulant medication helps individuals with ADHD more accurately estimate time by increasing the gamma activity in the anterior cingulate and left prefrontal cortex.* Thus, medication can set the stage so that time management strategies can be more effectively used.

Together, ADHD coaching, stimulant medication and a healthy lifestyle help individuals with ADHD manage not only their time but their priorities, emotions, responsibilities, and lives. valuable part of the treatment.

Wilson, T., Heinrichs-Graham, E., White, M.L., Knott, N., & Wetzel, M.W. (2013). Estimating the passage of minutes: deviant oscillatory frontal activity in medicated and unmedicated ADHD. Neuropsychology, 27(6), 654-665.

11/02/2018

Actress Michele Rodriguez gained her celebrity with her role on the hit television series Lost. She told Cosmopolitan that she has difficulty focusing when she is alone. Although boys are more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD, girls are increasingly being recognized as having ADHD. They may have fewer overt symptoms of hyperactivity, but studies show that their ADHD often continues into adulthood.

11/02/2018

Why do you need ADHD Coaching? Research shows coaching leads to consistent, positive results in college students with ADHD. This is crucial because college students with ADHD are less likely to graduate, take longer to graduate, and have lower GPAs! For more information on why you need ADHD coaching and how to contact me, visit my site: https://bit.ly/2KLIMSx

11/01/2018

Educating students about the ADHD diagnosis and enhancing student self-esteem and self-confidence through understanding, awareness, skill building, & role-playing are just a few of the ways I foster the development of Self-Awareness and Self-Advocacy with my clients. To set up an appointment with me make sure you visit my site. https://bit.ly/2KLI6MZ

10/31/2018

Spontaneous is your middle name. Adults with ADHD see opportunities that others miss- noticing and paying attention to everything-- and act on those chances. Anything is possible when you see a lucky moment and go for it.

10/31/2018

Is Preschool Too Early to Diagnose ADHD?
ADHD is traditionally diagnosed after age 6. But if your preschool student is abnormally hyperactive or impulsive, new evidence suggests you might consider an ADHD evaluation at 5 years old.

ADHD is traditionally diagnosed after age 6. But if your preschool student is abnormally hyperactive or impulsive, new evidence suggests you might consider an ADD evaluation at 5 years old.