What is neurofeedback?
Neurofeedback also called EEG biofeedback, is brain exercise. Therapists observe your brain activity by monitoring brain waves. The neurofeedback mirrors your brain activity and helps the brain change by rewarding shifts toward a more appropriate and stable brain state. Your brain learns to change the brain waves which leads increased self-regulation.
Neurofeedback is training in self-regulation. Good self-regulation is necessary for optimal brain function. Self-regulation training enhances the function of the central nervous system and thereby improves mental performance, emotional control and physiological stability.
With neurofeedback we target bioelectrical functioning of the brain, which is a more important issue than the “chemical imbalance” that is often talked about. We are concerned with the brain’s internal regulatory networks, and we train the brain’s functional dysregulation. Simply by detecting the brain going off track through the EEG, we can train the brain toward enhanced stability and improved functioning.
Who can benefit from neurofeedback?
Individuals of any age can benefit from EEG training. Neurofeedback can help a variety of childhood problems including bedwetting, nightmares, attention deficits and other forms of disruptive and disturbing behaviors. Neurofeedback can assist adolescents who struggle with anxiety and depression or drug and alcohol use. For adults, neurofeedback can alleviate symptoms of physical and emotional problems such as migraines or PTSD. Neurofeedback can help anyone maintain good brain function as they age. Peak performers also use EEG training to enhance their abilities in sports, business and the arts.
Benefits for Children
• ADHD / ADD
• Learning Difficulties
• Developmental Delays
• Sleep Disorders
• Athletic Peak Performance
• Anxiety
• Anger Management
• Depression
• Fears
• Impulse Control
• Obsessive-Compulsive Behaviors
• Attachment Disorders
• Tics and Tourette Syndrome
Benefits for Adults
• Improves overall focus and clarity
• Enhances peak performance for
athletes, musicians and corporate
executives.
• Treatment of PTSD
• Adult ADD
• Emotional and Anxiety Disorders
• Addiction
• Depression
• Sequelae of Stroke and Head Trauma
• Migraine Headaches
• Sleep Disturbances
• Fibromyalgia