Lego (R) Serious Play (R) for ADHD
LEGO® Serious Play® Coach, offers a unique ADHD coaching experience that harnesses the power of LEGO-based therapy. This innovative, evidence-backed approach transforms traditional coaching by using structured, collaborative LEGO building to address the challenges often faced by individuals with ADHD including social skills, focus, problem-solving, and emotional regulation.
Why LEGO® Serious Play® for ADHD Coaching?
LEGO® Serious Play® (LSP) is more than just building with bricks, it’s a hands-on, minds-on methodology that encourages deep thinking, creativity, and communication. The process involves building physical models to represent thoughts, feelings, and challenges, which helps externalize and clarify ideas that might otherwise remain hidden. This tactile, visual, and interactive approach is especially effective for neurodivergent thinkers, including those with ADHD, who may benefit from alternative ways of learning and expressing themselves.
How LEGO-Based Coaching Supports ADHD
Social Skills Development
LEGO-based coaching is inherently collaborative. Sessions encourage turn-taking, sharing ideas, teamwork, and open conversation skills that are often challenging for individuals with ADHD. By working together to build models, participants practice social interaction in a safe, structured environment.
Focus and Concentration
The structured yet creative nature of LEGO building requires sustained attention and engagement. Completing a project, whether individually or in a group, helps improve focus and concentration, providing immediate feedback and a sense of accomplishment.
Problem-Solving and Planning
Every LEGO build is a mini problem-solving exercise. Participants must plan, organise, and adapt as they construct their models, strengthening executive function skills that are often areas of difficulty for those with ADHD.
Emotional Regulation
LEGO-based sessions provide a playful, non-judgmental space for exploring and expressing emotions. Building models can help individuals externalise feelings, making it easier to discuss and manage them, which supports emotional self-regulation.
Creative Expression
LEGO bricks offer endless possibilities for creative expression. This freedom encourages imagination and innovation, allowing participants to express themselves in ways that feel natural and enjoyable.
Carlene Bantick offers this service, contact her via the form, or via her page.
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