ADHD Coaching for Teens
Join thousands of families who trust Shimmer. With over 25,000 coaching sessions, we help teens master life skills, reduce stress, and boost confidence. If your teen struggles with organization, procrastination, and achieving their goals, sign up for the waitlist now.
Your teen's future starts now
Shimmer is committed to helping individuals with ADHD achieve the thriving life they deserve. Since our launch, we've dedicated over 25,000 sessions to coaching adults with ADHD. Time and time again, our members have asked, "Can you help my kid too?" Now, we’re excited to say yes!
This fall, give your teen the head start they need to excel in school and beyond. Our expert coaching prepares them for the challenges of high school and sets them up for success in life after graduation. Don’t let your teen miss out on this transformative opportunity. Join our trusted community and secure a spot for your teen today!
What we can help your teen with
83% of Shimmer members report improved symptom management within six sessions.
What to expect
We know how important it is for your teen to get the right support. Our ADHD Coaching for Teens program is here to help your child thrive with expert guidance and personalized strategies.
1: Meet the coach
The journey begins with a 30-minute 'Meet the Coach' session. This is a mandatory session for your teen, and parents are welcome to join. This meeting helps set the stage, allowing both you and your teen to understand the goals and structure of the program.
2: Weekly coaching
After the initial meeting, your teen will have a 30-minute coaching session each week. These sessions are designed to be a safe, confidential space where they can work on their goals with the support of a skilled coach. You can rest assured knowing your teen is in good hands.
3: Ongoing support
Your teen will also have access to our Shimmer app. This app provides them with action plans, accountability reminders, and science-backed learning modules to support their journey. Our approach is focused on building long-term skills and self-sufficiency, ensuring your teen can thrive independently.
Safety and Confidentiality
Our program is designed with your teen in the driver's seat. They will have a confidential space to share with their coach, ensuring they feel safe and supported. In emergency situations, our coaches follow strict protocols to ensure your teen’s safety.
Ready to empower your teen to manage their ADHD?
1:1 support with an expert ADHD Coach
Our specialized, expert ADHD coaches are here to elevate YOU. Meet your new partner in crime—we see you, and get you.
Routines, skills & resources - built for you
Yes, we have ADHD tips & tricks, but that’s not the point. You will work with your coach to experiment and build routines that fit into YOUR life.
Science-backed methods, lasting change
Our method is built on the latest science-backed strategies and has been proven to work on real ADHD lives, like yours.
Designed & supervised by a world class care team
Each of our ADHD coaches has a unique coaching style. No matter who your teen works with, you can expect exceptional 1:1 support.
Coach accreditation, membership, and certifications
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FAQs
Have a question and don't see the answer below? Feel free to email us at support@shimmer.care
Shimmer’s ADHD coaching is about making actionable changes in your life. We help you achieve improvements across various domains of your life, specifically addressing ADHD-related challenges. Our solution-focused, health coaching model emphasizes observable actions and behaviors, not just adding more theory or knowledge. Shimmer’s ADHD Coaching Program targets key dimensions essential for individuals with ADHD, based on our Shimmer ADHD Mastery Framework:
- Time: Handling the past, present, and future effectively
- Done: Starting, following through, and finishing tasks
- Pause: Managing emotions and maintaining balance
Our evidence-based coaching program was designed by leading ADHD experts from NYU, Mount Sinai, and other top academic and coaching institutions. Our ADHD coaches collaborate with you to co-design a personalized plan to help you reach your goals. Together, you'll experiment with strategies weekly, building a routine tailored to your needs.
Each coach-member partnership begins with vision and goal setting, followed by a weekly cycle of experimentation and reflection. This process includes:
- Weekly coaching sessions with real-human guidance and accountability
- Guidance through the experimentation and reflection process to make changes in your life
- Access to community features and events like daily body doubling sessions
- Accountability tools built for ADHD brains
We understand the importance of trusting the coach and meeting them. At the beginning of the engagement, there will be a meet and greet session where parents are welcome to attend. During this session, the coach will take parents' input into consideration, but ultimately, they will be working on the goals set by the teen, who is the main client.
For coaching to function effectively, it is crucial that the teen has a safe and confidential space to make progress. While the primary focus is on the teen, we also recognize that parents play a significant role in creating a supportive environment at home. If relevant, the coach can help the teen prepare and facilitate conversations with parents on how they can better support them.
In specific emergency situations, the coach reserves the right to follow standard protocol and notify parents or guardians if the teen or others are deemed to be unsafe. This ensures that the safety and well-being of the teen are always prioritized.
Our program includes a 30-minute live video coaching session each week at a consistent time. Throughout the week, your teen is expected to put in work to implement the changes discussed with their coach. Additionally, they'll have access to our app and can communicate with their coach through text for ongoing support.
However, our program is flexible and personalized. You can adjust the schedule and commitments as your coaching journey progresses to ensure it continues to meet your needs effectively. If you feel like you need more support, you can always add additional sessions.
ADHD coaching at Shimmer is tailored to address the unique needs and developmental stages of both adults and teens. While the foundational principles of our coaching remain consistent, the approach and focus areas differ to suit the specific challenges and goals of each group.
However, it is crucial to emphasize that successful outcomes for both adults and teens rely heavily on the autonomy and willingness to change and work of the primary Shimmer member (for Shimmer for Teens, this would be the Teen). This commitment is essential to a productive coaching relationship and achieving meaningful results.
For teens, our coaching program emphasizes:
- Academic Support: Helping teens manage schoolwork, improve study habits, and prepare for exams.
- Development of Life Skills: Focusing on building essential skills for independence, such as time management, organization, and emotional regulation.
- Identity and Independence: Assisting teens in developing a sense of self and independence, crucial during adolescence.
- Parental Involvement: Encouraging collaboration, led by the teen, between the teen and parent(s) to create a supportive environment at home.
For adults, our coaching program focuses on:
- Professional and Career Development: Supporting adults in managing workplace challenges, career transitions, and professional growth.
- Work-Life Balance: Helping adults balance personal and professional responsibilities effectively.
- Advanced Life Skills: Focusing on refining skills such as advanced time management, financial planning, and relationship management.
- Long-Term Goal Achievement: Assisting adults in setting and achieving long-term personal and professional goals.
By adapting our strategies to the developmental needs of each group, Shimmer ensures that both teens and adults receive the most effective and relevant support for managing their ADHD. However, the cornerstone of our coaching process is the active participation and readiness for change of the individual, which is vital for the coaching relationship to thrive and for the individual to see substantial progress.