For Christian College Students: The College Focus Plan
College can feel like chaos — assignments piling up, sleep disappearing, and overwhelm setting in.
The College Focus Plan is a 12-week coaching journey that helps students regain focus, organization, and confidence — one week at a time — with Christ at the center of it all. We’ll simplify time, strengthen follow-through, and build structure that sticks.
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“Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers...”
1 Timothy 4:12 (NLT)
Phase 1:
Mapping & Momentum
(Weeks 1–3)
Create your academic roadmap, review your syllabi, and set up a weekly plan that fits your brain and honors your faith and assesses your habits and focus patterns. We work on planning your week, managing your energy, and starting assignments without procrastination or panic.
Skills: Planning, Time Awareness, Task Initiation
​“Teach us to realize the brevity of life, so that we may grow in wisdom.”
Psalm 90:12 (NLT)
Phase 2:
Systems &
Self-Leadership
(Weeks 4–6)
Put your new tools into practice with personalized weekly coaching.
We’ll create ADHD-friendly routines, learn to reach out to professors with confidence, and stay on top of assignments even when motivation dips.
Skills: Organization, Accountability, Emotional Regulation
​“Be strong and courageous, and do the work.” 1 Chronicles 28:20 (NLT)
Phase 3:
Focus &
Follow-Through
(Weeks 7–9)
Address distractions, burnout, and stress head-on. You’ll learn how to sustain attention, manage social and digital noise, and keep faith when the workload gets heavy.
Skills: Sustained Attention, Stress Management, Flexibility
“Let us run with endurance the race God has set before us.” Hebrews 12:1 (NLT)
Phase 4:
Finishing Strong (Weeks 10–12)
As the semester closes, we’ll create your finals plan, prioritize rest, and build a carryover system for next term. You’ll leave with confidence, clear habits, and a Christ-centered plan to thrive in college life.
Skills: Goal-Directed Persistence, Reflection, Renewal
“The Lord will guide you continually, giving you water when you are dry and restoring your strength.” — Isaiah 58:11 (NLT)
I'm Dawn Swayne, ADHD Specialist
When I was a student at Duke University, I struggled with focus, organization, and motivation — not realizing I had undiagnosed ADHD. I know how it feels to work hard and still fall behind.
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Now, as an ADHD Coach and Certified Christian Life Coach with over a decade of experience, I give students the kind of support I wish I’d had.
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If you’re juggling classes, distractions, and faith all at once, you don’t have to do it alone.
This is Christ-drenched, clinically grounded coaching — rooted in Scripture and designed to help your ADHD brain finally find its rhythm.
A La Carte ADHD Coaching
& Support Sessions
These stand-alone coaching options are open to any college student who wants practical, faith-based ADHD support — no full program required.
Each session includes follow-up check-ins, and Christ-centered strategies that help you stay organized, focused, and more confident.
Whether you’re balancing classes, catching up on missed work, or trying to start fresh, you can choose the level of support that fits your needs — and start building a system that works with your brain, not against it.
Study Power Hour
(Body-Doubling)
Join a 1:1 or small-group faith-centered co-working session designed to help you start and finish your tasks with focus and accountability. Perfect for catching up on assignments, studying for exams, or building momentum when motivation is low.
(1 hour)
Assessment & Strategy Session
Discover your ADHD strengths, blind spots, and the root causes of your academic struggles. You’ll leave with a personalized plan that blends neuroscience, Scripture, and practical tools for managing time, motivation, and focus.
(2 hours)
Accommodations & Advocacy Session
We’ll walk step-by-step through reaching out to professors, disability services, or advisors so you can get the support you need. Includes scripts, templates, and encouragement to advocate for yourself with confidence and grace.
(2 hours)
Short-Term Support Package
3 Sessions
A jump-start for new habits, transitions, or academic challenges. Perfect for students needing temporary structure, focused accountability, or support during a stressful stretch of the semester.
Midterm Reset
Session
Feeling behind or overwhelmed? This focused session helps you regroup, create a realistic comeback plan, and move forward without shame — only strategy, structure, and peace.
(2 hours)
Single
Coaching Session
When you just need quick, targeted support — not a full program. Ideal for time management, academic planning, or prepping for finals week with less stress and more confidence.
(1 hour)