College Student Executive Functioning Coaching Services
Transform your collegiate journey with our executive function coaching for college students and young adults. Our customized services focus on building strong time management, organization, and study skills, empowering you to excel in both your studies and daily life.
Optimind’s executive function coaches are here to help.
Our team is here to provide support to you or your college student child struggling with any of the following…
Time Management
Poor time allocation and difficulty balancing coursework with other areas of life and responsibilities, such as part-time jobs or extracurricular activities, healthy habits, and a social life.
Organization
Struggles with a messy dorm or workspace, difficulty keeping track of assignments and supplies, and trouble organizing thoughts for notes or papers.
Planning
Difficulty creating effective study schedules, breaking down long-term assignments or papers into manageable steps and determining which tasks are most urgent or important.
Impulse Control
Difficulty resisting impulses like social media, video games, frivolous spending, or rash decision-making. Giving up easily when faced with challenging tasks or setbacks.
Task Initiation & Completion
Struggles with sticking to study plans, starting and completing assignments, chores, or other responsibilities, often leaving work unfinished.
Flexibility
Difficulty adapting to changes in schedules or unexpected challenges and trouble generating alternative solutions when plans fail.
Stress Management
Difficulty coping with academic pressures and balancing multiple demands.
Focus and Attention
Easily distracted during class lectures or while studying, impacting retention of information.
Working Memory
Forgetting important details, such as assignments or upcoming tests, or information needed to complete tasks despite being informed.
Self-Advocacy
Reluctance or difficulty in seeking help from professors or peers when facing academic or organizational challenges.
Does your college student face any of these challenges?
Our Executive Functioning Coaching Services for Students
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Goal Setting and Action Planning
Collaborative goal-setting sessions to establish academic goals and personal goals, and actionable plans to achieve them effectively.
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Skill Development Lessons
Personalized one-on-one lessons focused on developing relevant executive function skills to meet the demands of college coursework.
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Home and Life Management Strategies
Coaching on maintaining a healthy work-life balance, managing stress, prioritizing self-care, and building resilience in the face of academic and personal challenges.
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Digital Organization Solutions
Assistance in implementing digital tools and apps for task management, scheduling, note-taking, and project tracking tailored to individual preferences and needs.
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Customized Study Strategies
Tailored strategies and tools to improve efficiency in studying, note-taking, exam preparation, and managing academic deadlines. Guidance is provided in building, refining, and maintaining these strategies to ensure sustained improvement and effectiveness.
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Assessment and Progress Tracking
Executive function assessments identify strengths and areas for growth. They are followed by regular progress tracking and strategy adjustments to meet evolving needs to sustain progress over time.
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Financial Organization and Budgeting
Education and support in managing personal finances, budgeting for college expenses, and making responsible spending and saving decisions.
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Career Readiness
Support in navigating internships, job applications, and interviews.
