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<\/a>Neurofeedback, also known as Neurotherapy, is a biofeedback technique where the brain is trained to function more optimally through feedback (visual and\/or auditory) that gives information about the brainwaves the individual is producing. This assists the individual to produce certain brainwave states that are most consistent with health and enhanced creativity, mental flexibility, and improved cognitive or thinking abilities.<\/p>\nNeurofeedback is a tool that is used to help individuals who are having problems functioning, or for those who want to function to the best degree that they are able. We combine the use of a diagnostic procedure to identify areas of the brain that may benefit from training to improve an individual\u2019s performance. A Neurofeedback program is designed for the individual based on individualized goals and an assessment of current functioning. Neurofeedback sessions are very often carried out in combination with other tools, such as mental skills training, relaxation and stress management techniques, nutritional supplementation, and audio-visual entrainment technology, depending on the needs of the individual.<\/p>\n
When the brain is not functioning well, such as in situations of attention problems, depression, anxiety, addictions, head injury, or other medical problems, evidence of this often shows up in the EEG (Electroencephalogram).<\/p>\n
By training the brain, much as you might train your body in physical exercise, we can help your brain learn to regulate itself and function better. Neurofeedback can help improve ones ability to regulate certain bodily functions (such as helping the body to respond better to stress, with less reactivity and intensity). Neurofeedback helps one to work more optimally, by improving mental performance and emotional well-being.<\/p>\n
A better functioning brain can improve a variety of things, including better sleep; improved attention, alertness, and concentration; enhanced ability to relax and enjoy life; better ability to regulate mood or emotions.<\/p>\n
Neurofeedback has been shown to reduce symptoms of anxiety or depression, and help with syndromes of migraine, fibromyalgia, or chronic pain.<\/p>\n
EEG neurofeedback training has been studied and shown to be helpful in cases of seizures, traumatic brain injury, stroke, and certain other brain disorders, such as Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity (ADHD). In these instances the training does not so much as get rid of the problem as it helps to organize the brain to respond and function better in the context of whatever injury, dysfunction, or loss may exist.<\/p>\n
How is Neurofeedback done?<\/strong><\/p>\n Initially, we meet with you to review your medical history, symptoms, and present functioning. This may be followed with further assessments, including computerized testing, paper and pencil symptom checklists, or possibly a full 19-lead EEG assessment to determine areas of your brain that might best benefit from neurofeedback assistance. We also incorporate a state of the art biodiagnostic system using biofeedback and other assessment to help you learn to balance emotions, body, mind, and spirit.<\/p>\n A treatment plan is designed for each individual taking into account their unique issues or problems and assessment data.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Once we begin neurofeedback training, small censors are placed on the head in particular locations to measure your brainwaves during a session. This reads your brain-wave activity and we design a computer-assisted program that presents information with auditory and\/or visual feedback to you so that you can learn to increase certain brainwave frequencies that we are “training.”<\/p>\n Neurofeedback is based on the input of the client’s report from day to day sessions as well as from the initial evaluation and depends on the full participation of the client so that protocols may be individualized in the most helpful manner. You may be asked to complete a daily symptom checklist to monitor your ongoing functioning during treatment.<\/p>\n How long does it take for Neurofeedback to have an effect?<\/strong><\/p>\n Some people have a positive response to Neurofeedback sessions after the first session. More typically though, it may take anywhere from 5 to up to 50 or more sessions to experience a significant improvement and possibly more if you are dealing with a complex disorder or brain injury.<\/p>\n It helps to keep notes between sessions and to give specific details to your clinician about your particular responses so that your program of treatment can be tailored to your specific needs and symptoms.<\/p>\n Unlike medications though, once you have had a positive effect with Neurofeedback and completed an entire course of therapy, you are likely to maintain some or all progress for an extended period of time even after you stop treatment sessions.<\/p>\n