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@Sdwa, there is a way to “screen these idiots ahead of time”.
Just ask if they have their PAAC (Professional Association of ADHD Coaches) and ICF (International Coach Federation) certifications. Especially the PAAC.
Many psychologists also offer coaching. My Coach is also a psychologist, so I get the best of both worlds. And I see her in her office at an ADHD clinic, so I KNOW she’s up on the latest information and techniques.
You should always check if a potential Coach is credentialled, because, currently, ANYONE can call themself a Coach, even with no credentials at all. But that’s changing.
As far as I know, ADDCA is the only place where you can get training specifically in ADHD Coaching. You learn the same coaching principles and techniques as in any other legitimate coach-training program, but you also learn the specific principles & techniques that are unique to ADHD Coaching. It’s accredited by the ICF and the PAAC, and the standards are very high.
Even so, your relationship with a Coach depends on how well you “click” with him/her. If it’s not working out, try a different Coach. And remember, a Coach can help you to see the way, but it’s up to you whether or not you follow that path through to the end you seek.
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