WHY BRAIN TRAINING?
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.
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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 is
G = gathering options
E = evaluating the options
M = making the decision
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
True or False: Neurons that fire together, wire together.
What is TRUE?
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What is SETTING ALARMS?
Name the three "WHAT" skills
What is Observe, Describe and Participate
What are some ways that you can show others that you are listening?
What is face the speaker, turn off music, put cell phone on silent, give them your full attention, make eye contact.
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 Brainstorming helpful?
What is it can help you think of other ways to tackle problems that may work rather than having only one way to try. It can help find creative solutions that might make things easier to do.
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.