Weeks 1-10: Foundations of Neurodivergent Coaching
Week 1: Introduction to Neurodivergence
Understanding Autism, ADHD, and other neurodivergent conditions.
Addressing common misconceptions and strengths-based coaching.
Week 2: Executive Dysfunction and Strategies for Support
Identifying challenges in planning, organizing, and task completion.
Coaching techniques to support executive function.
Week 3: Neurodivergent Communication Styles
How different brains process and express communication.
Adapting coaching approaches for various neurotypes.
Week 4: Building Trust and Rapport
Creating a safe and inclusive coaching environment.
Effective questioning and active listening strategies.
Week 5: Ethical Coaching Practices
Understanding coaching ethics and professional boundaries.
Recognizing when to refer to a therapist or specialist.
Week 6: The Neurodivergent Brain: Structure and Function
Exploring brain-based differences in neurodivergence.
Understanding dopamine, sensory processing, and regulation.
Week 7: Managing Stress and Overwhelm
Coaching strategies for emotional regulation.
Identifying and addressing sources of overwhelm.
Week 8: Developing Sustainable Routines
Techniques to help clients create consistent daily habits.
Overcoming barriers to maintaining routines.
Week 9: Identifying Strengths and Passions
Helping clients uncover their strengths and interests.
Strength-based coaching techniques.
Week 10: Midterm Assessment: Practical Coaching Demonstration
Live coaching practice with feedback.
Case study review and problem-solving exercise.
Weeks 11-30: Specialization Tracks
Life Coaching Specialization
Week 11: Habit Formation and Consistency
The science of habit-building for neurodivergent clients.
Addressing habit roadblocks and inconsistency.
Week 12: Mindfulness Techniques for ADHD and Autism
Using mindfulness to improve focus and emotional balance.
Tailoring mindfulness exercises to individual needs.
Week 13: Supporting Relationships and Social Skills
Coaching clients through social interactions and communication challenges.
Identifying relationship strengths and growth areas.
Week 14: Navigating Life Transitions
Supporting clients through major life changes.
Creating transition plans that minimize overwhelm.
Week 15: Emotional Regulation Strategies
Coaching clients on managing big emotions.
Practical DBT-based emotional regulation techniques.
Health Coaching Specialization
Week 16: Nutrition and Mental Health
Understanding how diet affects brain function and mood.
Addressing food sensitivities and aversions in neurodivergence.
Week 17: Understanding Sleep Challenges
Common sleep disturbances in neurodivergence.
Coaching clients on improving sleep hygiene.
Week 18: Encouraging Physical Activity
Tailoring movement strategies to neurodivergent needs.
Overcoming motivation and sensory barriers to exercise.
Week 19: Managing Chronic Health Issues
Coaching clients with co-existing chronic health conditions.
Advocating for medical accommodations and support.
Week 20: Wellness Action Plans
Creating long-term health goals and plans.
Sustainable approaches to maintaining wellness.
Career Coaching Specialization
Week 21: Career Exploration and Interests
Identifying career paths aligned with strengths.
Overcoming career decision overwhelm.
Week 22: Resume and Cover Letter Development
Neurodivergent-friendly resume and cover letter writing.
Highlighting strengths and accommodations.
Week 23: Interview Preparation
Coaching clients through interview anxiety.
Neurodivergent-friendly strategies for success.
Week 24: Advocating for Workplace Accommodations
Understanding workplace rights and accommodations.
Coaching clients on self-advocacy in professional settings.
Week 25: Work-Life Balance and Productivity
Coaching clients on managing energy and productivity.
Setting realistic work-life boundaries.
Week 26-30: Individual Coaching Practicum
Practicing specialization coaching techniques.
Real-time case study evaluations and discussions.
Sex Therapy Coaching & Sex Coaching Specialization
Week 26: Understanding Neurodivergence and Sexuality
How neurodivergence impacts relationships and sexual health.
Recognizing diverse sexual identities and orientations.
Week 27: Communication in Relationships & Consent
Coaching clients on healthy communication about intimacy.
Understanding neurodivergent challenges with consent and boundaries.
Week 28: Trauma-Informed Approaches to Sex Coaching
Recognizing the impact of past trauma on sexual health.
Coaching strategies for trauma-sensitive conversations.
Week 29: Sensory Considerations & Intimacy
Addressing sensory needs in relationships.
Adapting coaching to clients with hypersensitivity or hyposensitivity.
Week 30: Coaching Clients Through Relationship Challenges
Helping clients navigate dating, long-term relationships, and intimacy.
Recognizing when to refer clients to sex therapists or specialists.
Weeks 31-50: Capstone and Advanced Topics
Week 31: Trauma-Informed Coaching
Understanding trauma's impact on neurodivergence.
When to coach and when to refer.
Week 32: Dialectical Behavior Training (DBT) Tools
Practical DBT skills for emotional regulation.
Application of DBT in neurodivergent coaching.
Week 33: Understanding NLP and Ethical Boundaries
What NLP is and its place in coaching.
Recognizing ethical concerns and best practices.
Week 34: TBI and ADHD: Coaching Adjustments
Understanding the effects of traumatic brain injuries on ADHD.
Adjusting coaching strategies accordingly.
Week 35: Hormones and ADHD: Impacts on Behavior
Exploring hormonal influences on ADHD symptoms.
Coaching strategies for clients affected by hormonal shifts.
Week 36-50: Capstone Project and Business Growth
Developing and presenting a capstone coaching project.
Business development strategies for scaling a coaching practice.