by Melissa Henry The prefrontal cortex is responsible for executive functions such as decision-making, problem-solving, and self-regulation. By engaging in specific exercises designed to activate and strengthen this brain region, coaches can support students in building essential skills. Mindful breathing exercises are simple yet powerful tools to activate the prefrontal cortex. As executive functioning coaches, we are trained to guide …
Harnessing Nature’s Healing Power in Executive Functioning Coaching
by Melissa Henry In the realm of executive functioning coaching, incorporating nature-based activities can have profound benefits for students. The combination of being outdoors, engaging in physical movement, and connecting with nature’s serenity creates a conducive environment for fostering executive functioning skills. In my work with executive functioning coaching, I often integrate walking or hiking into my sessions to tap …
3 Secrets Of The ACT Science Test
Nearly one and a half million students from the Class of 2022 took the ACT as part of their college entrance journey. Most of them were surprised when they arrived at the last section of that test, the science section, and found themselves thrust into an unexpected experience that didn’t feel like a science test at all (spoiler alert: It’s …
Executive Functioning Skills Coaching for College Students
Smart as a whip. What does that really mean anyway? But I can’t think of another phrase that more aptly describes a student with whom I coached. She didn’t have to work that hard in high school to earn one of the coveted positions at UNC – Chapel Hill. Sadly, she had to drop out after her 1st semester due …