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October, 2025

Saviet presented a webinar for the Hampton Roads Virginia CHADD support group titled “Keep Calm & Carry On: New Tool for ADHD” focused on using Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) to enhance regulation for individuals with ADHD.

September, 2025

Ahmann & Saviet presented at the UW Stevens Point 2^nd International Health & Wellness Coaching Conference. Their talk, “Specialized Coaching for ADHD: Evidence-based Guidance for Best Practice” provided an overview of research and practice in the ADHD coaching field to wellness coaching professionals.

Ahmann, E. & Saviet, M (2025, September). Specialized coaching for ADHD: Evidence-based guidance for best practice. 2^nd International Health & Wellness Coaching Conference. UW Stevens Point.

July, 2025

May, 2025

Saviet presented a webinar for the CHADD of Anne Arundel County Maryland support group titled “Level Up: Leveraging Technology & Apps for ADHD”.

February, 2025

Ahmann & Saviet from Springer Institute, with colleague Marybeth Missenda, published two papers exploring various creative arts in coaching. One looked at the use of intuitive collage and one at the use of poetry.

Ahmann, E., Saviet, M., & Missenda, M. (2025). Art-making as a gateway to the inner self: A phenomenological exploration of intuitive collage in coaching. International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching & Mentoring, 23(1). https://doi.org/10.24384/knda-jf53

Ahmann, E., Saviet, M., & Missenda, M. (2025). Sharing poetry in the health and wellness coaching engagement: A phenomenological study. International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching & Mentoring, 23(1). https://doi.org/10.24384/2aj3-9328

September, 2024

Ahmann & Saviet from Springer Institute, and colleague Marybeth Missenda, presented two posters at the virtual Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH) Research Symposium.

Ahmann & Saviet from Springer Institute and colleagues Barbara Iachini, Katherine Smith, Ron DeMartin, & Lisa Conboy presented a poster titled “Health and Wellness Coaching Sustained Gains: A Rapid Systematic Review” at the virtual Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH) Research Symposium.

February, 2024

Ahmann & Saviet published a paper describing the development of the ACE-MI manualized coaching intervention for adult ADHD. This offers best practice guidance for coaching adults with ADHD as well as a consistent approach to a 12-session coaching engagement, useful in supporting quality research in the field.

Coaches used the manualized approach outlined in this paper in Ahmann & Saviet’s recent IOC-ICF coaching research grant program, led by the Institute of Coaching and funded by the International Coaching Federation grant funded study.

Ahmann, E. & Saviet, M. (2024). Development of a manualized coaching intervention for adult ADHD. International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching and Mentoring, 22(1), 177-198.
https://doi.org/10.24384/hd8r-gc79

January, 2024

Springer Institute continues actively recruiting eligible coaches with new expanded criteria for an important research study! Please note that the study criteria have been updated!

This study will be exploring outcomes of 12-sessions of a coaching engagement with adult clients (not college students) who have ADHD as well as exploring client perspectives on ADHD coaching.

This project is supported by an Institute of Coaching-International Coaching Federation scientific inquiry grant for coaching research.

We are looking for coaches who would be interested in participating in the study, who meet the following criteria, and who would be willing to recruit new adult clients for participation:

Completed a minimum of 60 hours of coach-specific training
Completed a minimum of 25-35 hours ADHD-specific coach training
Have a minimum of 1 year of ADHD-specific coaching experience
Hold an International Coaching Federation (ICF) or Professional Association for ADHD Coaches (PAAC) credential
Willing to recruit new adult clients for the study
Are based in the United States

If you meet the above criteria, please complete the interest form or contact us at adhdcoachingresearch@gmail.com.

December, 2023

Springer Institute was well-represented at the 2023 International Conference on ADHD (virtual).

Saviet presented a session titled “Level-up: Leveraging Technology and Apps for ADHD”

Ahmann & Saviet presented a session titled “ADHD Coaching for Adults: Advancing the Field”

November, 2023

Liz Ahmann, Director of Research, and Micah Saviet, Director were invited to provide an evidence-based review of ADHD coaching for ICF Delhi NCR, India.

Note: The video recording can be accessed here.

October, 2023

Saviet has been blogging on technology for ADHD, providing an evidence-informed approach to assessing and evaluating ADHD digital tools for efficacy and safety. His blog posts can be found at: https://medium.com/@techforADHD

Micah Saviet shared information about leveraging technology for ADHD in a talk at the 2023 ADHD EdCamp.

Liz Ahmann, Director of Research, and Micah Saviet, Director were invited to present a brief TADD Talk about their upcoming session at the International Conference on ADHD.

September, 2023

August, 2023

Members of Springer Institute and colleagues Marybeth Missenda, Mark C. Otto, and Sherry Leikin published an article titled “Positive psychology intervention supporting health and wellness coach well-being during COVID-19: Feasibility and preliminary effectiveness.” in the International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching and Mentoring.

The article can be accessed here.

July, 2023

Springer Institute is actively recruiting eligible coaches for an important research study! This study will be exploring outcomes of 12-sessions of a coaching engagement with adult clients (not college students) who have ADHD as well as exploring client perspectives on ADHD coaching.

We are looking for coaches who would be interested in participating in the study, who meet the following criteria, and who would be willing to recruit new adult clients for participation:

Completed a minimum of 60 hours of coach-specific training
Completed a minimum of 25-35 hours ADHD-specific coach training
Have a minimum of 1 year of ADHD-specific coaching experience (as of August, 2023)
Hold an International Coaching Federation credential (ACC, PCC, MCC)
Willing to recruit new adult clients for the study
Are based in the United States

If you meet the above criteria, please complete the interest form or contact us adhdcoachingresearch@gmail.com.

June, 2023

Members of Springer Institute and colleagues Lisa Conboy, Katherine Smith, Barbara Iachini, & Ronald DeMartin published an article titled “Health and Wellness Coaching and Sustained Gains: A Rapid Systematic Review” in the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine. An accepted author manuscript version of this article can be downloaded here. Health and Wellness Coaching and Sustained Gains: A Rapid Systematic Review

May, 2023

Members of Springer Institute and colleagues were excited to present three posters at the 2023 Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH) Research Symposium, virtual symposium:

Ahmann and Saviet along with colleague Daryl Nault present a research design poster session titled “Specialized coaching for ADHD: Research design for a mixed-methods study.”
Ahmann and Saviet and colleagues Barbara Iachini, Lisa Conboy, Katherine Smith & Ron DeMartin presented a poster titled “Health and wellness coaching and sustained gains: A rapid review.”
Principal Investigator Marybeth Missenda won the President’s Faculty Poster Award for the following poster presentation: Missenda, M., Courie, J., Ahmann, E., Saviet, M., Nault, D., Morell, N., Talcott, A., Ifateyo, A., & Keeney, R. (2023, May). Facilitators and barriers of adhering to the CONSORT herbal intervention guidelines: A study design.

December, 2022

Liz Ahmann, Director of Research, and Micah Saviet, Director of Springer Institute, in collaboration with Maryland University of Integrative Health are recipients of an Institute of Coaching-International Coaching Federation scientific inquiry grant for coaching research. The name of the project is “Specialized Coaching for Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): A Mixed Methods Study”. The research will examine how coaching adults with ADHD affects symptoms, executive functions, and functional challenges; it will also explore client perceptions of the coaching experience.

You can read the full abstract and announcement here.

November, 2022

Springer Institute is excited to announce the release of guidelines for a 12-session coaching engagement for adults with ADHD. This manual was developed through a research process involving the expert guidance of 8 experienced, ICF credentialed, ADHD coaches with varied training backgrounds. Elizabeth Ahmann, Research Director, & Micah Saviet, Director, led this groundbreaking study.

Springer Institute is grateful for the support and partnership on this project of Maryland University of Integrative Health, where Ahmann is Professor of Health and Wellness Coaching.

The coaching manual is Licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 and can be accessed at: https://springerinstitute.org/adhd-coaching-engagement-manualized-intervention-adults-12-weeks/

Any questions can be directed to micah@springerinstitute.org

December, 2021

In keeping with its value of Contribution, December found Springer Institute actively promoting its Mission:

Micah Saviet, Director of Springer Institute, presented as a guest panelist with Melanie Minges and Maria Nuñez at a Mental Health Action Town Hall Young Professionals Advisory Board (YPAB) at Capital Clubhouse Inc.

You can watch the recording of the livestream here.

Elizabeth Ahmann, Research Director of Springer Institute, with colleague Roxanne Fouché, presented and facilitated a Research Discussion titled “Communicating with Other Professionals” for the ADHD Coaches Organization.

November, 2021

Members of Springer Institute and colleagues Roxanne Fouche, Marybeth Missenda, and Tamara Rosier present a poster session at the ADHD Professionals Institute of the 2021 Virtual International Conference on ADHD. CHAAD, virtual conference called “Interprofessional Communication in ADHD Coaching: A Qualitative Exploration.” An article on this study was previously published in the International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching and Mentoring. This article is available open access and free of charge here.

October, 2021

In a busy month for Springer Institute:

Liz Ahmann, Research Director of Springer Institute, and Micah Saviet, Director of Springer Institute present for the second year in a row at the virtual ADHD EdCamp 2021. Their presentation is titled “Mindfulness & ADHD: A Useful Combination!”. You can view their presentation here.

Ahmann and Saviet also present on Mindfulness and ADHD for the Chicago Area CHADD Group.

Saviet presents as a content expert on ADHD and Digital Tools for the OneMind PsyberGuide – Digital Drop-In event focused on Neurodiversity.

September, 2021

Liz Ahmann, Research Director of Springer Institute, and Micah Saviet, Director of Springer Institute, publish an article titled “ADHD Coaching: Evolution of the Field” in Dr. Russel Barkley’s The ADHD Report which provides a comprehensive overview of ADHD coaching for the journal’s readers. The authors provide a description of ADHD coaching; explain the coaching process and identify theoretical frameworks supporting it; and summarize both relevant outcomes and process research. In providing an in-depth picture of coaching for the journal’s readership, the authors invite varied professionals to better understand coaching, appreciate the unique role it can play in multimodal care for individuals with ADHD, and consider interprofessional communication and collaboration to best serve this population.

August, 2021

Members of Springer Institute and colleagues Roxanne Fouche, Marybeth Missenda, and Tamara Rosier publish an article titled “ADHD Coaching and Interprofessional Communication: A Focus Group Study” in the International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching and Mentoring. This article is available open access and free of charge here.

May, 2021

Micah Saviet, Director of the Springer Institute, writes a professional review for OneMind Psyberguide comparing three ADHD-friendly, habit-building, productivity apps: Fabulous, Habitica, and Productive Habit Tracker.

April, 2021

Members of Springer Institute and colleagues Roxanne Fouche, Marybeth Missenda, and Tamara Rosier present a poster session titled “Interprofessional communication in ADHD coaching: A qualitative exploration” at the Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH) Research Symposium, virtual symposium.

Members of Springer Institute and colleagues Sherry Leikin, Mark Otto, and Marybeth Missenda present a research design poster session titled “Feasibility of a Positive Psychology Intervention Supporting Health and Wellness Coach Wellbeing During COVID-19” at the Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH) Research Symposium, virtual symposium.

March, 2021

Members of Springer Institute and colleagues Roxanne Fouche, Marybeth Missenda, and Tamara Rosier present a poster session titled “Interprofessional communication in ADHD coaching: A qualitative exploration” at the 2021 Virtual Emswiller Interprofessional Symposium, Virginia Commonwealth University.

February, 2021

Liz Ahmann, Research Director of Springer Institute, and Micah Saviet, Director of Springer Institute, present a conference session titled “ADHD coaching: Evidence for effectiveness” at the Learning Disabilities Association of American’s 58th Annual International Conference virtual conference.

January, 2021

Elizabeth Ahmann, Research Director of the Springer Institute and Micah Saviet, Director of the Springer Institute were recently interviewed by HCPLive® about ADHD coaching as well as research they conducted with colleagues Roxanne Fouche, Marybeth Missenda, and Tamara Rosier on interprofessional communication and collaboration among ADHD coaches and other treating professionals.

The video excerpts can be found at the following links. https://www.hcplive.com/view/adhd-coaching-covid-19 https://www.hcplive.com/view/adhd-coaching-patients https://www.hcplive.com/view/interprofessional-communication-adhd-coaching

December, 2020

Micah Saviet, Director of the Springer Institute writes a guest blog post for OneMind Psyberguides titled “ADHD: Harnessing the Power of Technology & Apps” which explores apps that support executive functions.