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Are you caught in a whirlwind of activities rushing you toward exhaustion and burnout? Do you know someone who is? Can the symptoms be observed in males? Absolutely!

Since the syndrome doesn't apply exclusively to females, I now prefer the more generic term, "SuperPerson," the title of my recent article: The SuperPerson Syndrome.

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New Resource

In response to requests from students and seminar participants who want to become better acquainted with an emerging body of knowledge about the amazing human brain, I am providing a new resource: Selected References.

Most of the topics that eventually will be posted on the website relate quite directly to the brain. Others will relate to personal growth, addiction, recovery, or other topics such as the SuperPerson.

In line with The SuperPerson article, you may want to check out Selected References for the SuperPerson.

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Arkansas Seminar Weekend

September 12-14, Russ and Cheryl Potter and The Concerned Group Inc. are hosting three seminars in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Call (800) 447-4332 to register.

Friday evening - Your Brain/Body Communication--What You Don't Know Can Kill You! I trust you selected your parents carefully because you started life with their cellular memory.

Saturday - Male/Female Differences. Recent research distinguishes five levels or layers when you want to identify your "sex" (i.e., genetic, gonadal, genital, brain type, and behavior).

Sunday - The Brain Program. Identify what your brain has learned to do well versus what it does easily. You may even have time to complete the BTSA in advance of the program!

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Additional Seminars

Kim and Harry Suckert are hosting The Brain Program on Sunday, October 5, in Petoskey, Michigan. Here's your chance to attend The Brain Program East of the Rockies! There is still time for you to complete the BTSA. Call (231) 347-4371 or (231) 547-6464 to register.

Karyn Neal is hosting a one-day seminar on Saturday, September 20, in Porterville, California. I'll present "Christ's Communication Style" at 11:00am and "Communication is More than Words" from 2:00- 4:00pm in the afternoon. Contact Karyn at (559) 782- 7130 for additional information.

The St. Helena Center for Health in Northern California hosts the final Brain Program of the year on Friday afternoon and Saturday, November 7-8, 2003. Spend some time in the lovely Napa Valley and figure out what your brain does easily! Contact information is available on the website calendar.

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Ireland Tour

By request I have contacted Educational Opportunities Tours regarding their 10-day excursion to Ireland leaving July 12, 2004. It's a "done deal" as the saying goes. Alumni and friends are welcome.

Some of you accompanied me on our year-2000 excursion to the Passion Play in Oberammergau. That was a wonderful trip!

Join me next year in Ireland and we'll have a great time seeing the sights and talking about the brain.

You may request a brochure by e-mail or snail mail. For more information, visit our "Irelend Tour" web page (see link below).

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Brain Bender

Here are two new brain benders. I trust you are using them to actively challenge your brain. Remember, although they are not muscle cells, the neurons (thinking cells) act very much like muscle cells. Neurons respond positively to active mental stimulation and can alter and/or grow new dendrites in a matter of minutes.

Solutions for August Brain Benders: Generation Gap, Split Loyalties or Divided Loyalties

You can find additional Brain Benders in the newsletter (link below to "Synapsez"(R) online).

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News Note

Recently I attended a seminar on the consequences of emotional neglect in childhood on brain development. The presenter for Bonding and Attachment in Maltreated Children was Bruce D. Perry, MD, PhD. Perry is the Senior Fellow of the Child Trauma Academy and Medical Director of Children's Mental Health Services for the Alberta Mental Health Board.

It is becoming increasing clear that the maltreatment of children (including trauma, neglect, isolation, and/or unresponsive parenting) can result in the child's developing an overactive neurobiology. Critical periods exist (e.g., especially in the first year of life) during which bonding experiences must be present for the brain systems responsible for attachment to develop normally.

Dr. Perry's comments regarding sensory deprivation during development periods were particularly alarming. You may want to explore the Child Trauma Academy website (link below).

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Point to Ponder

No one on this planet can live your giftedness--but you. And if you fail to do so, the universe will have been deprived of what only you can offer. (Arlene Taylor)

You are the only person who can be your real authentic self. No one else has the qualifications for that job! How are you impacting your world? The sky's the limit!

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