ORGANIZATION & STUDY SKILLS

When a student’s presenting issues involve organizational and study skills, I use an executive functioning lens to understand the underlying behaviors and causes, identify strengths and challenges, support the student in identifying goals, and break down a series of steps the student can take to make progress. 

Study skills are one of my favorite areas to support because they lend themselves to coaching, and students can often experience a great deal of progress over the course of a semester. One of the research areas on which I base strategies is retrieval practice, an area documented extensively by Pooja K. Agarwal, PhD.

When working with students on organizational and study skills, sessions typically address time management strategies, planning and prioritizing, and metacognition concerning the effectiveness of specific study strategies. Motivational issues, anxiety, and mental health needs add further complexity to many students’ cases, making coordination with psychologists, medical professionals, and counselors particularly valuable in developing treatment plans.

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