About Hazel
Hazel graduated from Pomona College in 1986 and went on to complete her Master's in Social Work from Boston University in June, 1992. During her Master's she concentrated on large family systems working to tackle developmental issues such as ADHD. She Completed the Family Therapy Certificate Program at Boston University in August 1992.
Hazel is the proud parent of six lively children. Parenting a large family system affords Hazel the opportunity to learn, grow, and practice many of the coaching skills she helps her clients acquire and put into practice. Large family systems require organization, time management, and excellent communication skills in order to function, and help all grow and develop in a healthy loving environment. Hazel has years of “hands-on “ experience dealing with chores, homework, sibling rivalry, bedtime, and other discipline situations which can be exacerbated when ADHD is part of the picture.
Professional Training
In June 2003, Hazel participated in The American Coaching Association's ADHD Coaching Course held in central Israel. She learned ADHD coaching from Master Coach, Susan Sussman. Hazel learned from Sue how to co-create a coaching partnership based on mutual trust, education, skills, structure, strategies and support.
Soon after completing the course Hazel started SynergetiCoaching an Organizational, ADHD, Life Coaching and Consulting Service. She coaches kids, teens, adults, parents of young children, and large family systems, in person, over the phone, and video conferencing with SKYPE.
Hazel runs an Individual Coaching and Group Coaching program at Neveh Rehumah Girls School in Jerusalem. Hazel loves the challenge of working with Teens. Many people ask how she manages kids in the height of their transition into adulthood and hormonal roller coaster, and Hazel answers: “Teens are always filled with surprises. They have high energy, terrific dreams, and goals they want to achieve. It is a great age to work with!”
Professional Affiliation
Hazel is a member of the Ethics and Standards Committee of ICF. In addition, she is the chairperson of the new members welcoming committee at her local chapter. Hazel is also a member of the ICF’s ADHD Special Interest Group Forum.
Hazel has completed the ICF requirements and is now a Professional Certified Coach, PCC..
Hazel is also a registered coach for Edge Foundation for ADHD coaches.
She is an associate member of the American Coaching Association.
Hazel loves volunteering at ICF. “At ICF I have the opportunity to meet so many coaches from all different backgrounds. Our main connection is our desire to maintain high professional standards within our respective coaching fields. I learn so much from the other coaches!” Through ICF Hazel partipates in professional development workshops which help her to maintain high professional coaching standards.
She is active in her community and offers lectures and workshops for parent groups, adults with ADHD, and teachers.
Hazel travels to the US to participate in the Annual International CHADD conference on ADHD. During the conference Hazel has the opportunity to learn about the most recent research based treatment options for ADHD. “ I love going to the conferences. The partipants are parents, professionals, and lay people who all want to learn more about ADHD and help their loved ones succeed. It is a wonderful environment to learn and network!
In addition, Hazel participates in CHADD’s Coaches Two Day workshops to gain new insight, ideas, and education about coaching clients with ADHD. Hazel has completed her specialty training for kids, teens, and young adults with Master Coach, Jodi Sleeper-Triplett. (JST coach.org) “Jodi is a wonderful ADHD coach who has helped me to understand and learn so much about kids with ADHD.”
Mentor Coaching
Hazel is also an active Mentor Coach to many new coaches. Hazel’s specializes in helping newer coaches get their business off the ground. In addition, she supports new and growing coaches through supervision of their case load. Hazel enjoys working with other coaches as they put together a working plan for their clients. Hazel is happy to speak with any coach about her Mentor Coaching program.