Holiday Overwhelm
Written by Glen Hogard Wednesday, 21 December 2011 08:56
“I feel it now. It’s only the 19th of December, but my mind is already manufacturing anxiety in anticipation of decreasing structure and increasing variables (thank you, Chuck Parker for the framing)." I did a bit of searching after being asked to write an article on ADHD and the holidays with the purpose of lessening the increased stress for those with the “trash basket “diagnosis of ADHD.
I use the term, “trash basket”, for the diagnosis taught me by a friend, Thom Hartmann, because there is no single thing that truly defines the ADHD diagnosis as it is now applied. If it’s not “this” and it’s not “that” and the person presents a certain way, then it must be ADHD so it’s tossed into the ADHD (trash) basket. Yes, it’s sorted like so much recycled material into glass, paper, or metal, but no one basket is the same. All of us are different, yet similar in a recognisable way.
First "Glen Hogard Outstanding Service Award" Given to ACO Co-Founder
Wednesday, 06 July 2011 12:27
by ACO Circle Editor on JUNE 4, 2011
Surprised Honoree Accepts Award in His Name
The ACO was Formed from an Idea that Wouldn’t Go Away. The Board of the ACO honored ACO co-founder Glen Hogard with a service award named after him at the 2011 conference, ‘Coaches Called to Courage.’ The award was first suggested by fellow ACO co-founder Ken Zaretzky for service that is "Unique, Impactful, Selfless, a Contribution improving the lives of individuals, families or groups impacted by ADD."
"Stepping into the way-back machine," said Glen, "it’s 1997 and ADHD coaching is still a quirky small blip in the larger universe of life coaching. I was laser-focused on creating an ADHD coach-specific organization. I discussed it ad-nauseum with anyone who would listen. The ICF didn’t recognize ADHD coaching and that wasn’t acceptable to me."
