Learn what executive functions are, how they develop, and practical strategies for further understanding and development.
with Mara Dauber, M.Ed. and Kinnavey Cunningham, ABA, ET/P
When:
Winter 2026 Series:
Mondays, Jan 19 - March 9, 2026
Pre-Recorded Video Lessons, Released Weekly
Who: Middle and high schoolers, both clients and non-clients, with or without a diagnosis of ADHD.
What: 8 pre-recorded webinar lessons, released weekly
Cost: $250 for the 8-session series + $25 optional EF Skills ‘Personal Playbook’ Resource (PDF)
About this Webinar Series
This series explores executive function skills to provide a clearer understanding of what they are, how they develop, how they can create challenges, and how to build them up. The series aims to provide practical strategies and systems to help get the hard stuff done by better understanding what gets in the way and what makes it so hard.
What this series looks like:
➢ Video lessons, released each week by Executive Function Skill (and ADHD) coaches Mara Dauber and Kinnavey Cunningham, each session will provide 30 minutes of guided content, followed by 15 minutes of discussion based on previous Q&As with teens and the optional “playbook” resource.
➢ Lessons will explore skill sets in terms of:
Cognition (our thinking/awareness)
Activation (getting started)
Action (doing the work)
Completion (getting things done)
The goals of this series are:
➢ Support participants in reflecting upon their own practices, strengths, and areas for growth
➢ Provide participants with clear definitions of 12 executive functioning skills (skills that teens are developing and can be strengthened)
➢ Break down each skill and provide clear examples of specific practices that participants may take up in their own lives
➢ Facilitate activities for self-reflection and practicing of particular skills
Topics
Lesson 1: Introduction to Executive Function Skills
Lesson 2: (Cognition) Metacognition - thinking about our thinking
Lesson 3: (Cognition) Emotion Regulation and Cognitive Flexibility - managing emotions, checking in, and dealing with transitions and adjustments
Lesson4: (Activation) Organization, Planning, Prioritization, and Time - creating a doable plan
Lesson 5: (Activation) Task Initiation - how to get started on the stuff that’s hard to start
Lesson 6: (Action) Focus (Sustained Attention) and Working Memory - regulating attention and holding information in our head
Lesson 7: (Action) Inhibition and (Completion) Stress Tolerance - managing impulsivity and stressors
Lesson 8: (Completion) Goal-Directed Persistence (& back to Time Management and Metacognition) - getting done and self-evaluation
Sign Up
Accessing the webinar: Following your purchase, you will be emailed a document containing a folder link to view the lessons as they’re released each week.
Getting your Personal Playbook: If you choose to purchase the "Personal Playbook" it will be emailed to you (to the email address you use to sign up) 24 hours in advance of the first lesson. The playbook is designed to be used along with the series, and the topics will be introduced within each meeting.
Refund Policy for Group and Subscription Purchases (Online and In-Person)
All sales are final for group and subscription-based purchases. We do not offer refunds, credits, or transfers except under specific circumstances.
Refunds may be considered only in cases of medical emergencies or illness that prevents participation for the duration of the program or subscription. To request a refund due to an emergency or illness, please email us at billing@hallowelltodaro.com. All requests must be submitted within 7 days of the start of the group session or subscription period. Refund decisions are made at the discretion of Hallowell Todaro ADHD Center and are not guaranteed.
About Mara
Mara Dauber, M.Ed. (she/her) is an educator and executive functioning coach who has been at the Hallowell Todaro ADHD Center for over three years. She is passionate about affirming strengths, encouraging self-reflection, and working with clients to develop skills and strategies to do hard things and live fully. Mara's approach is strengths-based, goal-oriented, and collaborative. She received her Master's in Education, in the area of Learning and Human Development, from the University of Washington. When Mara is not working, she is learning new things (the current new thing is woodworking with an emphasis on power tools), reading, or spending time with her friends and family.
About Kinnavey
As an ADHD and Executive Function Coach, Kinnavey Cunningham (she/her) works with children, youth and adults to develop and apply systems and strategies to achieve their goals, and to build their sense of competence and confidence. She employs a strengths-based approach, cooperatively finding the best tools and strategies for each individual, while assisting them in gaining greater self-awareness and self-management. Kinnavey has worked creatively and collaboratively with a wide range of neurodivergent minds for over 15 years, having earned her bachelor of science degree in psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison before moving to Seattle and training at the University of Washington Autism Center in applied behavioral analysis (ABA) therapy. Kinnavey is committed to continued professional development and education, including pursuing certification in educational therapy through the University of California-Riverside. When she is not focusing on work, she enjoys spending time with her husband, camping, gardening, and trying new recipes, crafts or other creative outlets.