WHY BRAIN TRAINING?
True or False: Everyone forgets things sometimes?
What is: TRUE
(BLANK) helps us plan and complete what is required to complete a goal or task.
For example: when playing Rush Hour, if you get stuck getting the red car out, you may turn the board to see if a new perspective helps.
What is a STRATEGY?
What is emotion mind, rational mind and wise mind
What is your keys, your medication, your cell phone, important forms, medication scripts
What 2 states of mind make up our wise mind?
What is Emotion mind and Rational Mind
How do we practice Brain Training at Coast?
We do this by playing games and working on strategies that help us combat things we can’t control.
What is TIMING AND PRIMING
What is Non- Judgmentally, One- Mindfully and Effectively
What should you add on a To-Do List
What is daily chores, items that need to be picked up at the store, bills that need to be paid, meetings with workers, homework for group, preparation for interviews ex: getting a resume together
The state of mind someone when you are thinking only of the facts.
What is RATIONAL mind
What does Brain Training help with?
Brain training is designed to help with some of the cognitive dysfunctions that we all experience on a day to day basis such as difficulty with memory, problem solving or planning.
(BLANK) is an important strategy for people who are struggling to remember to do important things.
What is SETTING ALARMS?
Name the three "WHAT" skills
What is Observe, Describe and Participate
How does organization help our memory?
•Organization in your environment and in your daily routines will help you remember things more easily
•When we are more organized, we get less frustrated or anxious which helps when we are trying to remember something
In this what skill you put words to your experience.
What is DESCRIBE
Name one part of cognition that we work on during Brain Training group
What is: Social cognition, Working memory, Problem solving, Attention, Verbal and visual learning and memory, Processing speed
What is LINKING TASKS.
Name the "WHAT" skill- having a "Teflon mind"- letting experiences, thoughts or feelings slip in and out.
What is OBSERVE
What are some things that we can do to make sure that we remember important things?
What is write it down, create a To-Do- list, set an alarm
(BLANK) is where you find a special place for your belongings so you don't forget them.
What is AUTOMATIC PLACES
Can you give an example of an automatic place that you currently use?
This is our ability to remember information. It is our ability to use relevant information during a task for example: remembering the steps to your favorite recipe!
Getting ready to function at our best.
What is PRIMING?
Name the skill- you hear a song on the radio that you like- you start singing and dancing, fully engaged in the present moment, without judgement.
What is PARTICIPATE
Why is the strategy of setting alarms helpful?
What is they remind us of important things we need to do such as appointments, birthdays etc...
What is get a good night sleep, remain calm, going for a walk before meetings or situations where we have to make decisions, step away from the situation, ensure that I have eaten.