With "coaching" still being a relatively new phenomenon, many of you may be confused about what exactly Ad/hd Coaching is, and how it is different from therapy. This answer can vary widely, depending on who your coach is and what credentials he or she has. In the DC area alone I know coaches who range from Ph.D.'s to professional MOM's. Furthermore, their approaches range from one like my own, which has a lot in common with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and one's that rank closer to that o... Read Full Story

"In this two part video, Dr. Abigail Levrini, a licensed clinical psychologist and owner of Psych Ed Coaches (www.psychedcoaches.com) offers a peak at two actual AD/HD Coaching sessions. Created as a training tool for the 2009 International CHADD (Children and Adults with ADHD) Convention, this video is a valuable resource for current and future coaches, as well as potential clients interested in coaching. Operated by Ph.D. and Master's level clinician's, Psych Ed Coaches, is the Washington ... Read Full Story

"In this two part video, Dr. Abigail Levrini, a licensed clinical psychologist and owner of Psych Ed Coaches (www.psychedcoaches.com) offers a peak at two actual AD/HD Coaching sessions. Created as a training tool for the 2009 International CHADD (Children and Adults with ADHD) Convention, this video is a valuable resource for current and future coaches, as well as potential clients interested in coaching. Operated by Ph.D. and Master's level clinician's, Psych Ed Coaches, is the Washington ... Read Full Story

The following is an article from the "Cleveland Plan Dealer" about the upcoming CHADD Convention...three days until my presentation, "AD/HD Coaching and College Students"!http://www.cleveland.com/healthfit/index.ssf/2009/10/adhd_conference_comes_to_cleve.htmlDon't forget to check out PsychEd Coaches website: http://www.psychedcoaches.com Read Full Story

The idea that makes my heart sink the most when it comes to individuals with AD/HD, or mental health disorders in general, is that these people could overcome problems with motivation if they just mustered up enough "willpower". Ugh. Even with all of our knowledge, I continuously hear reports from parents, teachers, spouses...even my clients themselves...saying, "I have seen them do it before so I know they can if they really want to."If only it were that simple. Remember ... Read Full Story

The idea that makes my heart sink the most when it comes to individuals with AD/HD, or mental health disorders in general, is that these people could overcome problems with motivation if they just mustered up enough "willpower". Ugh. Even with all of our knowledge, I continuously hear reports from parents, teachers, spouses...even my clients themselves...saying, "I have seen them do it before so I know they can if they really want to."If only it were that simple. Remember ... Read Full Story

I am happy to announce two very exciting upcoming events for PsychEd Coaches!On MAY 9th at the CHADD (Children and Adults with ADHD) Regional Conference in Baltimore, MD, we will be hosting an exhibition booth. The Conference is open to educators, parents, adults, pychologists, and healthcare providers wanting to learn more about ADHD and available ADHD services in the area. For more information go to www.chadd.org.Mark your calendars! On OCTOBER 9th in Cleveland, Ohio, I (Dr. Levrini) will b... Read Full Story

I wanted to share a video I took yesterday at the Inaguration of Barak Obama. It was an honor and a pleasure to be a part of this historical event. Don't forget to check out PsychEd Coaches website: http://www.psychedcoaches.com Read Full Story

I wanted to share a video I took yesterday at the Inaguration of Barak Obama. It was an honor and a pleasure to be a part of this historical event. Don't forget to check out PsychEd Coaches website: http://www.psychedcoaches.com Read Full Story

Apparently, in its attempts to take over the world, the iPhone is now trying to put coaches out of business. This thing really can do it all. Haha. And, you really do learn something new every day!The iPhone "Goal-Tracker" helps users keep on track towards reaching goals. Using your iPhone, you decide what you want to achieve, and by when you want to achieve it. Then as you do the work to make it real, you introduce your progress updates. Every day the Goal-Tracker will give you a ... Read Full Story