Executive Functioning Skills Coaching
Executive functioning (EF) skills coaching helps people improve everyday skills like organization, time management, planning, task completion, and emotional regulation. It’s a goal-oriented process focused on practical strategies to make daily life easier.
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Skills-Focused: Coaches teach tools and strategies, like using planners or breaking tasks into smaller steps.
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Collaborative: It’s a teamwork approach, with the coach and individual working together to solve problems and track progress.
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Action-Oriented: Coaching focuses on building skills for the future, rather than looking at past issues.
How is EF Coaching Different from Therapy?
While coaching and therapy can both be helpful, they’re not the same:
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Purpose:
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Coaching focuses on improving everyday skills to help with productivity and organization.
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Therapy addresses emotional and mental health challenges, like anxiety or depression.
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Approach:
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Coaching is practical and action-driven.
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Therapy often involves exploring emotions, past experiences, and deeper psychological issues.
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Who Provides It:
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EF coaches are trained to teach strategies but don’t treat mental health conditions.
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Therapists are licensed professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health concerns.
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Tools Used:
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Coaching uses tools like schedules, reminders, and organizational systems.
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Therapy may use techniques like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to address emotional challenges.
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