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ADD Coach Training
ADD In the Spirit

   
Our Spring/Summer, 2010 ADD in the Spirit Coach Training Class
will begin during the month of June, the exact date to be announced.
 
 
Who are the ADD in the Spirit trainers?
Kate Kelly and Peggy Ramundo have been working professionally with ADD adults for 20 years. Both have been on the faculty of the Optimal Functioning Institute, Kate as president and Peggy as Lead Facilitator and Facilitator Team Trainer.
 
Peggy's been an educator for over thirty years, focusing since the late 80's on the unique needs of ADD students from kindergarten through college age. She has ten years experience giving ADD in-service training to teachers.
 
Kate's background is as a clinical specialist in psychiatric nursing. She has experience as a nurse/Psychobiological Research Coordinator, and Assistant Professor of Psychiatric nursing. Kate and Peggy have been nationally recognized presenters and workshop leaders for 20 years.
     
  Currently in private practice as ADD Life Coaches, Kate and Peggy have been coaching adults with ADD for a decade. Co-authors of You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?! and The ADDed Dimension, they are pioneers in the field of adult ADD. The updated second edition of the "Lazy Crazy" book has been in bookstores since April 2006. Last, but not least, Kate and Peggy are themselves adults with ADD and parents of ADD children.

Why is the training program called ADD in the Spirit?
We have chosen this name for our training because we use a spiritual framework for coaching and helping others to become coaches. A few of the systems and approaches that support our training are from the book, Coaching with Spirit, also,
A Course in Miracles, and How Can I Help?		  
     
How do I know if ADD coaching is for me?  
  ADD coaches come from many different walks of life: mental health, accounting, education, advertising, performing arts, etcetera. There are no educational prerequisites because ADD coaching is about leading from the heart, not the head. If most of the following statements ring true for you, you have what it takes to be an effective ADD coach.  
  I am strongly empathic.  
  I am passionate about helping individuals with ADD.  
  I am more concerned with understanding than with being understood.  
  I am able to listen to a different point of view without judgment.  
 

ADD has had a personal impact on my life with self, family, friends,
---coworkers, or clients.

  
  I realize that I don't have to be an "expert" to coach ADD adults.  
  I realize that I don't need a perfect life to begin coaching ADD adults.  
  I have handled my issues sufficiently so I can show up fully present
---and ready to focus on the client.		  
  I am curious and eager to learn.  
  I understand that coaching is about helping clients find their own
---solutions, not attempting to "fix" them or provide answers.		  
     
What is the format of the weekly classes?
Classes take place on the phone via a conference call. A private access code is issued to students enabling them to join the class each week. Class sessions during the eight-month program are largely interactive. The focus is case studies, real-life situations, hands'-on coaching practice, supplemental exercises, peer coaching, and required reading assignments.
 
What is the content of the curriculum?
  Specific ADD information for a basic working knowledge of the disorder in adults
  The Language of ADD coaching
 

General coaching skills
  Coaching skills specific to working with the ADD client
  Practical tools and strategies
  ADD coaching practice basics
  How to recognize "who" is doing the coaching - spirit or ego
  Spirit centered ADD coaching: each of us must Be before we can Do
 
What are the student requirements?
  Weekly classes: 90 minutes per week
  Peer coaching: one hour per week
  Labs: two hours per month
    7 - 9:00 PM, EST (3rd Sunday of the month)  
 
Are there enrichment opportunities?
  ADDed Dimension Coaching Group Internships:
After the first month of training, students can apply to become a Coaching Intern.
As associate coaches of ADDed Dimension Coaching, interns can receive
referrals and a jumpstart on building their ADD coaching practice.
  Mentor Coaching:During their internship, students work directly with either Kate or Peggy as their personal coaching mentor.  
  Visiting experts
  Supplemental reading assignments and exercises
 
What is the cost of the ADD in the Spirit Training Program?
  The full cost of the program is $1,600. **
  Fees are paid monthly, the $200/month fee is due a week prior to the upcoming month.
Fees received after the fifth of the month will incur a 10% late fee, or $20.00.
  Payment is in the form of a money order o personal check payable to ADD in the Spirit, mailed to:
    Kate Kelly
    171 Wedgewood Avenue
    Cincinnati, OH 45217
   
** For those of you able to pay your tuition in full at the beginning of your training, you will have an opportunity to take advantage of something not available any other way - a private monthly mentoring session with Kate and Peggy at no additional cost. Not only will you avoid the hassle of remembering to send your fee each month, and avoid possible late fees, you will be able to design your personalized, individualized coaching session. Use it to develop your practice, receive private tutoring, extend your class learning, address your life challenges - Your Hour...Your Choice.  
   
If interested in this option, send an e-mail and we will schedule a time to discuss this with you.    
  Click to email Kate  
  Click to email Peggy
 
Kate and I thank you for your interest in joining our community of students. If you would like to be part of this exciting and rewarding training, let Kate and I know so we can set up a time to talk with you.  
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