Peg Dawson
“Executive skills refer to the brain-based, cognitive processes that help us regulate our behavior, make decisions and set and achieve goals.”
Results of executive function coaching:
confidence
higher self-esteem
brain awareness
emotional regulation
higher engagement
goal achievement
peaceful interactions
effective strategies and systems
and many more!
Executive Functions
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Emotional Regulation
Emotional-regulation allows us to learn about our emotions and how to react to those emotions in a productive, healthy way.
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Self-Awareness
Self-awareness allows us to accurately rate our own reactions and behavior and respond appropriately to different situations, especially situations that might not be our favorite experience.
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Inhibition
Inhibition allows us to control our impulsive behaviors and responses while also recreating responses to those behaviors by using attention and reasoning.
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Planning and Problem Solving
When we know what our strengths are, we are then able to begin figuring out how we can best plan for different situations, events or activities and how to solve any problems that may arise in our lives.
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Non-Verbal Working Memory
Being skilled in non-verbal working memory allows us to use visual imagery while holding things in our mind. This skill can further help us interrupt any negative or anxious thoughts.
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Verbal Working Memory
Being skilled in verbal working memory allows us to use positive self-speech which can directly relate to our feelings, emotions and behaviors.
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Self-Motivation
Having self-motivation allows us to learn how to motivate ourselves to complete a non preferred task or when there is no immediate gratification.
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Goal-Setting
Goal setting is a powerful tool but if we don't know how to use it to our advantage and accurately achieve our goals, we may never experience success.
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Time Management
Being able to successfully manage time is a benefit and advantage to almost everything that we do. This can help us achieve our goals, set ourselves up for success and be productive.