WELLNESS & RECOVERY COLLEGE: Understanding Memory
Week 1: Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Week 2: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Week 3: Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Week 4: Tuesday, May 6, 2025
10:00am – 11:30am
CMHA-WECB, 1400 Windsor, Ave., Windsor
Course Overview
In this course, students will learn what memory is, how our brains encode, store, and retrieve memories, and the effect that stress, trauma, and addiction can have on those processes. We will additionally explore techniques to improve and boost memory and identify when we should seek help.
Learning Objectives
Module 1: Understanding, Improving & Preserving Cognitive Function
- What is memory?
- Stages of Memory
- Types of Memory
Module 2: Understanding How Stress, Trauma and Addiction Affect Our Memory
- What is stress?
- How Trauma Affects Memory
- The Impact of Addiction on the Brain
- Cognitive Load Theory
- Healthy Ways to Cope
Module 3: Memory Health
- Identify simple habits that improve memory.
- Practice easy memory-boosting techniques.
- Recognize when to seek help for memory concerns.
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