Dr. Heike Dumke provides care and guidance in a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental environment. Services support individuals in understanding their cognitive strengths and challenges, learning practical strategies, and applying knowledge about brain health and cognitive functioning in everyday life. Support is available whether you are experiencing cognitive changes following a diagnosis or injury, or are seeking guidance about changes in memory, attention, or thinking.

How do I know whether CRT Services by ‘Mind your Brain’ are appropriate for me?

CRT may be appropriate if you answer yes to one or more of the following questions:

• Have you experienced changes in memory, attention, concentration, processing, organization, or problem-solving following a concussion or acquired brain injury?
• Are you experiencing cognitive changes that are affecting your everyday functioning following a neurological or other medical condition?
• Have you noticed changes in memory, attention, mental stamina, or thinking following cancer treatment?
• Are cognitive difficulties making it harder to manage work, school, household responsibilities, relationships, or other everyday activities?
• Do you feel that your cognitive abilities have changed and would like to understand these changes and learn strategies to improve your functioning?
• Are you concerned about changes in your memory or thinking, but do not have a known neurological injury or medical condition and would like support understanding your cognitive health?

A yes to one or more of these questions does not necessarily mean that CRT is the right service for you. Your individual concerns, circumstances, and goals help determine the most appropriate approach.

When cognitive changes are related to a concussion, acquired brain injury, neurological condition, cancer treatment, or another medical condition, CRT can help identify cognitive strengths and challenges, establish individualized rehabilitation goals, and develop strategies to restore or improve cognitive functioning to the greatest extent possible, while also supporting areas where difficulties persist. This may include restorative approaches, compensatory strategies, and practical tools to improve everyday functioning and independence.

If you are primarily concerned about changes in memory or thinking but do not have a known brain injury, neurological condition, or medical cause for these concerns, Neuro-Informed Counselling for Cognitive Concerns may be a more appropriate starting point. This service provides support for understanding cognitive concerns, cognitive health, normal age-related changes, and worries about cognitive decline.

If you are unsure which service is right for you, you can explore the full range of services or discuss your concerns with Dr. Heike to determine an appropriate starting point.

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Wondering what Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy involves and how it can help? This short video explains the principles of CRT, what it can address, and how individualized rehabilitation can support cognitive functioning and everyday life.