The Cognitive Coach

The Cognitive Coach My name is Doreen Bridgman and I am the Cognitive Coach. I work with people to develop strategies in order to manage their daily lives.

I am a Speech Language Pathologist with 25 years of experience helping people overcome their challenges. If you have experienced a TBI/concussion, stroke, been diagnosed with ADD or are experiencing age-related memory changes, The Cognitive Coach can help. I will help you to identify your strengths and develop strategies to overcome your challenges. In-home sessions and skype are also available.

Academic performance isn’t just about time management, it’s about cognitive energy management, especially for ADHD stude...
01/13/2026

Academic performance isn’t just about time management, it’s about cognitive energy management, especially for ADHD students.
Studying for two hours doesn’t cost the same amount of brain energy for every student.
If a teen burns most of their executive function during the school day, after-school homework becomes a load problem, not a motivation problem.
The new semester works better when we schedule around energy peaks, not just available hours.
👇 Where does your student’s energy tank during the week?

Is the pace I’m setting supportive of my brain or working against it?Before we talk productivity or motivation, it’s wor...
01/10/2026

Is the pace I’m setting supportive of my brain or working against it?
Before we talk productivity or motivation, it’s worth asking your brain first:
• Is this pace sustainable for my attention, energy, and recovery needs?
• Does it allow space for rest, learning, and emotional regulation?
• Is it truly productive or just cognitively exhausting?
• What happens to my thinking, patience, and decision‑making when life speeds up?
The truth is: effective action planning isn’t about doing more.
It’s about protecting the brain that does the doing.
Strong plans consider things like:
✔ cognitive load
✔ stress recovery
✔ realistic timelines
✔ habits that support sleep, movement, and mental clarity
When brain health is part of the building process, goals don’t just look good on paper, they hold up in real life.
This season doesn’t require a complete overhaul.
It calls for a reset that respects how your brain actually works.

This first full week back is one of the most demanding weeks for ADHD teens, not because they lack motivation, but becau...
01/08/2026

This first full week back is one of the most demanding weeks for ADHD teens, not because they lack motivation, but because their cognitive load just spiked.
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Personal Inventory > New Year’s Resolutions 🧠Save this to revisit later➡️Before setting new goals, pause to take a brain...
01/07/2026

Personal Inventory > New Year’s Resolutions 🧠
Save this to revisit later➡️
Before setting new goals, pause to take a brain‑based personal inventory. Reflection supports brain health, realistic pacing, and sustainable habit change.
You don’t need to rush this season.
You need alignment.
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The first full week of the year comes with a lot of pressure, especially for parents and professionals.If motivation fee...
01/06/2026

The first full week of the year comes with a lot of pressure, especially for parents and professionals.
If motivation feels shaky, that’s not a failure, it’s a signal that your brain is carrying too heavy of a load.
This week isn’t about doing more, it’s about choosing one brain‑smart strategy you can actually sustain.
👇 Which one are you carrying into this week?

Save this as a reminder ➡️The first Monday of the year often comes with pressure to go all in. But your brain doesn’t re...
01/05/2026

Save this as a reminder ➡️
The first Monday of the year often comes with pressure to go all in. But your brain doesn’t reset overnight, and sustainable progress doesn’t come from urgency.
Before setting the tone for the week, the month…the year pause and ask:
• Is the pace I’m choosing realistic?
• Does it support my brain health and energy?
• What’s one small, intentional step I can take today?
Productivity isn’t about speed, it’s about sustainable change.
When you plan with your brain in mind, follow-through becomes easier and burnout becomes less likely.
Start gently. Build intentionally.
That’s how change actually lasts.
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The first full week of the year doesn’t need more goals.It needs better brain strategies.If motivation feels shaky or pr...
01/05/2026

The first full week of the year doesn’t need more goals.It needs better brain strategies.
If motivation feels shaky or pressure is already creeping in, that’s not a discipline problem, it’s a brain load problem.
These strategies focus on:• Energy before effort• Fewer tools, better execution• Sustainable pace over hustle
You don’t need to overhaul your life this week.You need one strategy your brain can support.
Which one are you carrying into this week? 👇

Brain-Based Personal Inventory 🧠✨Swipe to reflect ➡️Before the goals.Before the habits.Before the pressure to “start ove...
01/02/2026

Brain-Based Personal Inventory 🧠✨
Swipe to reflect ➡️
Before the goals.
Before the habits.
Before the pressure to “start over.”
Pause.
Instead of jumping into New Year’s resolutions, try taking a brain-based personal inventory. Reflection helps regulate stress, improve focus, and support long-term brain health, which makes any plan more sustainable.
As you read through, ask yourself:
• Which relationships support my emotional energy and mental clarity?
• Which habits strengthen my brain and which drain it?
• Which goals still align with this season of life?
• What obstacles keep repeating, and what are they teaching me?
This isn’t about fixing yourself.
It’s about understanding how your brain is functioning right now so you can plan with intention, not urgency.
Awareness is brain care.
And reflection is the foundation of sustainable change.
💚 Save this for later + come back to it as you reset.
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Hoping your first day of 2026 brought you feelings of focus and calm, paving the way for what you are looking for this y...
01/02/2026

Hoping your first day of 2026 brought you feelings of focus and calm, paving the way for what you are looking for this year 💕. Take care of your brain, and it will take care of you.

The holidays can bring joy… and a lot of pressure.Today’s reminder is simple but powerful:connection matters more than p...
12/24/2025

The holidays can bring joy… and a lot of pressure.

Today’s reminder is simple but powerful:
connection matters more than perfection.

If things don’t go exactly as planned, that doesn’t mean you failed.
Your nervous system, and your child’s, benefits most from feeling safe, seen, and together.

Pause. Breathe. Stay present.
That’s what lasts.

Together we will manage the holiday season. 🤍

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Holiday overwhelm doesn’t mean you’re failing, it means your brain needs a pause. 💙Today’s reminder is to create a Pause...
12/23/2025

Holiday overwhelm doesn’t mean you’re failing, it means your brain needs a pause. 💙

Today’s reminder is to create a Pause Plan: simple strategies you can use the moment stress starts to rise. Whether it’s stepping outside, breathing deeply, or finding a quiet space, these small pauses help calm the nervous system and bring clarity back online.

This is especially helpful for parents and teens navigating busy schedules, sensory overload, and emotional fatigue during the holidays.

You don’t have to do this perfectly.
You just need permission to pause.

Together we will manage the holiday season. ✨

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