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OUR APPROACH

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THE BRAIN METHOD

The B.R.A.I.N Method provides the foundation for all of our whole-person parent, family, life and executive function coaching:
 

Biology, Relationships, Agency, Individualization and Neuroplasticity.

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BIOLOGY

Understanding differences in the chemistry, development, and wiring of the brain helps us see behavior through the lens of unmet needs, lagging skills, and a fight-flight response, not just as laziness or disrespect, so we can respond with an approach that supports the underlying cause of the behavior.

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relationships

Communicating in a way that sees the person as wanting to do well and finding ways to connect through strengths and interests provides a path for creating relationships built on trust and acceptance which leads to healthy self-esteem, collaboration and learning.

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AGENCY

Reflecting on and accepting how current thought and action patterns lead towards or away from goals is the first step in developing self-agency and determination so that new habits, strategies, and skills aligned with goals can be developed.

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INDIVIDUALIZATION

Co-creating a toolbox of strategies that work with the individual’s unique strengths, motivators, and preferences combined with the just-right level of accountability, leads to new skill, confidence and action.

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NEUROPLASTicitY

Using the individualized strategies and acquired skills over time creates new neural connections that make self-regulation, self-advocacy, and taking action towards goals possible.

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2TTS FAMILY COACHING:
A SYSTEMS APPROACH
CHILD | TEEN | YOUNG ADULT

2tametheshamE, Inc. uses a Systems Approach to coaching that involves all stakeholders in the system including some or all of the following:

  • client

  • parents/caregivers

  • siblings

  • partner/spouse

  • teachers

  • therapists

  • physicians

  • other professionals

  • other family members

  • and the coach

This approach establishes a framework for collaboration, communication, transparency, clarity, accountability and empowerment which results in a more efficient and effective process for making progress towards the goals.

COACH COURTNEY EDMAN'S
STEP STOOL MODEL
FOR GROWTH + SUCCESS

Designed by 2tametheshamE, Inc. Founder and President Courtney Edman,

the STEPSTOOL MODEL provides a

whole-person, collaborative approach to empowering neurodivergent individuals of all ages.

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Create safe, trusting, transparent and collaborative relationships

Identify and develop interests, and embrace and nurture strengths and talents

Identify, understand and support challenges:

disabilities, cognitive and academic challenges and other lagging skills

Support self esteem and strengthen intrapersonal skills

STRENGTHS

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Foster and strengthen social communication and other interpersonal skills

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