• How the history of ADHD and ADHD Life Coaching incorporates multiple disciplines
• The answer to the question “Is it ADD, ADHD, or Executive Function?”
• The neurobiology of ADHD includes a curriculum of the executive function, neurotransmitters, and areas of the brain impacted by ADHD.
• How an ADHD diagnosis is made for children and adults, by whom, when, and why
• Current global statistics that show the actual numbers and impact of ADHD on children, adults, relationships, and families around the world
• Why people with ADHD are so consistently inconsistent, and why knowing only about your own ADHD challenges and symptoms isn’t enough to manage them successfully.
• The emotions of ADHD include Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, grief, shame, anger, sadness, anxiety, and more. 
• What ADHD looks like at different ages and stages of life – what to expect so you are prepared.
• An understandable explanation and model of ADHD that explains the ins and outs of executive functioning
• Clarification of common co-occurring conditions with ADHD. Conditions like anxiety, depression, learning disorders, sleep challenges, rejection sensitivity dysphoria, sensory integration disorder, and substance abuse
• A comprehensive review of ADHD treatment options, disadvantages, and benefits, including medication, supplements, diet, holistic, and natural alternatives
• Awareness of culture and the ADHD experience
• Tried and true tools, tips, strategies, and techniques that work to manage ADHD symptoms better.
• And much more…

• The 8 core International Coaching Federation (ICF) coaching competencies and how they apply to ADHD Life Coaching
• The ethical guidelines and standards for coaching set forth by the International Coaching Federation (ICF)
• How to help your client to clarify and set an agenda for coaching sessions, so they get the most value out of your work together, follow through and experience the life they have always wanted.
• The difference between an everyday conversation and a coaching coach-versation
• How to coach people to design new strategies and systems to manage their ADHD better using creative brainstorming and exploration
• How to support your client so they can reach their goals and maintain long-term change
• How to create doable action steps that have the most chance for your client to follow through and succeed
• How to encourage, champion, and support your clients throughout the coaching process
• How to ask powerful questions that facilitate life-changing “a-ha” moments
• To empower your client by trusting they are creative, resourceful, and whole
• And much more!

Most students can complete the iACTcenter Associate Coach (IAC) program in six months. Our policy allows for one full year to complete this training.

The advanced, more comprehensive Certified ADHD Life Coach (CALC) training takes one full year to complete. Why? It takes time to become an exceptional coach. Complete the coursework, experience coaching, practice the coaching skills yourself, learn from the coach mentoring, and build your coaching business foundation.

The iACTcenter training is live and completely virtual, meaning you can access our training from anywhere in the world! Our virtual Global Classroom meets via zoom video conferencing systems. Students have trained with us from South Africa, China, the U.K., Brazil, Australia, Canada, Mexico, France, Italy, and more.

Our headquarters are located near Seattle, Washington in the United States.

All you need to graduate is included in your tuition. You will need to have a computer, tablet, or smartphone to access the calls, WIFI internet, and a couple of 3″ binders if you want to print out the class handouts and organize them in that fashion. You are also responsible for any long-distance, phone, or internet charges you might incur based on how and from where you are joining us.

5 hours of mentoring is also included in your tuition. This is a very unique benefit since mentoring is a requirement to apply for the International Coach Federation (ICF) credential.

Laurie Dupar is a trained Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurse (RN), Professionally Certified Coach (PCC), Certified Mentor Coach (CMC), and Certified ADHD Life Coach (CALC). The students at the iACTcenter benefit from her one-of-a-kind expertise in the neuroscience of ADHD and the art of coaching.

Her initial coach training was at the Coaches Training Institute (CTI) in 2002. Since then, she has received certifications from numerous coach training programs. She is a published #1 Amazon Bestselling author, a founding board member of the ADHD Coaches Organization (ACO), and frequently sought to speak on coaching and ADHD. She serves on several boards that serve the ADHD community.

She has been training emerging coaches since 2010 and founded the iACTcenter in 2015 to meet the global need for ADHD Life Coaches worldwide.

Knowing that growth, change, and learning are part of her core values, Laurie founded the International ADHD Coach Training Center to teach a new generation of ADHD life coaches her unique holistic ADHD Life Coaching brand.

Laurie’s mission is to decrease the stigma and increase the awareness and resources for ADHD by preparing coaches to work with a broad spectrum of individuals, families, and groups living with ADHD worldwide.

assist@iACTcenter.com

Sue Trace, CALC, CPCC, PCC

Sue is passionate about resilience & well-being! With a background in nursing, recruitment, retention, HR, sales, marketing, program development, company ownership & management, Sue brings a wealth of career and life experience, offering effective and results-oriented coaching. Sue is a certified ADHD (CALC) coach through the iACTcenter, a certified professional co-active coach (CPCC) through the Co-Active Training Institute, and a certified team coach through the Global Team Coaching Institute. She holds her ACC designation with the International Coaching Federation (ICF).

Sue coaches individuals, leaders, and teams in healthcare and corporate organizations to increase positive collaboration, engagement, and retention and build resilience to endure challenging times through evidence-based neuroscience & positive psychology programs.

Personal life experiences have given Sue an understanding of individuals struggling with ADHD’s daily difficulties. Having been a guardian to two at-risk teens struggling with Fetal Alcohol Effects, ADHD, reactive attachment disorder, sensory processing delays, and dyslexia, combined with her daughter with inattentive ADHD and cognitive processing delays and living with an ADHD husband, she gets the challenges. Sue is a fierce yet compassionate advocate.

Sue is thrilled to be an instructor with the iACTcenter and work with emerging coaches equally passionate about making a difference in the lives of others with ADHD!

www.tracecoaching.com   sue@tracecoaching.com

Cathy is a Certified ADHD Life Coach (CALC) from Oklahoma City and coaches people of all ages who struggle with executive function issues at GOETT Focused. In 2018, Cathy hosted the first men’s annual ADHD Telesummit, “On the Right ADHD Trail”. Her role at the iACTcenter includes running the Graduate Accountability Program (GAP) to support students in completing their graduation requirements and earning their credentials.

Heidi Fishbein, ACC, CALC

Fishbein holds professional credentials as an Associate Certified Coach(ACC) through the International Coaching Federation (ICF). She has also earned her certification as a Certified  ADHD Life Coach (CALC) through the International ADHD Coach Training Center (iACTcenter). Her certification as a Christian Life Coach through Leadership Coaching Canada adds to her expertise.

Heidi is the proud mother of two creative, spontaneous, and fun-loving young boys. She considers herself blessed to have an incredibly supportive husband who shares her love of family and service to others. As a family, they enjoy being active in their community and church, sharing game nights, and pursuing a variety of sports and recreational adventures.

Over several years Heidi has developed her skill and ability to navigate treatment issues, life strategies, family dynamics, therapies, and advocacy in her personal and professional life. Heidi has gained extensive experience and knowledge that inform her understanding of people from a holistic perspective. She believes it is important to appreciate each person’s life’s psycho/social/spiritual/environmental influences.

As a coach, Heidi supports her clients in identifying and pursuing their goals to effect the desired change. Heidi is well equipped to support and journey with clients, helping them navigate change and challenges in their personal lives, relationships, and circumstances.

Heidi Fishbein, ACC, CALC   Heidi@iACTcenter.com

• Join with other students Mondays and Wednesdays for 90 minutes in our virtual Global Classroom using Zoom
• Learn an advanced knowledge of ADHD 
• Be introduced and interact with the tools, exercises, and strategies you will use in your ADHD life coaching practice.
• Dive deep into the process, skills, and competencies of ADHD life coaching
• Observe, practice, and engage in real-life coaching and case studies during our twice a month Coaching Labs
• Benefit from the monthly one hour Q & A business building session
• Attend quarterly virtual business building workshops to teach you the foundation of running a successful coaching business

During the second half of your training, we continue to partner and support you as you:

• Attend the monthly one-hour Graduation Accountability Program (GAP) calls, so you complete the training and hold your graduation certificate in your hand.
• Fine-tune your coaching skills in twice a month Coaching Labs
• Accrue coaching practice hours
• Complete your 5 hours of mentor coaching included in your tuition
• Continue attending the monthly one hour Q & A business building sessions and quarterly business building workshops.
• Put the final foundation pieces of your coaching business into place.
• Apply for graduation!

We are with you every step of the way for the entire year as you prepare for your first classes right up until you are holding your certificate as a Certified ADHD Life Coach (CALC) in your hands.

Depending on the session, classes are Monday and Wednesday, or Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The classes are 90 minutes each. The times of the class days and times vary depending on which semester you are enrolled in. See below for more details.

*Enrollment opens only 3 times per year: January, May, and September. The course takes one year to complete.

2021-2022 Semester Course Dates

The fall semester starts on September 13th, 2021, with classes at 5-6:30 pm PT / 8-9:30 pm ET on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The winter or January 2022 semester starts on January 10th, 2022, on Monday and Wednesdays from 12-1:30 pm PT/ 3-4:30 pm ET.

The Spring semester 2022 starts on May 9th, with classes on Monday and Wednesdays from 9-10:30 am PT / 12-1:30 pm ET.

Find out more about the dates and times of our training and other events on our iACTcenter calendar at: www.iactcenter.com/events-2/

It is an International Coach Federation requirement that you attend 80% of the classes. If you fall below this percentage, you can make this up by reviewing the missed classes and submitting a summary of what you learned as a demonstration of your interaction and participation with the information.

It is your responsibility to keep track of your attendance throughout the program. You will be asked to detail any classes missed and the dates of Coaching Labs you attended.

Yes! Julien Mussi, a barrister and student from the UK, passed away unexpectedly in the Fall of 2015 during our inaugural class. Each semester since, we have continued to honor his passion to help others with ADHD by awarding a $500  Julien Mussi Scholarship to our qualifying students. Click here to see if you qualify.

Just click the enroll button for the program of your choice above and then be checking your emails for follow up welcome and training materials!

Both programs take approximately one year to complete. Participants from both programs benefit from the same three-course comprehensive ADHD Life Coaching curriculum and participate in the year-round Coaching Labs.

The Associate program is designed for students who DO NOT want to become professional credentialed coaches with the International Coaching Federation (ICF) nor build a sustainable and profitable coaching business. Instead, it is ideal for persons wanting to take their training and apply it to their previous roles such as parenting, education, or health care.

The iACTcenter Certified ADHD Life Coach (CALC) program is designed for persons wanting to become Certified ADHD Life Coaches (CALC), benefit from the business-building support offered through the iACTcenter, and want to pursue their ICF credential after graduation. 

To compare the benefits and tuition for these programs, scroll to the above table. 

Here at the iACTcenter, we are proud to specialize in training international students. Approximately 30-40% of our students join us from all over the world.  

Here at the iACTcenter, we are proud to include in your tuition 10 hours of mentor coaching.  10 hours is the exact number you need to apply for your International Coaching Federation (ICF) credential. 

May Semester starts May 9th with classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays 9-10:30am PT /12-1:30 pm. The class size is limited to 15 perfectly imperfect people wanting to learn how to make a positive difference in the lives of others struggling with ADHD.