ADDing in the Spirit

^{ADDing in the Spirit to Allow Success to Emerge}

by Madelyn Griffith-Haynie and Peggy Ramundo,
content of the ACO conference binder, from
joint presentation at the 5th Annual ACO convention

The ADD Coach’s Dilemma . . .

“How do I manage strengths-based coaching when I’m dealing with deficits?”

With the necessity of time spent on “functional pragmatics” and ADD/ADHD information in our niche, ADD coaches often struggle to find a way to implement what is often referred to as “whole person coaching.”

Whole Person Coaching:

Partnering with clients to facilitate the process of designing a life of power, beauty and fulfillment: aligned with client standards and values, meeting client needs, and maintaining client-appropriate boundaries;

Championing growth and development as clients move from goal to goal to fashion an experience of living that is an increasingly greater expression of the client’s life purpose.
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from OFI’s ADD Coach Training Program reference materials, written by founder
Madelyn Griffith-Haynie, CMC, MCC, SCAC; ^©1994, 2006, 2011, all rights reserved.

 And the Solution  .  .  .   

Go Within

Focusing on the inner workings of the Mind, Body and Soul enables us break free of day-to-day limitations by connecting with the energy behind the thought that manifests in that which we experience.

• Being Authentic, Being Mindful,
• Being Fully Present in the Now Moment,
• Being Connected, Being in the Heart Space,
• Being Unconditionally Accepting and Loving
• Being Intuitively Open . . .

It is in this space that clients begin to grow, believing that they can trust intuitive inner guidance. It is in this space that clients discover who they really are and what is most important to them.

And it is through the lens of this space that both client and coach ask the truly powerful questions that move life forward, regardless of (and in addition to) its functional pragmatics.

Coaching from Spirit is about understanding how to touch your inner core as
a vehicle for assisting your clients in understanding how to touch their own.

ADDing in the Spirit to Your Coaching:

Step One

As it is with most “projects”, we need to assess the situation, plan the steps, and gather our tools, making sure we have what we need to get started:

Check in with Your Spirit/Self, using these tools:

• Self-Awareness
• Self-Appreciation and Respect
• Unconditional Love and Acceptance
• Mindfulness/the Now Moment
• The ADDing in The Spirit Personal Inventory*

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*ADDing in The Spirit Inventories: soon to post in this series

Step Two

Armed with the information from The ADDing in The Spirit Personal Inventory*, we are ready to move onto the next step:

Check in with Your Mind/Body, keeping an awareness of your Spiritual perspective as well, as you continue using and becoming more comfortable with the tools of Spirit:

• Self-Awareness
• Self-Appreciation and Respect
• Unconditional Love and Acceptance
• Mindfulness/the Now Moment
• Personal Reflections
• The ADDing in The Spirit Mind-Set Inventory* (to capture your current State of Mind from the point of view of spiritual coaching)

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*ADDing in The Spirit Inventories: soon to post in this series

Expanding the focus of the “Mind” dimension of the synergistic interaction of Mind/Body/Spirit,
the second part of Step Two

Work Your Brain Muscles

• Self-Awareness
• Self-Appreciation and Respect
• Unconditional Love and Acceptance
• Mindfulness/the Now Moment
• Personal Reflections
• Listening Ears
• Thinking Cap. . . 

The Frame Around “ADDing in the Spirit”

The Three Principles of Coaching with Spirit

• Connection: to Self, clients, and the world at large
• Mindfulness/The Now Moment
• Choice and Responsibility

Related Concepts

• Mind–Body–Spirit Connection
• Unconditional Love and Acceptance
• Being vs. Doing
• Interconnection of Thoughts – Feelings – Behavior

The Seven Magic Words:  How Can I Be of Service Now?

Step Three        

 The fun part! Now we get to put all the pieces together..

 Application and Integration — Putting The Pieces Into Action

• Self-Awareness
• Self-Appreciation and Respect
• Unconditional Love and Acceptance
• Mindfulness/the Now Moment
• Personal Reflections
• “Listening Ears” and “Thinking Caps”. . .
• Knowledge about Coaching with Spirit Principles
• Creativity
• Commitment to ADD Coaching and Coaching with Spirit
• Group Co-Creation of Spirit-focused questions to be Web-published
• The ADDing in The Spirit Coaching Sessions’ Reflections Inventory*

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*ADDing in The Spirit Inventories: soon to post in this series

Related articles

• ADD in the Spirit Resource List (addandsomuchmore.com)
• ACO Conference 2012: reflections on my return (addandsomuchmore.com)
• Brain Science and ADD/ADHD Coaching – Notes On The Rubber and The Road (corepsychblog.com)
• Coaching Tips For Parents Of LD & ADD/HD Children (addandsomuchmore.com)
• Surviving Beloved’s ADD (addandsomuchmore.com)

MORE INFORMATION about the
ADD in the Spirit Coach Training
(Links below turn RED on mousover)

• Is an ADD Coaching Career for YOU?
  What does it take to become an ADD Coach?
• Laser Coaching: 10 Essential ADD Coaching Skills
  Are you ready-willing-and ABLE to learn these techniques?
• ABOUT ADD and the Spirit – Overview
• Student Requirements for the ADD in the Spirit Coach Training
• ABOUT the 2012 Grads (be sure to read their comments)
• The ASCT Internship Program
• Meet Your Trainers
• ADD in the Spirit FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions
• ASCT Resource List – Books, Blogs & Websites
• Enrolling NOW  – Some VERY basic details