Expert executive functioning coaching
About Ordered Thinking
Philosophy
Ordered Thinking was built on an individual-centered philosophy. My coaching practice is dedicated to fostering a deep understanding of each individual's unique strengths, challenges, and preferences. I recognize that one size does not fit all, and my passion lies in guiding individuals to identify and harness tools that authentically work for them. Identifying the strengths of each individual sets the foundation for academic, personal and professional success. As part of its philosophy, Ordered Thinking is a solo practice dedicated to a limited number of clients enabling each client to receive optimal attention and focus.
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Expertise
Rachel Sushner, MS Ed., has a passion for helping individuals achieve their goals. With close to 20 years of experience, Rachel is known for her insightful and collaborative approach to helping students and their families. While Rachel has supported individuals of varying ages throughout her career, her work has been primarily focused on high school and college aged students. She has significant experience working with students diagnosed with ADHD, ASD, and other learning differences. Rachel has helped countless students realize their educational potential and is uniquely skilled at recognizing and embracing the uniqueness of each client. She works tirelessly to develop coaching strategies and tools that are customized to meet the specific needs, strengths, and challenges of the individual. Rachel holds an undergraduate degree in Psychology, and a Master of Science in Special Education from Johns Hopkins University.
Services
Ordered Thinking offers executive functioning coaching to meet the needs of students at all levels. Ongoing executive functioning coaching is offered as regular sessions. Session packages focused on isolated skill development and specific goal setting/planning are also available. Consistent with Ordered Thinking's philosophy, all services are customized to meet the unique needs of each client.
How it Works - 5 Phases
1. Learn More
All services begin with a free 15-minute call to learn more about the services offered and my philosophical approach. During this call, we will discuss your goals and determine if we are a good fit for each other.
2. Intake
During the intake process, you will complete an intake form to provide some basic information and a brief history. This will be followed by a 30-minute meeting for additional discussion and sessions will be scheduled.
3. Weekly Executive Functioning Coaching
Executive functioning coaching is scheduled at an interval that works best for each client. Generally, clients meet twice weekly. Targeted goals are developed, and sessions are devoted toward progress with these goals as well as explicit strategy/skill work and system maintenance. Reflection is an important component of client growth and is an ongoing area of focus.
4. Parent Partnership
Parents have an important role to play in encouraging, supporting and nurturing growth for school-age clients. Regular parent updates are provided, and parent meetings can be scheduled at a pace that works best for each family.
5. Independence
The ultimate goal is for clients to move towards increased independence. While this trajectory is different for each client, the long-term goal is for clients to decrease the level of service over time. This can be achieved when a solid foundation of self-awareness and skill development is established, generally through comprehensive services at the outset.