Optimize Your Brain Flow: 6-Part Online Workshop

‘Brain flow’ refers to a peak mental state that includes a feeling of energized focus, full involvement, effortless performance, and enjoyment. This state of flow can be disrupted by exposure to increased physical, emotional, or cognitive stress, which causes us to become distracted, disorganized, forgetful, and moody. If the stress continues, the brain slows down and feels sluggish, and our level of motivation and productivity starts to decline. If this sounds familiar, you might be feeling stuck or trapped by work stress, family relationships, or major life transitions. Or, you might be experiencing a stress-related medical condition, postconcussion syndrome, or a somatic symptom disorder.

In this interactive six-part online workshop, learn practical strategies for managing mental fog, burnout, and feelings of overwhelm. We will discuss the roles of the central nervous system and the brain’s prefrontal cortex in activating physical, emotional, and cognitive symptoms of stress. Then we will explore proven methods for improving your brain’s resilience, increasing your physical and mental endurance, and regaining as sense of control and self-sufficiency.

This workshop will take place every Thursday for six weeks, beginning on October 19, 2023. Each session will be 90 minutes in length.

Registration is open to adults (18 years of age or older) in any region who have access to a stable internet connection and the ability to use Zoom with an enabled web camera and microphone. To get the most out of this workshop, you should be open to changing unhelpful behaviours and habits, willing to engage in group discussions, and able to practice the suggested strategies on your own between sessions.

Workshop sessions will be presented by Dr. Virginia Newton, a Registered Psychologist with a practice in Clinical Neuropsychology. Participants who are residents of Alberta, Manitoba, or Northwest Territories will also have the opportunity to schedule separate individual sessions with Dr. Newton for cognitive testing, biofeedback/neurofeedback, hypnotherapy, and/or neuropsychological counselling. Details can be found on the Newton Neuropsychology website.

Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this workshop is not to be considered medical advice and does not provide or substitute for mental health treatment. Your participation in the workshop does not make you a patient or client of Dr. Newton, and no therapist-patient is being formed. Dr. Newton is not responsible for any action that you may choose to take regarding the information provided, or any negative consequences from such action. The purpose of workshop is to provide participants with useful information and support in reaching their personal goals. However, individual success depends on your own mental and emotional state, as well as your dedication, effort, and commitment.

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FND & Me: Functional Neurological Disorder Support Group

This is a discussion and peer support group for adults diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). Led by a clinical neuropsychologist, our group helps individuals with FND learn more about the disorder and the best ways to manage related symptoms. Meetings take place on the first Friday of every month and we hope to include a variety of guest speakers. We will likely be meeting virtually through December 2024, but group members are encouraged to set up additional in-person meetups, if desired. There is no fee to attend this group.

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