The BYB Approach

Research indicates that treating anxiety and executive functioning challenges simultaneously is more effective than treating them separately.

BYB Coaching works from the strengths perspective and incorporates the following evidence-based interventions and approaches to target anxiety and executive functioning symptoms of ASD, NVLD, and ADHD:

  • Interventions

    • ADHD Coaching

    • DBT Therapy

    • CBT Therapy

  • Approaches

    • Positive Psychology

    • Solutions-Focused

    • Mindfulness

Why Choose Groups?

Step-by-step program using my innovative Light Your SPARK system

  • Learn mindfulness skills that increase self-awareness, help manage emotions, and support healthy relationships

  • Discover your strengths and how to use them to troubleshoot challenges, which boosts self-esteem and self-knowledge

  • Learn executive functioning skills that support academic success and independent living

  • Connect with other tweens and teens like you through group activities to improve your social skills and expand your community

  • Help other group members by sharing the skills and strategies you’ve tried, what’s worked, and why

About Be Your Best Butterfly Coaching Groups

  • Tween and teen girls with Turner Syndrome (TS) are often neurodivergent. Their brains work and process information differently, and they are commonly diagnosed with anxiety, depression, OCD, ASD, NVLD, or ADHD.

    Because they are neurodivergent, individuals with TS are passionate and hardworking and often have a wonderful way with words. But being neurodivergent can also come with unique challenges, especially with mental health, relationships, academics, and independent living.

    Learn more about brain-based challenges and conditions associated with TS, their treatment, and seeking help here.

  • Onboarding Sessions

    • Learn the tech skills needed to get the most out of the group

    • Separate sessions for parents and participants

    Virtual Group Meetings Every 2 Weeks

    • 12 core sessions split into two parts

    • Part 1 (sessions 1-6) focuses on mindfulness, managing emotions, and relationship skills.

    • Part 2 (sessions 7-12) is optional and focuses on executive functioning skills. You can register for Part 2 at the end of Part 1.

    • There’s a final session to celebrate all we’ve learned together

    • Middle school (ages 11-14) and high school (ages 14-18) groups meet on different days or at different times.

    • Each session is an hour long.

    Between Session Practice

    • Participants practice the skills learned during meetings.

    • Sometimes, that means journaling about it or filling out a worksheet.

    • Sometimes, it involves fun exercises, like decorating a binder to share with the group.

    • Practice takes about 10-15 min a day.

    Group Communication

    • Weekly messages from me with reminders, encouragement, and tips

    • Online community

    1 Individual Check-In With Pt. 1 and Pt. 2

    1 Complementary Parent Session

References Supporting My Model

  • van de Weijer-Bergsma, E., Formsma, A.R., de Bruin, E.I., et al. (2012). The Effectiveness of Mindfulness Training on Behavioral Problems and Attentional Functioning in Adolescents with ADHD. J Child Fam Stud, 21(5), 775–787. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-011-9531-7

  • Meyer, J., Ramklint, M., Hallerbäck, M., Lööf, M., & Isaksson, J. (2021). DBT-Based Skills Training for Adolescents With ADHD: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 60(10), S151. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaac.2021.09.052.

  • Giwerc, D., & Ramsay, J. R. (2024, March 5, 2020-10-28). ADHD Therapy Comparison: CBT vs. ADHD Coaching. https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-therapy-cbt-vs-coaching/