more information about neurofeedback
Neurofeedback is biofeedback using brainwaves. It is the ability to read the electrical impulses (rhythm) in the brain (via EEG), just the way that a doctor’s stethoscope can listen to the rhythm of your heartbeat.
As well as an effective treatment for conditions such as anxiety, depression and ADHD, Neurofeedback can also be used to create peak states for athletes, performers and generally for improved functioning in work and study roles.
Using sensors attached to your scalp and ears your brainwaves (via EEG) are picked up and sent to a computer which displays your brainwaves on the screen. On another screen, when efficient brainwaves are used, this signal enables objects to be moved, for example in a game where the goal is to keep one boat ahead of the others, or to keep the picture quality on a movie at an acceptable level.
The brain is very adaptable and works at remarkable speeds. Once your brain recognises that it performs more effectively with a different set of feedback signals, it tries to recreate more of that kind of activity.
The therapists role is to assess and develop the correct protocol for your specific needs, and then to adjust the feedback to make your challenge easier or more difficult. Your brain needs to be challenged enough to get a good “workout” at the effective level of functioning. Over a number of sessions this is reinforced and the brain develops an increased and ongoing ability to produce more of the effective activity (using the right kind of brainwaves more frequently).
Neurofeedback is the process of normalizing brain wave patterns in specific regions of the brain that influence our emotional state and cognitive performance. We provide a comprehensive training system that promotes growth and change at the cellular level of the brain.
Neurofeedback is technology’s answer to psycho-therapy, cognitive rehabilitation, and poor cerebral functioning. It has been successfully applied in the treatment of ADD/ADHD, depression, anxiety, PTSD, personality disorders, addictions, sleep disorders, OCD, Asperger’s, autism spectrum etc. It is your drug free alternative, with very few reported side effects.
