Karin S. Bright MS-SLP
Executive Function Coach

Executive Functioning

Executive functions are the set of skills that serve as the command center of the brain. They are mental processes that help each of us navigate through life, helping us get things done.

People use their executive function skills to perform activities such as planning, organizing, prioritizing, paying attention to and remembering details, manage time, sustain attention and focus, get things done, self regulate, and be aware of how they function and interact in the world.

A person challenged by their executive functions, can experience greater difficulty and stress in school, the workplace, social settings and relationships, and at home.

ADHD/ADD and Executive Functioning

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Living with ADHD often brings a higher degree of executive functioning challenges. This, at times, can create a feeling of shame, anxiety, depression and even overwhelm.

ADHD brains don’t respond to importance and rewards like neurotypical brains do. Instead, they respond to what interests them, which can result in inconsistent performance and frustration.

ADHD can be referred as an Award Deficiency Syndrome. It is more difficult to do the mundane and rote tasks due to lack of self reward in the brain.

DO-ing Coaching

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My coaching is action based, meaning that I help and support you in building the skills to focus on the DO-ing to get it DONE. Change happens over time, in small increments. With support in the DO-ing, one can actually build and strengthen executive functions, replacing old patterns of behavior that interfere with success.

Connections

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Challenges with executive function and motivation may be due to:

- ADD/ADHD

- Anxiety

- Depression

- OCD

- Slow Processing Speed

- Working Memory

- Asperger's Syndrome

- Autism Spectrum

Metacognition: "Thinking about your thinking" is critical to strengthening one's executive function skills. It is building awareness.

Creating systems and routines, that help foster EF skills,

are a priority in my work.

Consistency is key....skills need to be practiced over and over again. Change occurs over time.

Executive Function Skills

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Executive functioning skills can most

simply be described as the ability to:

- Manage Time and Attention

- Set Goals

- Plan and Prioritize

- Organize

- Switch Focus

- Adjust and Refocus

- Attend to Details

- Develop Timelines

- Complete Tasks

- Manage Stress and Anxiety

- Collaborate Effectively

- Maintain Clutter-Free Space

- Control and Regulate Behavior:

Through individualized coaching, executive function skills are strengthened

by creating changes in systems and

routines over time, further reinforced

by positive experiences and feedback.

My Clients

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My client base includes

- students grades 6-12

- college and graduate level students - adults; professional and personal

I individualize a support plan to meet

your specific needs and am available

to you 24/7.

Is Coaching Right for You?

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If you are struggling with school, work, home life, or relationships and feel that things are harder than they should be,

If you are open and willing to dive into a deeper understanding of yourself,

If you feel stuck, overwhelmed, and tend to repeat the same behaviors, over and over, with the same discouraging results,

If you feel brave enough to step out of your comfort zone and challenge yourself,

and wish for someone to guide, support and help you grow,

Then yes, Coaching is right for you!

Karin S. Bright MS-SLP Executive Function Coach

Executive Functioning

Karin S. Bright MS-SLP
Executive Function Coach