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.
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