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Introduction.

Prevatt, Frances; Levrini, Abigail

Pages: 3 –5

The ADHD coaching program we describe in these pages was developed over the past 10 years at the Adult Learning Evaluation Center (ALEC) in Tallahassee, Florida, in collaboration with Psych Ed Coaches, a private practice specializing in ADHD coaching, with locations in the Washington, DC, and...

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An overview of ADHD.

Prevatt, Frances; Levrini, Abigail

Pages: 9 –24

This chapter provides a broad overview of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Most mental health professionals who are interested in ADHD coaching will likely have a basic understanding of ADHD; however, this chapter serves as a review that provides the foundation of a good coaching...

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A history and overview of ADHD coaching interventions.

Prevatt, Frances; Levrini, Abigail

Pages: 25 –31

Interventions for individuals with attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are important in ameliorating the negative outcomes associated with the disorder. A first-line treatment for adult ADHD is psychopharmacological intervention. Pharmacological agents have been studied extensively...

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Underlying principles and procedures used in ADHD coaching.

Prevatt, Frances; Levrini, Abigail

Pages: 33 –44

Three underlying principles guide our ADHD coaching. First, as we noted in the previous chapter, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) provides a theoretical foundation for our treatment approach. Second, psychoeducation provides a framework for explaining and implementing many of our specific...

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The nuts and bolts of coaching: Getting started.

Prevatt, Frances; Levrini, Abigail

Pages: 45 –64

In this chapter, we describe specific details of our coaching program. We start with a general overview of some important aspects related to coaching and preparation for seeing a client. We then describe the initial session and intake interview, including basic rules of coaching, determining...

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The nuts and bolts of coaching: Working through issues.

Prevatt, Frances; Levrini, Abigail

Pages: 65 –81

In this chapter, we discuss more specific details of coaching. We describe how to incorporate the Barkley Deficits in Executive Functioning Scales (BDEFS; Barkley, 2011b) and the Academic Success Inventory for College Students (ASICS; Prevatt, Li, et al., 2011) into the coaching program. We...

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Specific strategies for ADHD coaching.

Prevatt, Frances; Levrini, Abigail

Pages: 83 –108

To achieve successful outcomes with your clients, it is important that you maintain consistency in your approach and use the empirically supported outline set forth in the previous chapters. However, while working within the coaching framework, particular strategies should be individualized for...

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Developing a coaching practice.

Prevatt, Frances; Levrini, Abigail

Pages: 109 –125

Now that you have read and studied the first several chapters of this book, you are well versed in the attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) coaching framework and how to structure sessions, set goals and objectives, and use specific strategies. Perhaps you have started to think about...

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Case study: ADHD coaching with a middle-aged adult.

Prevatt, Frances; Levrini, Abigail

Pages: 129 –143

This chapter illustrates how to work with an adult client with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who is well beyond the world of academia but struggling with all of life’s “other” problems, from maintaining his relationships at home and work to keeping his health on track. Although...

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Case study: ADHD coaching with a young professional adult.

Prevatt, Frances; Levrini, Abigail

Pages: 145 –169

This chapter gives a second example of working with an adult client who is struggling with a variety of issues related to work and healthy lifestyle. Building on the concepts identified in the previous chapter, the case of Lanicia further illustrates how working with an adult client is different...

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