Cynthia’s Coaching Model
You and I are climbing a mountain, hiking side-by-side. You carry a heavy backpack containing all your life burdens caused by ADHD. As we start up the mountain, I question you, learning about the items in your pack and how they got there.
I discuss the journey ahead and describe what reaching the peak will feel like. I help you establish and achieve important milestones as we work our way to your ultimate goal–the mountain’s pinnacle. When you experience signs of fatigue and discouragement, I provide support and guidance, bringing you renewed energy and confidence.
Periodically, I ask you to reflect on how far you have come . We celebrate what you have achieved. I motivate you to keep going and I encourage your continued growth.
As we proceed up the mountain, your backpack lightens. You discard your bad habits and replace them with beneficial behaviors. You walk more sprightly and energetically. You become eager to reach the peak as it is in sight and seems attainable.
As your burden lessens, you walk upright with confidence and increased self-esteem. You noitce large, colorful balloons (representing your newly found or rediscovered strengths and abilities) dancing in front of you. You grasp them and hold them tightly. You are finding the journey fun, no longer arduous and stressful. Hiking the final distance to the pinnacle becomes joyous and exciting — uplifting, and rewarding.
Your backpack of burdens has disappeared. You marvel at your boundless energy and creativity. You stand, proudly and confidently on the pinnacle, holding your large, colorful bouquet of balloons in your upraised hand. You shout with new found strength and vigor, “I love my abilities. I love my life. I love myself. “
You have wonderful choices to make. Nothing holds you back. You are ready to travel to places unknown without your cojmpanion and guide. You are ready to leave me, your coach, behindf. A gust of winhd comes along and you leap into the air. The wind lifts you and you are off on new and wonderous adventures.