Neurofeedback, also called EEG Biofeedback is a state of the art, non-invasive drugless method for teaching the brain to function in a more balanced and healthful way. Neurofeedback is a simple and pleasant learning modality that can help shift the way the brain produces and distributes electrical energy. Neurofeedback is not used to diagnose any particular condition. The goal of neurofeedback is to transform an unhealthy, dysregulated brainwave pattern to a normal, healthy, organized pattern resulting in improved health and wellbeing. Neurofeedback can be beneficial to improve the brain's ability to self-regulate, maintain flexibility, and smoothly shift between states of relaxation and arousal.
Dysregulated brainwave patterns can be initiated by any factor that causes a prolonged stress response in the body. Causes of dysregulation can include but are not limited to:
Drugs/ Toxins
Poor Nutrition
Lack of Sunlight
Lack of exercise
Emotional or Physical Trauma and/or Stress
An individual experiencing any perceived threats
Dysregulated brainwave frequencies can be associated with impulsivity, hyperactivity, focus and attention issues, cognitive impairment, mental stress, symptoms of depression, anger issues, fibromyalgia, symptoms of anxiety, obsessive compulsive behaviors, migraine / tension headaches, insomnia, chronic pain, substance abuse, and many more obstacles that can often hinder daily routines.
Your Brain Can Change
Scientists now know that the brain is not hard-wired. This means that the brain can create new neural pathways and change itself through a process called neuroplasticity. Neurofeedback assists the brain in establishing new more flexible brainwave patterns, change thinking and behavior patterns, as well as increase the ability to adapt to daily stressors.
How it works
Individuals are connected to a computer using sensors, thereby allowing the advanced computer program to monitor brainwave activity. The software automatically detects when the brainwaves are properly ordered and gives that information in real time. The software feedback then appears in the form of a movie, or sound which signals that the brainwaves are becoming more ordered. The individual's own brainwaves control the movie, or sound activity. The observation of this dynamic helps the brain learn how to improve its own regulation.
What is the First Step?
Neurofeedback may not be beneficial for everyone; therefore, an initial 20-minute consultation is scheduled to see if Neurofeedback may be helpful for you. This initial consultation is free. If during the initial consultation it is identified that neurofeedback may assist you in reaching your individual goals, then a comprehensive qEEG Brain Map is completed which allows the clinician to read the brainwave frequency of areas across the brain. This map will identify which areas may be over or under signaling that may be contributing to negative symptoms within the body.
After completing the qEEG Brain Map, you will be able to collaborate with the clinician to identify if neurofeedback can be helpful to accomplish your specific goals and collaborate to establish an individualized plan including treatment options, treatment goals, and time requirements needed to best meet client's specific goals.
Resources Regarding Neurofeedback
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Neurofeedback, also called EEG Biofeedback is a state of the art, non-invasive drugless method for teaching the brain to function in a more balanced and healthful way. Neurofeedback is a simple and pleasant learning modality that can help shift the way the brain produces and distributes electrical energy. Neurofeedback is not used to diagnose any particular condition. The goal of neurofeedback is to transform an unhealthy, dysregulated brainwave pattern to a normal, healthy, organized pattern resulting in improved health and wellbeing. Neurofeedback can be beneficial to improve the brain's ability to self-regulate, maintain flexibility, and smoothly shift between states of relaxation and arousal.
Scientists now know that the brain is not hard-wired. This means that the brain can create new neural pathways and change itself through a process called neuroplasticity. Neurofeedback assists the brain in establishing new more flexible brainwave patterns, change thinking and behavior patterns, as well as increase the ability to adapt to daily stressors.
Neurofeedback may not be beneficial for everyone; therefore, an initial 20-minute consultation is scheduled to see if Neurofeedback may be helpful for you. This initial consultation is free. If during the initial consultation it is identified that neurofeedback may assist you in reaching your individual goals, then a comprehensive qEEG Brain Map is completed which allows the clinician to read the brainwave frequency of areas across the brain. This map will identify which areas may be over or under signaling that may be contributing to negative symptoms within the body.
