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Staff Information |
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Kathleen G. Nadeau, Ph.D., Director |
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Elizabeth Ahmann, ScD, RN ADHD and Life Coach (Child, Teen, Adult) |
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Lise Becker, Ph.D. |
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Anne Busse, ADD Coach & Professional Organizer |
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Veronica Chang, M.A. |
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Kim Collins, ADD Coach |
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Colette de Marneffe, Ph.D. |
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Marcia Gilroy , Ph.D. |
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Judith M. Glasser, Ph.D. |
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Kara Goobic, Psy.D. |
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Donna Henderson, Psy.D. |
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Gina Jadwisiak, LCSW-C |
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Melanie Patt-Corner, Professional Organizer |
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Lauren Quinn, Adolescent & Teen ADHD Coach |
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Carol Ann Robbins, Ph.D. |
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Susy Thomas, Ph.D. |
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Emily Wells, Psy.D. |
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Administrative Staff |
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To contact Ms. Collins,
please call our main office at 301-562-8448.
Coaching Style & Philosophy
In 1998, I began exploring the field of Professional Organizing, which in turn lead me to my niche in Coaching.
Coaching has enabled me to work with clients from all over the country and help them manage the difficulties of everyday life. As a coach, I draw on many sources including, my educational background in Management, my training as an ADD Coach, and even more from my own personal experience. I believe that my own struggle with personal growth and development enables me to understand and empathize with my clients on a much deeper level. I see each one of my clients as a unique individual searching for his or her own idea of success, and together we tailor a coaching program that suits each individual's needs. I believe that my job as a Coach is to aide, assist, teach, motivate, cheer on, and learn from my clients.
My Coaching Structure
Coaching takes place via telephone and/or email and sometimes in person. Sessions can be as frequent as daily check-ins or weekly/bi-weekly planning sessions. The duration of sessions can range from 10 minutes to 60 minutes. Although some coaches require a minimum commitment of 3 months, I provide coaching on an as needed basis.
What Exactly Do You Do With Your Clients?
I help clients to:
- Create daily routines
- Create and schedule goals for the coming day, week, or month
- Find strategies for: Getting up and going to bed on time Eating and exercising Dealing with internal & external distractions, procrastination, low self-esteem, and lack of productivity, planning, prioritizing, and organization.
- Plan special projects (Job Search)
- Brainstorm and find solutions
- Locate resources
- Use technology effectively
- Find Professional Organizers who can meet their special needs
Education
- B.S., Organizational Management - Columbia Union College, Takoma
Park, MD
- Certificates: Management, Marketing, Retailing - Montgomery College,
Rockville, MD
Training
- Master Coaching – ADD Resources with Nancy Ratey
- Coaching to the Core – ADD Resources with Nancy Ratey
- Advanced Career Development Assistance For Service Providers – ADD Consults with Wilma Fellman
- ADHD--How to Spot It; How to Coach It - ADD Resources with Sue Coleman
- Job and Career Transition Coach Certification – Career Planning and Adult Development Network
- Level 1 NLP Training - American Hypnosis Training Academy
- Teleclass Leader Training - Coachville
- ADD Coach Training - Catalytic Coaching
Associations / Organizations
- ADHD Coaches Organization (ACO)
- International Association of ADHD Coaches (IAAC)
- Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches (PARWCC)
Publications
- Washington Woman, "Coaching Women With Attention Deficit Disorder"
Jan 2001
- Living In Balance Magazine, "My Journey To Success" Nov/Dec
2000
- Women Business Owners of Montgomery County Networker, "Women
With ADD Speak Out" July 2000
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Articles by Kim Collins
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