Executive Functioning Coaching in A Nutshell

As a parent, you want your teen to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. However, if your teen struggles with executive functioning challenges such as time management, organization, and emotional regulation, it can be challenging to see them reach their full potential. Fortunately, executive functioning coaching can provide your teen with the tools and strategies they need to overcome their challenges and thrive.

Executive functioning coaching is a type of coaching that focuses on developing the skills needed for success, such as time management, organization, and self-awareness. By working with a coach, your teen can learn strategies for managing their time, organizing their schoolwork and personal belongings, and regulating their emotions. Here are some of the benefits of executive functioning coaching for your teen:

Improved Time Management

Many teens struggle with time management, which can lead to stress, anxiety, and poor academic performance. Executive functioning coaching can help your teen develop strategies for managing their time more effectively, such as creating schedules, breaking tasks into smaller steps, and prioritizing activities.

Better Organization

Executive functioning coaching can also help your teen improve their organizational skills, which can have a positive impact on academic performance and daily life. Coaches may work with your teen to develop systems for organizing their schoolwork, personal belongings, and schedules.

Increased Self-Awareness

Teens with weak executive functioning skills may struggle with self-awareness, making it difficult for them to identify and address their challenges. Coaching can help your teen become more self-aware and develop strategies for self-reflection and self-improvement.

Enhanced Emotional Regulation

Teens with ADHD or other executive functioning challenges may struggle with emotional regulation, which can impact their relationships and overall well-being. Executive functioning coaching can help your teen develop strategies for managing their emotions.

Improved Communication

Coaching can also help your teen improve their communication skills, both with you and with others. By learning how to express their needs and feelings effectively, teens can build stronger relationships and reduce conflict.

Better Academic Performance

By improving their executive functioning skills, your teen can also see improvements in their academic performance. Coaches can work with your teen to develop study strategies, improve time management, and enhance organizational skills.

At AURA Coaching & Education Services, Paul M. Benton offers executive functioning coaching for teens both in-person in Austin, Texas and online worldwide. After a career as a special education teacher and principal, Paul is very experienced in working with teens and specifically teens struggling with ADHD, anxiety, and executive functioning challenges. That’s why coaching is a customized plan based on their individual needs and goals.

You can discover more about AURA Coaching & Education Services and sign up for a free inquiry at www.aura-edcoach.org.