Wrap-Up
Wrap-Up Listen To Page You’ve made it to your journey’s end. At this last stop on your journey, you will: Review key points from previous lessons Revisit the goals you set up at the beginning of the journey and identify where you are with these goals now Wrap-Up has 6 sections: To get started, select […]
Land of Nod
Land of Nod Listen To Page You’ve made it to the Land of Nod module. Here, you will be learning about: The importance of sleep and ways to promote good sleep The impact of stress and ways to handle stress The importance of good self-care Land of Nod has 12 sections: To get started, select […]
Orchards of Organization
Orchards of Organization Listen To Page You’ve made it to the Orchards of Organization module. Here, you will be learning about: The importance of staying organized to help you get things done and reduce problems at school, work, and at home Strategies to help improve your attention, like setting up a quiet study area or […]
State of Emotional Control
State of Emotional Control Listen To Page You’ve made it to the State of Emotional Control module. Here, you will learn about: Why teens with epilepsy might have trouble managing their emotions The six (6) steps for controlling emotions called STARRS: Stop, Think, Accept, Relax, Reframe, Solve How assumptions can lead to conflict and how […]
Falls of Inhibition
Falls of Inhibition Listen To Page You’ve made it to the Falls of Inhibition module. Here, you will learn about: Inhibition Personal areas of strength and improvement The importance of stopping and thinking before acting Ways to practice your self-control and inhibition Falls of Inhibition has 9 sections: To get started, select the Next Page […]
Mesa of Monitoring
Mesa of Monitoring Listen To Page You’ve made it to the Mesa of Monitoring module. Here, you will be learning about: What it means to self-monitor The S*M*A*R*T strategy for self-monitoring Stop and Think! Monitor Appraise Reflect Try Something Different! The importance of monitoring your actions and appraising others’ reactions to your behavior Mesa of […]
Mists Of Memory
Mists of Memory Listen To Page You’ve made it to the Mists of Memory module. Here, you will be learning about: How memories are stored and the role of attention in memory How working memory and attention are affected by epilepsy Important ways to improve your memory and attention Using these skills to set yourself […]
Island of Initiation
Island of Initiation Listen To Page You’ve made it to the Island of Initiation module. Here, you will be learning about: Different ways to help you get started with your work, chores, and other responsibilities Finding ways to schedule free time into your calendar Island of Initiation has 7 sections: To get started, select the […]
Problem Solving Peak
Problem Solving Peak Listen To Page You’ve made it to the Problem Solving Peak module. Here, you will be learning about: Problem solving and the steps you can take to solve challenges The A-B-C-D-E strategy for solving problems How to apply the A-B-C-D-E strategy to your own challenges You’ll start by meeting Sara and Thomas, […]
Peninsula of Positive Thoughts
Peninsula of Positive Thoughts Listen To Page As you embark on your first destination for your journey, you will be learning about: Executive functioning and epilepsy The importance of staying positive How to have a positive attitude and remember that problems are just a part of life and are challenges that lead to personal growth […]
10. Wrap-Up
I can’t stop myself! It’s a Brainy Party! Congratulations! You’ve made it to your journey’s end. At this last stop on your journey, you will: Review key points from previous lessons. Revisit the goals you set up at the beginning of the journey and identify where you are with these goals now. Click the “Next Page” […]
9. Stress and Sleep
Hi! It’s me, Brainy, again. You’ve made it to the Stress and Sleep lesson. In this lesson, you will learn about the importance of sleep. Specifically, you will learn about: The importance of sleep and ways to promote good sleep. The impact of stress and ways to handle stress. The importance of good self-care “There is […]
8. Getting Organized
Welcome! In this lesson, you will learn: The importance of staying organized to help you get things done and reduce problems at school and work Strategies to help improve your attention, like setting up a quiet study area and breaking down assignments into smaller steps Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life. – Immanuel […]
7. Master Your Emotions
You’ve made it to the Master Your Emotions lesson. This part of your journey will give you some ideas for controlling your emotions by changing your thoughts and reactions when you are frustrated, stressed, worried, or angry. In this lesson, you will learn about: How some teens with epilepsy find it difficult to control their […]
6. Stop and Think!
Welcome to Stop and Think! You’ve made it to the Stop and Think! lesson. In this lesson, you will earn badges for learning about: Inhibition Personal areas of strength and improvement The importance of Stopping and Thinking before acting Ways to practice your self-control and inhibition “Look before you leap.” ~ Samuel Butler (19th Century Poet) […]
5. Be Your Own Monitor
You’ve made it to the Be your own monitor lesson! Here, we will learn about why it is important to monitor your actions. As a brain, I like to think of myself as being rather smart! But it wasn’t always this way. Long before I became Brainy, I had to learn how to monitor my actions. […]
Legacy – Don’t Forget
You’ve made it to the “Don’t forget” lesson. Here, we will be learning about how memories work and tips for recalling them. You will be learning how working memory and attention are affected by epilepsy. You will be learning important ways to improve your memory and attention. You will learn how to use these skills […]
3. Getting in Gear
Welcome to Getting in Gear In the Getting in Gear lesson, you will learn about: Different ways to help you get started with your work or chores Finding ways to schedule some free fun time The easiest thing is to react. The second easiest thing is to respond. But the hardest thing is to initiate. […]
Legacy – Learning Problem Solving
Welcome to Learning Problem Solving You’ve made it to the Learning Problem Solving lesson. Here, we will learn about solving problems. You will learn a really simple process that will help you solve problems. The process is as easy as A-B-C-D-E. You’ll start by meeting Sara and Thomas, two teens who are struggling with their […]
1. Introduction and Staying Positive
Hi! My name is Brainy. I will be your guide as you embark on this multimedia journey to improve your executive functioning skills. Before we begin, let me show you a few things about how this website works. At the bottom of this page, you should see a button that looks like this: Click the “Next […]