Which Support Do You Need Right Now, a Therapist or an ADHD Coach?

DESCRIPTION: Since ADHD is a challenge of performance, not knowledge, you may need the help of a therapist and/or ADHD coach to make improvements in your life. KEY TAKEAWAYS: * Knowing whether you need a therapist and/or an ADHD coach can be confusing. * Knowing your current needs is the first step to figuring this out. * Understanding what therapist and ADHD coaches offer is the next step. * Then you’ll be able to make an informed decision about who to work with. RESOURCES: Website: ACO Directory of ADHD Coaches Articles: * What ADHD Adults Need to Know to Find a Good Therapist * Here’s What You Need to Know About ADHD Coaching TRANSCRIPT: 00:00: Deciding whether to work with a therapist and/or an ADHD coach can be complicated. I know. The key to an easier decision making process is knowing your needs. And how each type of professional might be able to help you. 00:17: You’ve tuned into Scattered, Done, Reimagining Productivity with ADHD, a podcast for ADHD adults like you who want to learn how to adopt the best strategies, tools, and skills to get your essential work done. In a way that works with the way your brain is wired. I’m Marla Cummins, and I’m glad you’re joining me today on this journey to re-imagining productivity with ADHD. So you can get what is important to you done without trying to do it like everyone else. 00:52: Maybe you’ve decided you need professional help, and now you’re wondering, should I work with a therapist or an ADHD coach? Maybe you’re open to working with both. But don’t know if that makes sense. Or if you should start with one or the other first. Maybe you’re already working with a therapist. And are trying to figure out whether you should add a coach to the mix. Alternatively, you might be trying to decide which one to work with. Because the cost, including energy, time, and money, is just too prohibitive for you to work with both at the same time. 01:26: Wherever you are in the decision making process, while you may be entertaining the idea of reaching out for help, you may also be questioning whether a professional can help you at all. After all, you’ve scoured the internet, read a lot about productivity and ADHD and maybe even joined a group. So you know a lot by now of the tips and tricks, right? And now you may be thinking to yourself, I know what I need to do. I just need to make myself do it. I need to try harder. 01:59: I don’t know you, but I am pretty sure trying harder isn’t the answer. I’m guessing you’ve been trying pretty hard for a long time now. The likely reason you are not doing what you think may make things better is because ADHD is a challenge of performance, not knowledge. Sure, no doubt, a seasoned therapist or ADHD coach can help you learn new strategies, processes, and tools. But, just as important, they will help you follow through both on what is new to...