Shimmer 2.0 - ADHD Coaching, now AI-enhanced

A very meaningful product-wishing it long term commercial success!

I am delighted to be part of this launch! Working with a highly qualified Shimmer team which strives to continuously is a familiar experience. But in other ways, it is a very different experience this time round. The tides are turning for ADHD care. The latest research findings suggest that the traditional ADHD care routes are helpful, but there is a limit to what they can do. There are mixed findings regarding the effectiveness of long-term pharmacological therapy. There are also mixed findings about therapy’s capacity to improve quality of life in the longer term. In addition, there are arguments about the ethics around psychosocial interventions focused on reducing the neurodivergent – similarly to the reduction of symptoms goals in the mental health disorders or physical illness spaces. But, as the renowned neurodiversity researcher Sonuga-Barke says “This disorder paradigm is also being challenged because it is not delivering clinically”. So, where are we with that? Our stance on this is very considered. It is oriented in neurodiversity paradigm, coaching psychology and positive psychology standing on their own feet as oppose to being a small addition to a therapy session or a coach session narrowly focused on care plan adherence. The neurodiversity paradigm recognises that neurodivergence presents itself through strengths and weaknesses. It talks about “atypical brain” recognised for its differences in thinking, doing and being. Coaching in itself is an executive functioning -aimed intervention facilitating actualisation of personal capacities, talents, strengths and virtues. It is critical and ethical to help those with weaker executive functioning to make this happen in the world which by and large relies on people being meaningfully productive and finding their ways in life, at their own pace. So, I am glad to see this launch happening and excited by the opportunities digital and AI technologies present to improving quality of life for those with ADHD.

Love the AI enhancement. This could help people better understand their patterns and get more from their coaching sessions. This is a big step forward for accessible support. Best Wishes Shimmers Team ✨

Shimmer and coach Candace have helped me immensely in my journey to improve my mental health, focus, and interpersonal relationships. I highly recommend everyone take a look and connect with a Shimmer coach for your personal growth.

This is so epic! Congrats on the launch!!

Incredibly bright, passionate, and mission driven team! Can vouch for Shimmer and the important work they're doing.

Very smart idea, this is part of this issue for people with ADHD, they even get bored in the session of their coaching... It's looking extremely smart & I think the market for this type of product is ever-increasing given our reduced attention spans. Best of luck w/ the launch Christal & team!

Congrats on the launch, just shared this with a friend! :)

Let’s go Shimmer! ✨

Congrats on the launch! I've been working a coach through Shimmer since Aug. 2023, and I can't say enough good things about the experience. My coach is an incredible human, and the platform itself makes getting the support I need seamless. I'm so excited to use these features in a way that helps my coach and I get more out of our sessions and our time together. Y'all are doing amazing work - thanks so much for existing!