av Marie Enbäck | mar 3, 2025 | Ackrediterade ADHD Coach utbildningar, ADHD Coach Marie Enbäck - föreläsningar och utbildningar, ADHD Coach ubildning för certifiering, Certifierad ADHD Coach, MCAC, PAAC
How to beome a certified ADHD Coach Marie Enback, MCAC
How to become a certified ADHD Coach – a breif check-list:
Enroll in a program accreditied by a recognised organisation:
- PAAC (Professional Association of ADHD Coaches) for credentials in ADHD coaching specifically
- ICF (International Coaching Federation) the largest credentialing body for general Life Coaching, non ADHD specific.
Educators’ qualifications
Trainers in ADHD coaching programs must meet specific standards to teach:
- hold advanced certification, such as PAAC; PCAC -Professional Certified ADHD Coach or ICF; PCC -Professional Certified Coach or preferably higher-level credential ( MCC or MCAC)
- demonstrate significant experience as a practicing ADHD Coach (e.g., a minimum of 5 years in the field).
- actively maintain their own certification and adhere to ethical standards.
Meet certification requirements
To become certified as an ADHD Coach you must:
- complete the required training hours (e.g.180-300 h, depending on the program and level of certification
- accumulate coaching experience hours with clients and receive mentoring from a higher-level credentialed coach.
- pass an assessment process to demonstrate core competencies, ADHD coaching skills, ADHD-knowledge and ethics.
Maintaining an ADHD Coach certification
ADHD Coach certification must be renewed periodically requiring:
- continuing education of additional training within a specific time frame
- adherence to ethical guidelines and core competencies.
Keep an open coaching practice
To maintain certification and ensure credibility, ADHD coaches must actively work with clients in an open practice. This involves:
- consistently applying ADHD Coaching in sessions with clients.
- staying informed about advancements in ADHD research and integrating new strategies into practice.
Why certification matters:
- certifications CACP, PCAC and MCAC ensure credibility and competence in both ADHD and ADHD-specific coaching skills.
- guarantees adherence to ethical and professional standards.
- builds trust with clients, families, and other professionals in medical and educational fields.
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Authored by Marie Enback, MCAC
av Marie Enbäck | feb 8, 2025 | ADHD, ADHD Coach Marie Enbäck - föreläsningar och utbildningar, ADHD Coaching, adhd coaching sverige, Certified ADHD Coach, Certifierad ADHD Coach, choose the ADHD Coach, MCAC, PAAC
Choose the right ADHD Coach
Finding the right ADHD Coach is crucial. A certified ADHD Coach not only supports individuals in developing strategies and improving executive functioning but also has extensive knowledge of ADHD and its challenges. They apply their expertise in a collaborative and exploratory process to identify clients’ unique paths for growth.
However, not all coaches are equally qualified. To ensure ethical and truly supportive coaching, it’s important to verify the coach’s certifications, experience, and coaching approach before making a decision.
Why certification matters
Not all coaching certifications are the same. While many coaches may call themselves ADHD coaches, only those certified by recognised organisations have completed rigorous training, practical coaching hours, and assessments of their skills.
Look for certifications from:
PAAC – Professional Association of ADHD Coaches
The only organisation exclusively dedicated to certifying ADHD coaches.
Ensures high professional standards in coaching skills and a deep understanding of ADHD.
Certifications:
- CACP – Certified ADHD Coach Practitioner
- PCAC – Professional Certified ADHD Coach
- MCAC – Master Certified ADHD Coach
ICF – International Coaching Federation
The largest global coaching organisation.
Focuses on strong coaching skills but does not specialise in ADHD coaching or ADHD.
Certifications:
- ACC – Associate Certified Coach
- PCC – Professional Certified Coach
- MCC – Master Certified Coach
An ADHD Coach with a recognised certification provides more than just coaching—they bring specialised knowledge, ethical standards, and co-creates strategies with you that can make a real difference. Taking the time to carefully verify certifications, experience, and coaching style will help you find the best coach for your needs.
Auther: Marie Enback, MCAC
av Marie Enbäck | jan 26, 2025 | ADHD Coach education, ADHD Coach Marie Enbäck - föreläsningar och utbildningar, ADHD Coaching, Certified ADHD Coach
ADHD Coaching Education Marie Enback
Choosing the Right ADHD Coach training
ADHD Coaching is a hands-on profession that requires more than theoretical knowledge. To truly master the skills, it’s essential to engage in live, interactive, and collaborative learning experiences. I strongly advocate for in-person programs and/or live training and mentoring via video calls. Automated or self-paced programs fail to provide the practical application and real-time feedback necessary for building the skills required to support clients effectively in a collaborative coaching process.
When choosing an ADHD Coach training program, take the time to evaluate not only the program’s structure and level of interaction but also the qualifications of its trainers. Trainers should hold advanced certifications and have significant experience as practicing ADHD coaches.Consider whether the program provides hands-on practice, mentorship opportunities, and a clear pathway to certification through reputable organisations.
Evaluating an ADHD Coach training Program
The program should offer:
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- Opportunities for supervised / mentored coaching practice.
- Sessions with personalised feedback to enhance your skills.
- Live, interactive sessions and collaborative learning experiences.
- in-person options and/or live mentoring via video calls.
Trainers certification and experience:
Ensure trainers:
- Have significant experience as practicing ADHD coaches.
- Hold certifcation PCAC or MCAC by PAAC (The Professional Association for ADHD Coaches).
- Or hold certifications PCC or MCC by the International Coaching Federation (ICF).
Pathway to Certification: Ensure the program provides a clear route to certification through reputable organisations like PAAC or ICF.
Note: PAAC is the only organization certifying ADHD-specific coaches,while ICF is the largest global organization for generic coaching.
Author: Marie Enback, MCAC
av Marie Enbäck | nov 8, 2024 | Accredited ADHD Coach Education, Ackrediterade ADHD Coach utbildningar, ADHD Coach education, ADHD Coach Marie Enbäck - föreläsningar och utbildningar, ADHD Coach ubildning för certifiering, ADHD Coach utbildning, ADHD Coaching, adhd coaching sverige, Certifierad ADHD Coach
LEVEL 1: THE ADULT ADHD COACHING APPROACH, 2 OPTIONS: 7-11 APRIL AND 21-25 APRIL
LENGTH: 130 H
STATUS: 5 ECTS CREDITS AT EUROPEAN QUALIFICATION FRAMEWORK EQF, LEVEL 5.
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- 30 contact hours
- reading books from literature list
- study theory, customised material from class
- study of additional scientific research and articles
- interactions and coaching practice with peers
- written assignment for diploma and ECST- credits
Applicants for level 1. ”The adult ADHD Coaching Approach”: Adults highly knowledgable on ADHD whom within their profession are in contact with persons with ADHD on a daily bases and wishes to learn how to apply ADHD Coaching skills in their communication. Contact hours stands for hours in class in person at STC Higher Education, Malta.
Two recordings of peer coaching sessions will need to be submitted for review. 5 ECTS credits and a diploma is awarded those who reach the requirement of completion and an approved examination within a time limit. 90 % attendance obligatory.
LEVEL 1.” THE ADHD COACHING APPROACH” ALSO AVAILABLE IN STOCKHOLM SPRING 2025
ADVANCED ADHD COACHING AND MENTORING, 47 H
SKILLS TRAINING AND MENTORING FOR ADHD COACH CERTIFICATION PURPOSES
REQUIREMENTS: GRADUATION FROM LEVEL 1. ” THE ADHD COACHING APPROACH” OR OTHER COACH EDUCATION PROGRAM. APPLICANTS NEED TO BE CURRENTLY COACHING ADULTS WITH ADHD. THIS IS A LIVE, ON LINE TRAINING 1,5 -2 H TUESDAY AND THURSDAY EVENINGS.
STARTING DATES 2025: 14TH JANUARY, 6TH MAY, AND 7TH OKTOBER
REQUERMENTS FOR GRADUATION: READING FROM LITERATURE LIST AND RECOMMENDED RESOURCES, SUBMISSION OF RECORDED SESSIONS, PEER COACHING, SESSION REVIEWS, WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS, MENTORING, 90% ATTENDANCE.
GROUP LEADER: THE ADHD GROUP COACHING COURSE, NOVEMBER 2025
LENGTH: 250 H
STATUS: 10 ECTS CREDITS AT EUROPEAN QUALIFICATION FRAMEWORK EQF, LEVEL 5.
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- 35 contact hours
- study theory and customised material from class
- practising to lead groups according to manual
- leading 8 group sessions under supervision
- assignments and additional reading of articles and books
Applicants need to have completed the level 1 course to be accepted for level 2 , or be an experienced ADHD Coach already. Students learn about group dynamics and group processes. How to apply ADHD Coaching skills in a group setting.Contact hours stands for hours in class in person at STC Higher Education, Malta.
Graduation: 8 group coaching sessions are organised and led by students under supervision by trainer. Each session has a theme and a step by step-manual.
10 ECTS-credits are awarded after approved examination and successful period of session leading, where knowledge of theory and best-practice have been displayed.
ADHD CoachingFor ECTS credits the courses are held in Malta at STC Higher Education.Exact dates for courses to be advised.
Obligatory attendance: 90 % .The rest of the education hours includes self studies, practising with peers, writing assignments and/or hours of supervision on line or by phone.
ALL CLASSES AND SUPERVISION BY TRAINER AND MASTER CERTIFIED ADHD COACH MARIE ENBACK
av Marie Enbäck | okt 23, 2024 | ADHD, ADHD aktuell forskning, ADHD Coaching, ADHD,ADHD Awareness Sweden
This is an up-to-date summary from the world’s leading experts on ADHD. It is what the field knows about ADHD, conclusions from the several hundred thousand existing studies. Lead author, is Stephen V. Faraone. It covers; Genetics, Managmement, Diagnosing and Screening. it is an open access publication.
https://pure.rug.nl/ws/portalfiles/portal/1124067910/s41572-024-00495-0.pdf
