Academic Coaching & Support
We view coaching as a collaborative relationship that supports and pushes you to become the best version of yourself as possible. We have the experience to understand the intricate challenges that arise from being a neurodiverse adolescent while pursuing higher education. We’ve got your back.
Transforming your Performance
Strands of the Potentia Coaching Model
Goal Setting and Performance Coaching
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Each term we establish meaningful goals to move towards, and then focus on identifying concrete, action-oriented steps that you can take to make success feel achievable. Weekly tracking while having honest and accountable conversations are the best way to stay on track. Each term we use comprehensive assessments to drive our strategy and chart your growth.
ADHD and Executive Function
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Executive Functions refers to an intertwined set of skills that we use everyday to manage ourselves as we pursue and eventually achieve a goal. Whether it’s getting dressed in the morning or passing an Economics class, this is what the fabric of success in the modern world is built out of. We specialize in coaching students with ADHD and building these crucial executive function skills to succeed in today’s academic and professional landscape.
Academic Support
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College Support - We help you identify, plan for, manage, and ultimately conquer the challenges that college academics pose. We will join you in the trenches and support with scheduling, attacking an assignment, prepping for an exam, self-advocating, or even initiating the first chunk of that overwhelming assignment; it’s better as a team.
Methods and Theory
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We utilize methods from ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), MI (Motivational Interviewing), and psychology to maximize your academic skills, performance, and understanding of yourself. We do not have a one-size-fits-all approach; and we custom fit our coaching relationship and trajectory to your needs.
More Than Academics
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Typically academics are the starting point of our discussion (and sometimes it will stay there), but frequently we find that academic performance is symptomatic of what is happening outside of academics. Your sleep, diet, exercise, routines, habits, and social-life will all contribute to your performance.
Relationship and Trust
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During each session we specifically focus on building the relationship to find out precisely how your pursuit of your goals is going. The partnership with your coach gives you a safe place to be honest about the challenges you face and your daily experience. It’s useful to have an ally!