Purposeful Connections

08/01/2025

When parents of children with ADHD make self-care a priority, they can experience a profound impact on their overall well-being, leading to a more serene home environment and more effective parenting.
Some tips I like to do is go for a 20 minute walk, sit with a cup of tea and read a chapter in my favorite book. I also enjoy crossword puzzles. Taking time in your day for yourself is very important. As another form of self care reach out to Purposeful Connections for a free 30 minute parent call with owner and behavior analyst, Michelle Gaudet.

07/20/2025

This…..❤️

The Therapist Parent 🩵

07/18/2025

Check this exciting event on 7/25!!!

07/18/2025

What are Executive Functions?

The term executive functions is defined as a set of skills that act in a coordinated way to direct perception, emotion, thought and action. Executive functions control a person’s ability to engage in purposeful, organized, strategic, self-regulated and goal directed behavior. More plainly stated executive functions give the commands to engage. They direct or cue the engagement of other mental processes that we use to perceive, feel, think and act. It is your inner dialogue, or ability to use self-talk, that is involved with many skills, including the ability to interact socially with others, manage time and get to where you need to be with the materials needed, and the ability to be able to think about your own thinking and actions.
Dm to discuss executive function coaching with Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst and owner of Purposeful Connections, Michelle Gaudet 😄

07/18/2025

Purposeful Connections
Now enrolling for social groups for Fall
E-mail for more information
michelle@purposeful-connections.com

07/17/2025

Meet Jill
Jill is a speech-language pathologist who earned her graduate degree from Emerson College in 2023. She works in a public school, supporting students' expressive, receptive, and social language development. Jill also has experience working with school-aged children with executive functioning challenges. She is passionate about helping children develop pragmatic and social language skills, empowering them to self-advocate and engage meaningfully with peers and adults. Outside of work, she enjoys exercising, reading, listening to audiobooks, spending time with her nephews, and relaxing at the beach.

07/15/2025

Meet Grizz!!
Grizz, is a handsome English cream golden retriever, is a six-year-old certified therapy dog trained through Golden Opportunities for Independence in Walpole. Grizz is present at all sessions and is always available for petting, cuddling, deep pressure, or just a furry friend who will listen with unconditional love and acceptance.
Michelle is his dog handler and biggest fan! Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns.

07/11/2025

Hi, I’m Michelle Gaudet. I am the founder and owner of Purposeful Connections:
Nurturing Independence and Social Interactions. I am an Elementary Education
Teacher, School Counselor, Parent Coach, and a Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst. I
have been working with kids, teens, young adults, and their parents for over 30 years. I
work with children, teens, young adults and families offering an array of social,
emotional, behavioral, and executive functioning therapy services and coaching. I am
the owner of Purposeful Connections, and my practice is in Medfield. My husband Rich
and I have two sons ages 21 and 23. When I am not working, you can find me walking
my black lab, practicing yoga, or attempting to knit.

www.purposeful-connections.com

07/08/2025

Now accepting clients for social groups, executive function coaching, and adaptive yoga.

06/11/2025

All are welcome at adaptive yoga…..
Pm me for details.

11/03/2024

Such a fun time at our post-Halloween party!! 🎃For more information about social groups, check out my website: www.purposeful-connections.com

09/27/2024

Looking for help with my small business, Purposeful Connections, on Saturdays. Perfect opportunity for a teacher, occupational therapist, or recent college graduate with a degree in special education or occupational therapy. Please pm me with your resume.
Great pay!