Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS) & Executive Functioning

In the second session of the CLFC's Post-Concussion Community Learning Series, Brendan Hoffe, PhD, explores how Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS) affects executive functioning and cognitive load — and offers practical strategies to help manage daily life during recovery. This session breaks down why tasks that once felt effortless can become overwhelming for those recovering from a concussion or living with PCS, and introduces evidence-based tools such as Pacing and Planning and the Pomodoro Technique to help build cognitive capacity over time. Topics discussed included: What executive functioning is and why it's highly vulnerable to concussion How PCS disrupts the brain's "command centre" and white matter communication The science of cognitive load and why mental fatigue sets in faster after injury The "Invisible Problem" of PCS The 3 P's Strategy: Planning, Prioritizing, and Pacing The Pomodoro Technique and how to adapt it for PCS recovery 🧠 If you would like to learn more about our organization, please take a look at the resources below. 📞 If you need support or guidance for yourself or a loved one, please submit a CLF HelpLine request at https://concussionfoundation.ca/helpline or https://concussionfoundation.ca/suppo... for military personnel or Veterans. 🤝 To learn more about CLFC's peer support, visit: http://CLFPeerSupport.ca 🌐 To learn more about Concussion Legacy Foundation Canada, visit: https://concussionfoundation.ca/ 📲 Follow us on social media to stay connected and join the mission: 🔹 Instagram: @concussionfoundation.ca 🔹 Facebook: Concussion Legacy Foundation Canada 🔹 LinkedIn: Concussion Legacy Foundation Canada 👉 Subscribe for educational videos, community resources, and conversations about concussion and brain health. #Concussion #PostConcussionSyndrome #PCS #PPCS #BrainInjury #BrainHealth #ConcussionRecovery #ConcussionAwareness #MentalHealth #ConcussionLegacy #BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth #BrainFog #ExecutiveFunctioning #CognitiveLoad