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Counseling and Psychological Services

Coaching Services

Group Coaching

Solutions Group for students with ADHD

This group is designed specifically for Purdue University students diagnosed with ADHD and is co-sponsored by CAPS and ODOS.

Each group member identifies individual goals.

  • Change is facilitated through the interaction between the coaches and the group members.
  • Group members hold one another accountable provide support, and problem-solve collaboratively.
  • You are expected to commit to attending at least 5 group meetings during the course of the semester.

How do I begin?

  • You are asked to come to an orientation session prior to your first group meeting.
  • An appointment is required, and may be scheduled with Don Werden at (765) 494-6995.
  • This meeting will facilitate:
    • Establishment of the coaching relationship.
    • The coaches' ability to learn some history around your diagnosis.
    • Establishment of goals.
    • Orientation to the group process and expectations.

Group Meeting Times

  • Mondays from 4:00 to 5:00 pm during fall and spring semesters of the academic year.
  • Tuesdays from 3:00 to 4:00 pm during fall and spring semesters of the academic year.

Individual Coaching

One-on-One Solutions for students with ADHD

This option is available on a limited basis when the student's schedule does not allow for participation in group.

At CAPS, individual coaching is defined as a working relationship in which the coach helps you identify and reach short-term academic goals that you are committed to working on. If it is determined that you are eligible for individual coaching and an opening is available:

The coach will help you act on your goals and be working with you to:

  • Clearly define and prioritize realistic goals.
  • Anticipate roadblocks that might stand in your way.
  • Develop ways to address these roadblocks.
  • Create a reminder system you can use between sessions.

How do I begin?

  • Call CAPS at (765) 494-6995 for a 30-minute consultation appointment with Don Werden, Ph.D., HSPP.
    • A Designed Alliance is developed and a Coaching Agreement is signed.