*Check out this link to learn more about Neurofeedback*What is Neurofeedback?
Neurofeedback is a more advanced form of biofeedback that focuses on the brain and central nervous system (CNS). Neurofeedback optimizes the brain and nervous system by giving the brain information about the way it is operating using EEG technology. Neurofeedback is based on evidence demonstrating that a variety of difficulties, such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, migraines, seizures, etc., are associated with unproductive brainwave patterns, which can be changed through the feedback process.
In Neurofeedback, a person's EEG brainwave activity, obtained by sensors on the scalp and fed through a sophisticated computer program, is recorded and presented to him or her through audio and video feedback. In essence, Neurofeedback provides the brain with information about its own activity - it is as if the brain gets to look into a mirror at its own functioning. When given this information, the brain learns to regulate itself and to stop producing unproductive brainwave patterns, which often translates into relief from unwanted symptoms.
What does Neurofeedback training entail?
The process of Neurofeedback typically entails two sessions per week for the first month and then reducing the frequency of sessions to once every week or every other week as needed and desired. Most clients attain some benefit within six sessions and a significant resolution of their symptoms within 20 sessions. More entrenched problems might take longer to resolve depending on the nature and severity of the issues.
How long do the benefits last?
Because Neurofeedback is a learning process for your nervous system rather than a "treatment," once your brain learns how to function more efficiently and optimally, the results tend to be permanent. Occasionally, some clients have found the need for ‘booster' sessions due to significant external stressors that have triggered old patterns of functioning. When this occurs, the acquired learning from past sessions enables the brain to return to its previous state of functioning in a very short time.
Who can benefit from Neurofeedback?
Because every aspect of human functioning is connected in some way to the brain, Neurofeedback has a wide range of applications. For instance, many have used Neurofeedback to reduce or eliminate migraines (click here for an interesting study on the effectiveness of Neurofeedback for headaches), chronic pain, insomnia, and symptoms of epilepsy. Still others find great relief from symptoms of PTSD, ADHD or ADD, depression, or anxiety. Neurofeedback is also growing in popularity in the area of peak performance, such as with athletes, business executives, or anyone who desires to enhance their overall functioning.
Please contact me if you are interested in pursuing Neurofeedback or have more questions. You can also visit the following sites to get more information about Neurofeedback
Neurofeedback Research
NeurOptimal Neurofeedback
International Society for Neurofeedback