The most common certifications for ADHD coaches are from ICF and NB-HWC, although those generic coaching certifications are not just for ADHD. There are targeted training schools / credentials from organizations like iACT as well that are focused on ADHD Coaching. Many of our coaches are trained at iACT but some also have PhDs/masters in ADHD-related fields in addition to generic coaching.
I'm sorry nothing has worked for you so far—I had similar experiences when I was diagnosed. If you're willing to, I'd love to do a free consultation with you to see if we (or any other program our coaches know of) can help! chris@shimmer.care
Exactly. Also, what is the intervention if the coaches cannot provide any advice or guidance[1] or manage the condition. I really think services like this should be regulated - I'm not sure why ADHD seems like a soft diagnosis and always slips through the net.
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(a) you acknowledge and understand that Coaches are not trained or licensed as medical professionals, and you agree to not request that Coaches provide you with any medical or healthcare advice or guidance, and (b) you agree to not rely upon any information provided to you by Coaches, content received through the Services or other Members when making important lifestyle, health, financial or relationship decisions.
“Cannot provide any advice or guidance” is an exaggeration; that quote excludes (a) medical advice and (b) important decisions. It does not, for example, exclude advice on making unimportant decisions, which is a skill that a lot of people with ADHD could use help improving!
You might get lucky with your golf coach. There are people that went to medical school for that though. Your choice.