The Department of Neuroscience at The University of Texas at Austin is happy to announce our next Virtual UT Brainstorms via YouTube Live - 2020 Stresses on the Brain: A Conversation on the Neuroscience of Studying and Focusing in a Challenging Time with Dr. Michael Mauk! It will be held Thursday, October 15, 2020 at 7:00 pm CDT . For more information and to RSVP, please visit: UTBrainstorms.com (or Email: neurochair@austin.utexas.edu ). The purpose of UT Brainstorms is to connect with the community to inform and educate about neuroscience research and the influences it has on our daily lives. We seek a two-way conversation where we share our expertise about the brain and we listen to what it means in people's lives and to the challenges they face as it relates to the brain. YouTube Live: https://www.youtube.com/c/UTbrainstorms

The Pickup Line's monthly virtual book club featuring September's pick "The Boys Club" About this Event Join the ladies of The Pickup Line on Tuesday, September 29th for this month's live book club as they discuss "The Boys Club" by Erica Katz. Readers are in for a treat as Katz herself will be joining the event, giving attendees the unique opportunity to hear from the author and engage in meaningful conversation. Beauty guru Annie will also be revealing this month's beauty pick during this live event! To become a part of the club, subscribe to The Pickup Line here: https://www.thepickupline.net/subscribe-now *Attendees who sign up with email will be automatically subscribed to The Pickup Line newsletter Link to tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-pickup-line-september-beauty-the-book-live-book-club-tickets-119138561645

Family & Friends – Hoarding Explained Understanding Hoarding Behavior and How Not to Deal with It Hoarding is an extremely complex issue. If you have family or friends that have issues with hoarding you might wonder why they do what they do. Or you might be embarrassed by their behavior and the unsightly mess in their home. Or you might have cut them out of your life completely. Threatening to have everything removed from their home “because you care about them” – doesn’t work. Threatening to cut off all ties to their grandkids if they don’t clean up their home – doesn’t work. In this seminar you will: · Learn what hoarding is – and is not · Explore the complex issues surrounding hoarding · Learn how to understand and support your family member/friend · Learn ways to enable your family member/friend to start on the way to making changes · Learn how to help your family member/friend “let go” and start to declutter · Have the opportunity to ask questions Family and Friends – Hoarding Explained - A Virtual Seminar Session Information: Thursday, September 24th, 2020 - from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm - Mountain Time This seminar offers a judgment-free environment for people that have family or friends with hoarding issues. *** This seminar is not meant for professionals who work with clients that have hoarding issues. Early Registration required. Call or email for more information. Seminar Fee is $ 40. Registration link: Family-and-Friends-Seminar / https://forms.gle/ettZFGhGCq29eaJL8 (440) 666 – 9326 or kefconsulting@gmail.com *** Ask about our “Buried in Treasures” 16-week workshop for people with Hoarding issue