I’d like a small group with strict/well-defined meeting times that has a coach/conversation-conductor to keep topics on track. I feel like it would work really well if advice was given/received by others with ADHD, while having a leader do stuff like

  • make sure 1 person doesn’t dominate the conversation
  • keep meeting notes
  • call/text people who miss a meeting
  • follow up with people who said they were going to do something

But I’ve never really heard of such a system.

I’ve found at least two online services, but I don’t really know if they’re worth trying. I’m curious on your opinion and/or if any of you have tried something similar.

There’s “Study Hall” which I’m not sure is what I’m really looking for https://adult-study-hall-by-adhd-rewired.mn.co/sign_up?plan_id=230880

Then this site seems to have good coaching https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37252231

  • cheese_greater@lemmy.worldEnglish
    2·
    11 months ago

    What exactly do you feel you need coaching on more broadly?

    Like wheredo you feel you are most lacking? What do you want to be able to do more effectively?

    • jeffhykin@lemm.eeOPEnglish
      1·
      11 months ago

      Life.

      I mean that both as a joke, but also entirely literally. And I don’t mean this as a way to brush off your comment (I’ll explain) but there isn’t “an area”.

      But also it’s not a “need”. If it were a need I’d look for a therapist. I’ve been officially diagnosed for +15 years, but I’m high functioning (an Eagle Scout, PhD student, and I’m getting married this year). I’m looking for a coach because I know I could be doing better across the board; healthier, happier, better partner in relationships, more productive at school/reseach. I keep track of missteps and their reasons; in high school I was likely operating near the best of my potential, but right now I can tell there’s a sizeable gap.

      The other, subtle, part of my post is I want to be able to give advice in a small group setting. I’ve learned a lot of things that are worth sharing, and I feel advice works best when tailored to an individual situation.