Looking to get our BRAIN FOG programs running in your area? Contact us today to discuss!

All programs/services offered through Maximum Capacity incorporate evidence-based, scientifically published techniques. These techniques and strategies are designed to enhance cognition using a balanced approach that includes memory, task management and psychological well-being.

Our experienced staff teach these strategies in a fun and friendly way, while providing a general understanding of brain behaviour relationships and promoting self-awareness.

We currently offer the following services:

• Presentation
• Group Seminars
• Individual Help
• Training For Professionals

The presentation consists of a one to two hour lecture, which is modified to address the specific interests of each group. The focus of the talk is to inform people about the changes that can, and often do, occur in the brain. The listener is first taught to identify the cognitive ‘blunders’ he or she is making and isolate the causes of these mistakes. The rest of the talk is then devoted to identifying techniques and strategies for combating cognitive changes. The information is presented in a way that is designed to raise cognitive self-awareness and motivate people to improve the way they think.

Here are a few of Dr. Heather Palmer’s current speaking engagements of note:

• Central Eglinton Community Centre, Toronto (23/03/2010). 50+ Active Living Fair. "The Aging Brain: Techniques and Strategies to Make it Young Again".

• CancerCare Manitoba, Winnipeg (27/01/2010). Younger and Wiser information series: "Clearing the Fog about Chemo Brain".

• CancerCare Manitoba, Winnipeg (28/01/2010).
  

  • Health Care Providers Information Session (Grand Rounds): "Cancer-Related Brain Fog: What is it and what can be done about it?".
  • Patients and Family Information Series (Evening Lecture): "Brain Fog: The Cognitive Changes Associated with Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment".

For a list of other recent speaking engagements (2008-2009), please click here.

Our multi-week seminar series is designed for individuals who want to improve the way they think by learning and practising a variety of techniques and strategies. A strong emphasis is placed on individual style and how the strategies can be integrated into daily life. Memory skills, task management and psychological well-being are taught in an interactive, psycho-educational format in groups of 6 to 8 people. The seminar series consists of 5 to 8 weekly sessions, which are approximately 1.5 to 2 hours in length.

Maximum Capacity regularly runs group seminars available to the general public within the Greater Toronto Area through our Toronto Office, Wellspring centres and satellites (cancer related brain fog seminars), and at the Fairlawn Neighbourhood Centre (age related cognitive changes seminars). We also offer private group seminars to a variety of clients across the country, as well as public seminars at Wellspring Calgary. Please contact us for further information on an existing program near you, or on how we can help bring our programs to your area.

3-day workshop now available! This workshop condenses the 8-week seminar series into just a few days. Contact us for further information.

One-on-one sessions are designed for individuals with unique cognitive concerns or for whom a group format is not suitable or appropriate. The individual’s cognitive concerns are discussed, goals and areas for improvement are identified and a plan for rehabilitation is set. The number and frequency of sessions varies considerably from person to person.

Maximum Capacity now offers Brain Fog Seminar training opportunities for professionals working with cancer patients and seniors outside the province of Ontario. Contact us today to find out more. Check out our Cancer Corner and Seniors Corner for announcements of planned training or recently trained professional groups.