Executive Function encompasses mental processes that enable you to set and achieve goals. These skills are crucial for problem-solving, planning, and emotional regulation. Research indicates that robust executive functioning skills significantly impact your mental and physical health, as well as your overall quality of life. Conversely, weak executive functioning can hinder academic performance, job retention, and social relationships.
The three primary executive functions are:
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Working Memory
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Cognitive Flexibility
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Inhibition Control
Sarah Lundquist, M.Ed., our Executive Function & Learning Coach, understands the exceptional challenges students & professionals face. With over 17 years of experience in education, Sarah has worked with individuals including those with learning challenges, gifted young artists, and parents/adults facing their own executive functioning challenges. Sarah attended Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida where she earned both her BA in Arts and Humanities and a dual Masters in Education and Environmental Education. She also holds a certificate in Ecotherapy.
At Southeast Psych Nashville, Sarah offers executive functioning coaching for those 12 years old and older. This program is designed to empower students & professionals by building on their strengths and addressing their individualized needs. We begin by identifying an individual’s strengths and challenges, then create a personalized plan to develop the skills and strategies that best suit their learning style.
Each session includes:
- Reviewing class assignments or professional projects.
- Discussing effective techniques.
- Creating structured plans for large assignments and/or goals.
- Establishing organizational systems and schedules.
- Exploring higher-order thinking skills.
Through continuous self-reflection, the goal is to provide gradual support and empower individuals to become independent achievers. Sarah is kind, sensitive, and dedicated to building trusting relationships with each individual she works with. In her free time, Sarah enjoys coaching Powerlifting with her Special Olympic Athletes, fostering dogs, and exploring the arts. Her heroes include: Mister Rogers, Malala Yousafzai and Coach Ted Lasso.
