The course has a lot of information. The information is a little redundant. I would like more information on how to get this coaching business up and running. How to structure each one on one session-with everything ready togo, templates for everything that is needed to have a successful business, how to determine pricing. It feels overwhelming trying to figure out how to start and to put one's own program together when you haven't done coaching like this before.
So far, the experience I've had with these modules is that they are interesting in touching on the basics but very, very, very vague and do not provide much in the way of actual in depth understanding of techniques.
The course had some good information but lacked human connection that is crucial for coaching. Without active participation of live instructors and the opportunity to practice coaching skills within the program, graduates may be unprepared to coach paying clients. Since I've been a certified coach for more than 20 years I can just add this to my offerings but don't think this course would be sufficient on it's own to become a successful ADHD coach.
Pros:
inexpensive way to get a new certification
self-paced to easy to fit into schedule
lots of information about ADHD and strategies to help clients
unit tests to help you process what you're learning
exam was multiple choice
Cons:
no live instructor involved or ADHD experts credited for course design, could be completely AI generated
lack of opportunity to practice skills
parts were repetitive so hard to stay engaged at times
resources were generic (eg Intake questions were all about relationships even though I took the ADHD course)
Informative but boring. Listening to some read text and following along is boring, sometimes leads to wondering. A more visual learning experience will help keep students more engaged, and help curb wondering.
finding it very information based about what a councilor is and what they do more than practical and equipping with tools for clients ,maybe because of my own expectation of the course or maybe because it is only a certificate based course
The rating 3/5 stars is based on my experiences.
I have a slew of conditions hindering me from getting the most out of this - none of it is a reflection on the course itself. I'm actually extremely interested in the course, however, as a recovering alcoholic addict with ADHD (wrongly medicated but working on that) I find myself struggling to get through the presented material. Due to years of self medicating (marijuana/booze) and retreating into video games, while simultaneously existing at the lowest economic level possible before outright homelessness... I've gone from a high markng, creative student in grade school to barely being able to comprehend basic language. I struggle to remember even single words ("erythrocyte") long enough to type them into google to find out their meaning. I forget important things immediately - and I mean "important to me," which is usually a strong point with ADHD! I *want* to do this course and still find myself struggling to sit through a single module while medicated - I've been unable to do so unmedicated. The pills I'm currently on are the stimulant variety, which have a hell of a comedown at the end of the day. Frankly, I find myself at odds taking a mind altering substance in order to learn a discipline declaring superiority to medications. (Qoute: "nature goes a long way towards reducing stress levels and is far more effective than medication." (refuted by google ai, btw))
All that said, however, I have had some enormous break throughs by practicing the concepts presented here. It gives me great hope that I can help myself, and further, help others, through Sylvotherapy. For the first time in a LONG time I'm excited for the future. Things that would have sent me into a downward spiral even a month ago, now invigorate me! For instance: The costs involved (insurance, first aid kit, brochures, website, etc, etc.) I would have balked at the idea of continuing, yet now, they lead me into exciting rabbit holes of discovery.
I've been fighting extremely negative self talk for decades, and it continues to haunt me, so I've been clinging to the very real benefits I've culled from my Sylvotherapy sessions. I sat with a Beech, fully hugging it for some time, when I felt an invitation from a copse of trees behind us. Just before entering the circle I was gifted a most unique piece of wood! I am, or intend to be, a wood artist - I have dozens of staff and cane woods drying in the basement. This copse has talked to me since, asking me to remove deadfall from the surrounding trees. I also had a spectacular OM meditation under a mighty old oak. I've made interesting discoveries concerning local peliated woodpeckers and how they 'farm' insects.
As far as the course itself: Accessability is it's main drawback. I find the brightness difficult to contend with - a dark mode would aid tremendously. Also, embedded links and sources! I find myself googling a great deal of the content for better understanding (or any at all sometimes!) Video presentations could make a huge impact as well. For these reasons, the course itself is 4/5 stars.
I have enjoyed learning something new that I am also passionate about. I do wish the course material was more detailed and a little more descriptive. I feel as though some of the modules don’t account for novices
