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Sender:  Ray - Coaching for Test Anxiety

I am looking into coaching services for my brother-in-law. Here is his situation: He is what I believe to be learning disabled. He works as a carpenter hand and has for the past two years been trying to pass the state licensing exam for contractors license. It is an open book exam. He has complained that he gets anxious and rushes towards the end of the exam. He also complains of having trouble reading. He is forty years old. On the one hand I would tell him to get in touch with the Mass. Rehab Commission but he needs directed help in a hurry to pass this exam. Possibly coaching to deal with test anxiety and to see if there is anything that can be done regarding his reading difficulties. How might you help us with this goal? 

Dear Ray

Thanks for your message. It sounds like you want to do all you can so that your brother in law passes. And the pressure is on. I think the scenario you present has the working of a good coaching application because it has to do with assessing what the real problem may be - aptitude, attitude, anxiety or a combination of all of these factors.

What we would do is assess your brother in law - by talking to him and doing some basic tests. Then we would be in a position to make a plan - which your brother in law would be in charge of seeing through. Depending upon his needs we would support him ourselves, or help find the right supports that would make him successful in fulfilling his goals.

If you like, we can talk a bit on the phone to see if scheduling a consultation makes sense for you and/or your brother in law. Thanks for dropping this note!

Chip Bradish, LMHC

617-524-6807

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