Ep. 003: Why ADHD Coaching Is So Effective with Lisa Joy Tuttle
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Lisa Joy Tuttle, MA, BCC, NBC-HWC, is the Director of Coaching and Group Programs for the Penn Adult ADHD Treatment and Research Program at the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine. She runs her signature Mindful Self-Management® executive skills coaching groups at Penn and is a doctoral student working on her Ph.D. at the California Institute of Integral Studies. Lisa joins Lauren and Lindsay to talk about what ADHD coaching entails, how it fits in with therapy and medication, how the research around it has evolved, and her own experience as an ADHDer pursuing an advanced degree.
Mentioned in this Episode:
Why coaching is so powerful, what it is, what it does, how it works, and how it's evolved over the years.
What are some of the differences between coaching and therapy, and how can they complement each other?
How coaching can help bring ADHD adults more self-esteem and a sense of resilience.
Ways the language around ADHD has shifted and evolved over recent years.
Is there research showing that ADHD coaching works?
How does one know if ADHD coaching is right for them, and where should someone begin?
Lisa’s experience with ADHD gives her a lot of insight, empathy, and affinity with her clients.
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR)
ADHD Coaches Organization (ACO)
Springer Institute, which is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals through research that is primarily focused on coaching for ADHD, health & wellness.
Tuttle, L.J. (2021). Evidence-Based Coaching for Adults with ADHD. Attention Magazine.
Book recommendations by Lisa:
The Guide to ADHD Coaching, edited by Alan Graham
The Adult ADHD Tool Kit: Using CBT to Facilitate Coping Inside and Out, by J. Russell Ramsay & Anthony L. Rostain
ADHD 2.0: New Science and Strategies for Thriving with Distraction from Childhood through Adulthood, by Drs. Ned Hallowell and John Ratey
Your Brain’s Not Broken, by Tamara Rosier, Phd
Smart But Stuck: Emotions in Teens and Adults with ADHD, by Thomas E. Brown
Driven To Distraction: Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder, by Drs. Ned Hallowell and John Ratey
Neurodiversity: The Birth of an Idea, by Judy Singer
Understanding Women with ADHD, by Kathleen M. Nadeau
Quotes:
“I think of it much more as a partnership. I like to say that clarity comes in the conversations. We are on a journey with our clients.” - Lisa
“The thing is, the first person that we bring self-advocacy to is ourselves.” - Lisa
“Here in coaching, we help our clients identify how their brains work best.” - Lisa
Lisa Joy Tuttle: Website | LinkedIn
Reach out with questions, comments or show suggestions! hi@thewavybrainpodcast.com
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