ADHD Coaching for Teens: A Transformative Guide to Finding the Right Fit
Transform Your Family With Coaching
ADHD coaching isn’t just another resource—it’s a game-changer that helps teens embrace their strengths, develop essential life skills, and build confidence. Whether you’re exploring coaching for the first time or seeking a better fit after outgrowing a previous coach, this guide will help you and your family find the right support and start the journey strong.
Why Trauma-Informed ADHD Coaching?
Trauma-informed ADHD coaching combines empathy and strategy, offering tailored support for teens and their families. This approach goes beyond surface-level solutions to address the unique challenges, sensitivities, and strengths each teen brings to the table.
Here’s why it works:
Practical Strategies for Teens: Teens learn to manage time, stay organized, and maintain focus, giving them control over their daily lives.
Fostering Ownership & Confidence: Coaching empowers teens to take charge of their goals, track progress, and celebrate wins, building independence and self-assurance.
Strengthening Family Collaboration: Parents gain tools to support their teens constructively, fostering trust, open communication, and teamwork.
Talking Points for Teens & Parents
ADHD coaching works best with ongoing, open conversations.
1. Approaching Coaching
Teens → Parents:
I think an ADHD coach can help me get better at ___ and figure out how to prep for stuff like college or my goals.
Here’s what I’d want to work on with an ADHD coach: ___.
I’ve been having a tough time with ___, and maybe a coach could give me the tools to handle it.
Parents → Teens:
I heard ADHD coaching can help with things like ___ and building confidence. What do you think?
How do you feel about trying an ADHD coach to help you with ___? It’s your call, but I think it could be helpful for us.
Do you think a coach could help with ___? Let’s figure out what you’d want to get out of it.
2. Finding the Right Coach Fit
Parents & Teens→ Coach
What’s your training/experience working with teens with ADHD traits?
How do you help teens differently from adults with things like procrastination, prioritization, and organization?
How do you involve parents in the journey, and when?
What to Listen For:
Clear, respectful communication and active listening.
Experience with intersectional challenges and mental health.
A personality and schedule that fits your family’s needs.
3. What to Share in the First Session
Parents & Teens→ Coach
ADHD Diagnosis: Share any formal or informal observations.
Health Profile: Include relevant mental or physical health factors.
ADHD Medications: Discuss the history and their impact.
4. How To Work on Self-Agency
Teens → Parents:
Set Goals: I want to work on ___ because it’ll help me ___.
Reflect: One thing I’m proud of this week is ___.
Share Challenges: I struggled with ___, but trying ___ helped.
Parents → Teens:
Celebrate Wins: What’s one thing you’re proud of this week?
Step Back: Your teens need to build these skills now.
Stay Supportive: How can I help you with this?
Growth Can Be Fun
Teens: Coaching is your space to take charge and figure out what works for you. It’s not all about rules—it’s about experimenting, trying new stuff, and even having some fun with it. Progress might feel slow sometimes, but the journey is where the memorable moments happen.
Parents: Coaching gives your teen the tools to discover what works best for them. It’s a process of learning, experimenting, and finding their rhythm. Celebrate their wins—big or small—and give them the space to grow and explore on their terms. You wanted that too!
Early Signs of Progress
Improved Routines: Better time & self-care management.
Organized Systems: Less stress around homework & chores.
Better Communication: Expressing needs more clearly.
Ready to Start?
With honest conversations, the right coach, and clear goals, ADHD coaching puts teens in charge of their journey while helping families connect and thrive. It’s about more than tackling challenges—it’s about building confidence, resilience, and lasting success. And, maybe you’ll learn a thing or two from your teen!