ReMind presentation 2014

“The kinds of skills that tend to weaken with age are the

one’s that, at any age, must be used to maintain them.”

Re-Mind

• Brain researchers originally thought the brain was essentially staticand that once damaged it cannot be recovered.

• Evidence shows that the brain remains "plastic" throughout life: itcan rewire or change itself and even create new cells in responseto new learning - Neuroplasticity.

Memory loss problems do not get better with time, they progressively

get worse. If you leave it you will lose it!

Do you have difficulty with any of these?• Tired and unmotivated

• Unable to concentrate

• Unable to “cram it all in”

• Information overload!

• Can’t learn something new,

• Forgot where you put your keys (again!)

• Just met someone but have already forgotten their name,

• Unable to focus on tasks

• Always taking down notes and reminders

• Can’t recall whats on your shopping list

• Struggling to think out of the box

• Walking into a room and forgetting why

You can stop the memory decline and

even reverse some loss.

Why does our memory get worse?

In a ever changing fast paced and competitive society, we

so also need to make some changes to be able to adapt. It

is when we fail to do so and implement various coping tools

that we begin to see the cracks…

Poor sleep quality Fast paced lifestyles

Technology taking over AnxietyIncreased sick days Deadlines

Burnout High expectations Mental fatigue Long hours

Poor work quality Confused

Depression Pressure

Low job satisfaction Lack of confidence

STRESS………..

Memory can fail us…

It’s not because you forgot how to

remember—it’s because your brain isn’t

processing information very clearly.

Our Re-Mind Memory exercises sharpen

the brain’s ability to record what you

see and hear so that you can create a

crystal-clear memory that’s easy to

recall.

Topics Covered in Course:

Sensory Memory

Sensory memory allows an individual toremember an input brought throughsenses in greater detail but only for afew seconds. The more senses used thegreater your ability for possible recall.

Is your mouth starting to

water just by activating

your sense of sight?

The memory tree

Short-term memory

Short term memory is like the receptionist of the brain

and involves its ability to hold small amounts of

information in an active state, ready to be used. But

how do we store this into our long-term?

Did you know?

It's no accident that telephone numbers are

seven digits long. Our working/short-term

memory which stores ideas just long enough

for us to understand them, can hold on

average a maximum of seven digits. Thisallows you to look up a phone number and

remember it just long enough to dial.

Long term memory

How can we move important short term

memory information into our long term

memory.

If you want something to stick, be

creative in making it so absurd

that you can’t get it out…

Remembering names, lists & numbers.

Various techniquesare exploredallowing individualsto find a techniquethat is most suitableto their learning style

PEG IT!Ryan = Iron

How the brain works…

Insight into basic functioning of

brain – we look at the various parts

of the brain involved in memory

formation and how it decides what

is useful information to be

remembered and what is not

Tips to enhance memory recall

Various myths are

challenged and

easy daily exercises

to improve memory

and concentration

are explored.

Tip of the day. Keep stress in check.

Stress increases cortisol, (our stress

hormone) which inhibits us from

thinking clearly and remembering

things

Overview of topics

• Types of memory

• How to remember lists, numbers, names

• Learn to be more creative and think out of the box

• Tips to enhance memory recall

• Insight into basic functioning of brain

• What is memory and memory loss

• Various insightful techniques to improve memory

• Many practical games and exercises

• Exercises to practice at home

Benefits of the Re-Mind Course

• Faster and sharper brain functioning

• Be more creative

• Thinking out of the box

• Better focus

• Increase memory

• Learn easier

• Increase confidence

• Perform better at work

• See how the brain works

• Increase concentration and attention

• Learn and practice techniques to remember everything

Memory for Peak Performance

An optimal memory will have the following advantages:

• Remember facts and words in meetings

• Better public speaking and presentations

• Feel more confident when communicating with

others

• Remember every day activities, dates, numbers,

conversations, names and information better

• Change brain structure to have a better memory

• Learn to de-stress and concentrate better

Session structure

The Re-Mind classes take place in a group setting,

which consists of fun interactive, stimulating

sessions filled with facts, games and exercises. We

run the course from our practice or can come to

you!

• The course is offered in either a set of 10 or 20

sessions ( of which 10 are top-up’s)

• Sessions are 45 minutes long

Remember the brain is like a muscle, it must be

exercised to say fit and sharp!

When the shape on the below is folded at the dotted

lines which shape does it produce?

Males being better at spatial intelligence due to testosterone has been repeatedly

measured with confirming results: males have on average a slightly better

capacity with spatial tasks, especially the ability to note that a geometric figure is

the same if rotated 180 degrees. In a study they showed that if you castrate malerats, they no longer have an edge over females on navigating a maze. It appears

that better spatial ability is actually a side effect of testosterone.

Which shape is it?

A few teasers to taste!

1. For the previous teaser, the answer is A

2. Take the letters ERGRO. Put three letters in front of it,

and the same three letters behind to form a common

English word.

Any clues?

3.

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100 Jan Hofmeyer Rd, Westville, Durban

031-2668563

Andrea KellermanB.A., H.E.D., B.A. Hons. Psych. , M.Ed Psych., Dipl.Adv.Hyp., ISNR

registered Neurofeedback Practitioner. (Prac. No. PS0115207 and

SAMHF 791953)

Doug BerryB.A. Psych., B.A. Hons. Psych., Professional Registered Counsellor,

ISNR registered Neurofeedback Practitioner (PRC0010030/2009)

Jenna OertelB.A. Psych., B.A. Hons. Psych., Dip. H.R. Man. Professional Registered

Counsellor, ISNR registered Neurofeedback Practitioner

(PRC0011800)

Merisha NayagerB.A. Psych., B.A. Hons. Psych. (Current), ReMind & EQ-Advantedge facilitator .

How good are you????