Tag: cognitive overload;
Tropical Storm Helene
Posted: November 14, 2024 by Tamara Puffer
Worship at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church is different. I commented a little bit on the changes back on September 8, 2023. There are now no pews, and the chairs can be configured in different ways. I still haven’t gotten used to it – one year later. I took a picture of the sanctuary back in […]
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Footwashing
Posted: April 10, 2020 by Tamara Puffer
TAGS: cognitive overload;, Isaiah 43:19-21, Lent
Practically the whole country is in quarantine due to the COVID-19 virus so things seem a bit strange. I’m trying to take some deep breaths and enjoy this time without life’s normal hustle and bustle. Jonathan Ross redid my web site but I’ve been putting off posting on my blog because I dislike engaging […]
Read more...Wilderness II
Posted: December 6, 2018 by Tamara Puffer
Lately, I’ve noticed my brain injury challenges are more present than they sometimes are. I’m trying to manage them but it is very hard. Yesterday I said to Michael, “Why don’t I ever see other survivors dealing with over-stimulation and cognitive issues? I see brain injury folks all the time attending meetings, workshops and other […]
Read more...Departure
Posted: June 13, 2017 by Tamara Puffer
Michael and I attended the Summer Institute on Disability and Theology last week in LA. It’s a 3+ hour plane ride and a 3 hour time change. This was problematic for me which I’ll write about later. Today: trip home. Since the trip there was overwhelming for me, we decided to do everything in our […]
Read more...Riding the Wave
Posted: August 30, 2016 by Tamara Puffer
TAGS: cognitive overload;, cognitive overload; mental fatigue, cognitive overload; overstimulation, mental fatigue, overstimulation
I love being in the water. Michael and I are planning a trip to the beach in the fall when the hotel rates are cheaper and we can bring Sparky. When I was in rehab for my brain injury in 1996, the recreation therapist took a couple of us to the Y to swim. Michael […]
Read more...Dancing in the Rain
Posted: June 25, 2015 by Tamara Puffer
TAGS: cognitive overload;, organization
href=”http://noggin-notions.com//wp-content/uploads/dancing-in-the-rain.jpg”> My cognitive therapist told me I need to make sure I don’t use too much cognitive energy in a day or I will be tired and unable to function very well the next. I must schedule my day so that I allow my brain to rest cognitively. This means doing things like listening to […]
Read more...Of What Are You Certain?
Posted: May 15, 2015 by Tamara Puffer
At a GCPC choir rehearsal Wednesday night, it occurred to me that my depression has lessened. When this happens, I feel more energetic and alive. I haven’t been able to connect much on any sermons preached lately but I was especially moved by Mark Ramsey’s sermon this past Sunday. I read the sermon again yesterday. […]
Read more...Internalized Racism
Posted: April 24, 2015 by Tamara Puffer
Must stop worrying. I’m worried about how to best serve God. I’m worried about current responsibilities. I’m worried about my double vision. I’m even worried about the Prickly Pear cactus in my front yard because it’s not looking right. I’ve done everything I can at this time for each issue so I need to stop […]
Read more...The Truth Will Make Me Odd
Posted: November 24, 2014 by Tamara Puffer
Every now and then, an entire worship service affects me which happened yesterday at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church. My morning began with a choir rehearsal before the service where we practiced our introit. Brain Injury Survivors often do not do well with change so a different routine was difficult for me. Normally, I don’t process […]
Read more...Summer Institute II
Posted: July 8, 2014 by Tamara Puffer
I’ve been listening to the tapes I made of the 2014 Summer Institute on Theology and Disability back in June. It is almost impossible for me to take notes and listen to a lecture or presentation at the same time due to my brain’s inability to divide its attention which is why I tape them. […]
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