Anatomy of A Trusting Relationship

Anatomy of A Trusting RelationshipPost from: Adult ADD Strengths One of my Adult ADHD Coaching clients explains his process in developing trust. “- I was in pain, looking for help in my life and to make sense of my ADHD - The Blog writer was very straightforward, and he seemed honestly to want to share what had worked in managing his ADHD - The blog writer didn’t give a One Silver Bullet answer–which I don’t tend to trust. - I got the distinct sense that his goal was to help people…to pay his learning forward, rather than to sell anything. - He mentioned Pete, but I had to go find Pete and reach out to him First impressions of Pete: 1) Favorable 2) Efficient 3) Had a process 4) Friendly enough, but not too friendly 5) Asked me really specific, pointed questions - The questions on his questionnaire were smart, forced me to be introspective, and took the pressure off me with the structure. He set expectations on the phone call–firm but not overbearing, and gave me a chance to ask questions and feel comfortable. - The structure and Pete’s upfront process and questionnaire made him seem “in control”, like he knew what he was doing, without being too rigid. - On the phone, he seemed confident with a smooth and steady voice. This confidence helped me feel I could relax - As an ADHD guy who runs a business, I was impressed with the design and the qualifying that happened by Pete’s questionnaire - Pete Set expectations at the beginning that I would...
Source: Adult ADD Strengths - Category: Psychiatrists and Psychologists Authors: Tags: ADD / ADHD Coaching Source Type: blogs