Group Coaching, also known as ‘Peer Group Coaching,’ is a coaching practice that encourages dialogue, discovery, and action within a non-judgemental, like-minded group. Sessions, which can be in-person or virtually, promote conversations and a learning/thinking space between the group members. The coach’s job is to facilitate the discussion, manage time, and add ADHD education when asked for or appropriate.
ADHD Coaching Groups that have a bonded group to support each other and receive support without shame or guilt about needing or wanting help can benefit its members.
What are the benefits?
Here are some of the top benefits of ADHD Coaching Groups:
- Sense of Community/connection – many NDs spend much of their day masking whether or not they know it. In a coaching group, you will find other members who are like-minded and understanding of your brain-wiring. It is a safe place to unmask, make connections and give and receive support. Everyone has something to offer the group.
- Accountability is something many people of looking for in coaching. Group coaching is a way to externalize accountability, a strategy that works for most ADHDers.
- Peer learning – many ADHDers are verbal processors and learn better when collaborating with others. Need I say more?
- Problem-Solving – Creative is a strength for most ADHDers, but sometimes they get stuck on an idea, plan, or project. When you add collaboration from group members to creativity, the sky is the limit. Personalized solutions abound!
- Less on the spot – We all have days when we feel quiet or uncomfortable. Or some people are introverts and need some time to warm up. This isn’t a big deal in group coaching because you are not always the center of attention. Of course, you will need to share sooner or later to gain other group members’ trust.
- Lower cost – Yes! It is cheap for the members of the group than individual coaching.
How are my groups run?
All my groups run in a similar matter. Whether online or in-person, the focus of my groups is that they are time-limited – 12 weeks – and members create an owner’s manual for themselves. The manual contains tools, tips, and tricks from discussions during group sessions or new awareness discovered by individual members. The manual is a living document, so members are encouraged to continue using it when the group finishes.
Coaches are supposed to ask before sharing information, but another focus of my groups is ADHD education. It is essential for people to understand their brain wiring and how/when it affects their day-to-day.