ADDCA Approved for Level 1 and Level 2 Accreditations from the ICF (15129)

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ADDCA is proud to be approved by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) to offer both Level 1 and Level 2 accredited training programs. This dual accreditation confirms our commitment to excellence and provides a direct path for students seeking ICF certification at the ACC and PCC levels. 

ADDCA Coach Spotlight: Caroline Carrier Featured on the “We Too Are One” Podcast (10027)

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ADDCA Certified Coach Caroline Carrier, AACC, ACC shares her powerful ADHD coaching journey on the We Too Are One podcast—exploring the impact of early school experiences, the inner critic, and how coaching helps high achievers thrive.

Why ADHD Coaching Works: David Giwerc on EMCC UK’s Top Podcast of 2024 (4582)

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ADDCA Founder David Giwerc joins EMCC UK’s most popular podcast of 2024 to explore how ADHD coaching builds emotional intelligence, social skills, and executive functioning.

The Power of Acknowledgment: Why It Matters for Individuals with ADHD (6078)

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If you have ADHD, you know that getting praise can sometimes feel… hollow. Someone says, “Great job!” and you think, "Did they even notice what I actually did?" But real acknowledgment? That’s a game changer.

Acknowledgment isn’t just about making you feel good. It’s about validating the effort you put in, the hurdles you overcame, and the progress you’ve made—especially when those things don’t come easy. It’s what fuels confidence, motivation, and self-worth. And for those with ADHD, acknowledgment isn’t just helpful—it’s essential.

Specialized Coaching for Neurodiverse Individuals: What Sets ADHD Coaching Apart (10838)

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In the spectrum of coaching, where empowerment and growth are pivotal, life coaching and ADHD coaching illuminate distinct paths. Traditional life coaching collaborates with individuals to identify goals, overcome personal and professional challenges, and foster a life enriched with achievement and fulfillment.

Embracing Neurodiversity: Celebrating Differences for a More Inclusive Society (4794)

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by David Giwerc, MCC, MCAC

In today's world, diversity is often celebrated as a cornerstone of progress and innovation. We recognize and appreciate differences in race, ethnicity, gender, and culture, understanding that they enrich our communities and contribute to our collective growth. However, there's one aspect of diversity that's often overlooked or misunderstood: neurodiversity.

David Giwerc discusses coaching ADHD students as the school year begins (21991)

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The RE-Focus Podcast with Angela Stephens, interviews David Giwerc, MCAC, MCC  the founder and President of the ADD Coach Academy (ADDCA). They discuss students going back to school with ADHD, how these students process information, how to coach children, and how adults can start a career as an ADHD coach.

David Giwerc Received Prestigious Founder’s Award From ACO (7304)

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The 2016 ACO  Founder's Award for distinguished service to the professional ADHD community was awarded to David Giwerc, Founder/President of the ADD Coach Academyy (ADDCA)  by ACO, the ADHD Coaching Organization.

ADDCA Participates in Award Winning VIA Character Research (6594)

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ADDCA Participates in Award Winning Research

ADDCA is proud to announce that J. Russell Ramsay, Ph.D, first author, received one of four best research awards, for his poster, “Are There Character Strengths Associated with Adult ADHD? Comparison of ADHD Adults and Controls on the VIA Inventory of Strengths", at this year's APSARD conference (The American Professional Society of ADHD and Related Disorders) held in Washington DC on January 16-18 2016. 

David Giwerc, MCAC, MCC, Founder & President of the ADD Coach Academy (ADDCA), co-presented the poster with Dr. Ramsay, and is the second author of the award winning poster.

In addition, Dr. Ramsey and David Giwerc presented a second research poster: "Are There Virtues Associated with Adult ADHD? Comparison of ADHD Adults and Controls on the VIA Inventory of Strengths

APSARD Awards Best Research Poster to J. Russell Ramsay, PhD. (699)

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The ADD Coach Academy is proud to announce that J. Russell Ramsay, Ph.D, received one of four best research awards, for his poster, “Are There Character Strengths Associated with Adult ADHD? Comparison of ADHD Adults and Controls on the VIA Inventory of Strengths", at this year's APSARD conference (The American Professional Society of ADHD and Related Disorders) held in Washington DC on January 16-18 2016.

David Giwerc, MCAC, MCC, Founder & President of the ADD Coach Academy, co-presented the poster with Dr. Ramsay, as well as a second poster "Are There Virtues Associated with Adult ADHD? Comparison of ADHD Adults and Controls on the VIA Inventory of Strengths”.

Dr. Ramsay is the co-director and co-founder of the University of Pennsylvania Adult ADHD Treatment and Research Program and an associate professor of clinical psychology in psychiatry at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. 

Approximately 60 research posters were presented at the conference which highlights many of the world's leading ADHD researchers and their most current work.                         

The poster authors and their respective institutions are: 
J. Russell Ramsay, Ph.D.1, David Giwerc, MCC., MCAC.2, Robert E. McGrath, Ph.D.3, & Ryan Niemiec, Psy.D.4 
1University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, 2ADD Coach Academy, 3Fairleigh Dickinson University, 4VIA Institute on Character

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