Teen & Young Adult Productivity Group
With Alexandra Feinberg, Catherine Mutti-Driscoll, and Brittney Covington
Where:
Online (Zoom)
Who: Teens and young adults who could use regular co-working sessions, accountability, and support so that they can practice getting important things done.
Cost: $75/month
When:
Multiple ongoing sessions every week starting the week of September 9, 2024.
| Tuesdays | Thursdays | Saturdays |
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| 4:00 pm-5:00 pm PT (7:00 pm - 8:00 pm ET) |
4:00 pm-5:00 pm PT (7:00 pm - 8:00 pm ET) |
3:00 - 4:00 pm PT (6:00 pm - 7:00 pm ET) |
About This Group
Do you have difficulty completing homework, chores, personal admin, college applications, or cleaning your room? Our Teen and Young Adult Productivity Group is a dedicated space to complete the work you have trouble doing independently. One of the core challenges in ADHD is task initiation and sustained attention. This productivity group helps by setting aside dedicated time, leveraging the presence of others for accountability, and utilizing body doubling.
Through our coaching work, we have identified that many teens and young adults have difficulty starting tasks and could benefit from a routine and supportive environment. We often hear from high school and college students that, despite wanting to complete their work, they have difficulty getting started.
How it works:
Participants can attend as many or as few sessions in a week, depending on their schedule and needs.
Typical Session:
At the start of each session, participants will share what task or tasks they want to complete (they can share verbally or in the chat as they prefer). The group leader will invite participants to share what they will work on and any productivity goals for the session. Once everyone has had a chance to check in, all participants will begin working on their tasks. After 45 minutes, we will check in again on goals and accomplishments.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Teens and young adults who do best in productivity groups typically can identify what they need to work on and are motivated to do so but have difficulty initiating or sustaining work independently. We recommend that teens or young adults needing one-on-one support to complete their homework or other tasks work with a teacher, tutor, or coach to improve their executive functioning skills before joining or alongside the group. For this group, participants should be able to work on tasks independently for 50 minutes. Any teens and young adults working with other providers are welcome to practice their skills in this group!
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Participants can attend sessions late but should know that the group will already have started so they should be quiet/mute themselves when entering. In the chat, they can share their goals and what they plan to work on during the session.
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Yes, you can have your child try out the group and see if it helps them be productive. If the group does not support them effectively, you can cancel anytime on the group webpage.
We recommend asking your child if they think it is helpful since coaches cannot monitor the specifics of what participants are accomplishing in sessions and how it relates to their overall workload. This also helps them develop key metacognition and communication skills, processing what helps their productivity and what does not.
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This group has no active coaching or tutoring during the online, drop-in sessions. Participants may gain skills through modeling, group discussion, and practicing their skills in session. Participants will have access to Google Classroom for some introductory skill-building information. However, coaches will not teach about skill development during sessions. This group effectively complements skill development from coaching, tutoring, or executive functioning groups. If you would like to benefit from more skill development, we recommend our Teen Executive Function Skills Webinar Series and/or working one-on-one with a Hallowell Todaro ADHD Center Coach.
*** This group has been cancelled due to low enrollment. ***
About Alexandra
In addition to her work at the Hallowell Todaro ADHD Center, Alexandra has served as the Clinical Supervisor at a local mental health agency for youth and young adults for several years. During her tenure as Clinical Supervisor, Alexandra primarily supported youth with neurodiversity or mental health diagnoses who presented with challenging behavior at school.
Alexandra has particular expertise and experience in the intersection of autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities, collaborating with schools and teachers, consulting on IEPs/504 plans/behavior plans, work and school issues, academic coaching, developing emotion regulation, building social skills, dual or co-occurring diagnosis, growing confidence, and self-acceptance.
Ultimately, Alexandra hopes to be your partner in discovery and work with you to create authentic, sustainable solutions, or as she often puts it, neurodiverse solutions for neurodiverse people.
About Catherine
Catherine Mutti-Driscoll works at the Hallowell Todaro ADHD Center - Seattle as an ADHD Coach and the Director of Executive Function Coaching. Catherine loves to learn and has a variety of degrees and certifications. Highlights include Catherine’s Ph.D. in Education from the University of Washington and her coach training from Impact Parents and the International ADHD Coach Training Center.
In June 2024, Catherine will publish her first book with New Harbinger Press, The ADHD Workbook for Teen Girls: Understand Your Neurodivergent Brain, Make the Most of Your Strengths, and Build Confidence to Thrive. Catherine is also currently studying to become a Licensed Mental Health Counselor at Walden University, slated to graduate in Fall 2026. When she is not working, studying, or writing, Catherine enjoys hanging out with her neurodivergent family, drinking coffee with friends, dancing to Taylor Swift, and reading contemporary romances.
About Brittney
Brittney received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Puget Sound. While attending school, she began working for a local mental health agency as a Behavior Specialist. In this role, she worked with youth and young adults with challenging behaviors in school, home, and community settings. Following her graduation, she began working as a Clinical Supervisor and Job Coach. In this role, she trained staff to work with clients and directed camps for youth who were neurodiverse and/or had mental health diagnoses.
Brittney is experienced at working with and supporting children, teens, and young adults who have ADHD, are on the Autism Spectrum, have mental health diagnoses, or have dual diagnoses. She has coached clients on emotion regulation, mindfulness, strategies for school success, schedules and time management, and social relationships. She has been driven to work in the mental health field for years but gained a particular interest in the intersection between neurodivergence, mental health, and wellness as she’s progressed through her experiences. She believes that neurodiverse-affirming, strengths-based approaches are critical to mental health and wellness for neurodiverse folk, and is excited to be part of your support team.