Danielle Dryden
A Psychologically Informed Coach Practitioner
This Course Begins on Monday 1st July 2024 - See the Early Bird Offer Below
The 16 Week Programme
A Psychologically Informed Coaching Programme for Individuals with Autism & or ADHD


About
Curriculum
Unlock your potential with our specialized coaching program designed for individuals with a diagnosis of autism and/or ADHD. Here’s what you can expect:
Weekly Coaching Sessions: Receive weekly 30 minute in-depth coaching sessions, focused on personalized strategies and support.
Expertly Crafted Content: Gain access to exclusive content tailored to help you understand and navigate the unique traits of autism and ADHD.
Interactive Training Modules: Engage with training sessions that teach practical skills for managing everyday challenges, enhancing your learning experience.
Customized Worksheets: Utilize custom worksheets designed to help you apply what you've learned in real-life scenarios.
Continuous support: Benefit from ongoing support to ensure you are making process and adapting strategies effectively.
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Subjects Covered:
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Understanding Autism, ADHD and AuDHD
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Strengths Based Practice
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Mapping Neurodivergent Traits
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Understanding the Neurodivergent Nervous System
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Habits & Neuroplasticity
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Neurodiversity Burnout
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Masking
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All About Sleep
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Self-Compassion
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Relationships
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Mindset and Motivation
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Work & Career
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Boundaries & Self-Advocacy
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Mindfulness & Other Strategies
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Executive Functioning
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Goals & The Future
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Week One: Introduction to ADHD and Autism Combined (AuDHD)
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Overview of AuDHD: Understanding the intersection of ADHD and autism.
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Characteristics and Traits: Common traits and behaviors in individuals with AuDHD.
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Challenges and Strengths: Identifying both the obstacles and unique strengths of having both ADHD and autism.
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Setting the Foundation: Establishing goals and expectations for the coaching journey.
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Week Two: Introducing Strengths-Based Practice
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Strengths-Based Approach: Definition and importance.
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Identifying Personal Strengths: Activities and exercises to recognize and celebrate individual strengths.
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Leveraging Strengths: Strategies to use strengths to overcome challenges.
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Positive Psychology Principles: Integrating positive psychology into daily practices.
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Week Three: Mapping Your Neurodivergent Traits
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Self-Exploration: Tools and methods to map out personal neurodivergent traits.
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Trait Analysis: Understanding how different traits manifest in various situations.
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Impact on Daily Life: Identifying how these traits affect personal and professional life.
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Action Plan: Creating a plan to manage and embrace these traits effectively.
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Week Four: Understanding the Nervous System
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Nervous System Basics: Introduction to the nervous system and its functions.
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Fight, Flight, Freeze Responses: Understanding stress responses common in neurodivergent individuals.
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Regulation Techniques: Techniques to regulate and calm the nervous system.
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Mind-Body Connection: Exploring the connection between physical sensations and emotional states.
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Week Five: Habits and Neuroplasticity
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Neuroplasticity Explained: Understanding the brain’s ability to change and adapt.
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Forming New Habits: Strategies for creating and maintaining positive habits.
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Breaking Negative Patterns: Techniques to disrupt and replace unhelpful habits.
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Habit Tracking: Tools for tracking progress and reinforcing new behaviors.
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Week Six: Neurodiversity Burnout
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Identifying Burnout: Recognizing signs and symptoms specific to neurodivergent burnout.
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Causes and Triggers: Common triggers and underlying causes of burnout in AuDHD individuals.
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Recovery Strategies: Methods for recovery and prevention.
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Energy Management: Techniques to manage and sustain energy levels effectively.
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Week Seven: Neurodiversity Masking
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Understanding Masking: What is masking and why it happens.
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Impact of Masking: Emotional and psychological effects of prolonged masking.
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Authenticity and Self-Expression: Strategies to reduce masking and promote authenticity.
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Creating Safe Spaces: Building environments where you can be your true self.
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Week Eight: All About Sleep
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Sleep and Neurodiversity: How ADHD and autism can impact sleep patterns.
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Improving Sleep Hygiene: Tips and strategies for better sleep.
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Routine Building: Creating a consistent and effective sleep routine.
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Addressing Sleep Disorders: Recognizing and addressing common sleep disorders in neurodivergent individuals.
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Week Nine: Self-Compassion
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Importance of Self-Compassion: Understanding the role of self-compassion in mental health.
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Self-Compassion Practices: Exercises and activities to foster self-compassion.
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Overcoming Self-Criticism: Techniques to reduce self-criticism and negative self-talk.
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Building a Positive Self-Image: Strategies for improving self-esteem and self-worth.
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Week Ten: Relationships as an AuDHD Person
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Navigating Relationships: Understanding the dynamics of relationships for AuDHD individuals.
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Communication Skills: Enhancing communication in personal and professional relationships.
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Managing Conflicts: Techniques for handling and resolving conflicts.
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Building Support Networks: Creating and maintaining supportive relationships.
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Week Eleven: Mindset & Motivation
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Growth Mindset: Cultivating a mindset that embraces challenges and growth.
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Finding Motivation: Identifying personal motivators and how to harness them.
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Overcoming Procrastination: Strategies to combat procrastination and stay focused.
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Goal Setting: Techniques for setting and achieving meaningful goals.
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Week Twelve: Work and Career
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Career Planning: Identifying strengths and interests to guide career choices.
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Workplace Accommodations: Understanding and advocating for necessary accommodations.
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Balancing Work and Life: Strategies to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
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Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and advancement in your career.
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Week Thirteen: Boundaries & Self-Advocacy
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Setting Boundaries: Importance and techniques for setting personal boundaries.
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Self-Advocacy Skills: Learning to advocate for your needs and rights.
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Communicating Boundaries: Effectively communicating boundaries to others.
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Maintaining Boundaries: Strategies to uphold and reinforce your boundaries.
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Week Fourteen: Mindfulness and Other Strategies
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Mindfulness Practices: Introduction to mindfulness and its benefits.
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Stress Reduction Techniques: Various methods to reduce stress and increase mindfulness.
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Incorporating Mindfulness: How to integrate mindfulness into daily life.
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Other Coping Strategies: Exploring additional strategies to manage stress and anxiety.
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Week Fifteen: Executive Functioning
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Executive Functioning Skills: Understanding and improving executive functioning.
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Time Management: Techniques for better time management and organization.
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Planning and Prioritizing: Strategies to plan and prioritize tasks effectively.
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Memory Aids: Tools and tips to improve memory and task completion.
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Week Sixteen: Goals & The Future
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Reflecting on Progress: Reviewing achievements and progress over the past 15 weeks.
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Future Planning: Setting long-term goals and creating a plan to achieve them.
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Maintaining Momentum: Strategies to stay motivated and continue growth.
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Building a Support System: Ensuring continued support and resources for the future.
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Early-Bird Offer - Enroll before the start date of Monday 1st July 2024 for £999
Pay in Full - Enroll on or after the 1st July 2024 for £1,150
Pay in Installments - £300 for 4 months