Here are some ideas for supporting young people with ADHD in the coaching relationship:
Coaches
- Partner with the youth directly
- Support the goals of the client
- Provide a safe space to try out new ideas without judgment and to discuss the ideas’ pros and cons
- Stay mindful of the parent’s concerns
- Relay concerns about the client to the parent, with the client’s knowledge
Parents
- Respect the boundaries of the coach-client relationship; be open to the information from the coach and the client
- Avoid pressuring the coach or youth to follow parent goals
- Provide space for the coach-client partnership to develop
- Ask questions, express concerns, listen to the youth and stay open to possibilities
- Remain patient and trust in the coaching process
What else might YOU do to support young people? Share your ideas with us!
All the best,
Jodi