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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT


Neurofeedback Associates N


eurofeedback or EEG biofeed- back has been called "bio- feedback for the brain."


But, What Is Neurofeedback? It is a non-invasive, painless training


program effective for many learning, behavioral, and physiological problems. Changing long-established patterns


of behavior often require more than good intentions and hard work. Basic patterns of brainwaves are created and maintained at deep neuro-physiological levels, which can be changed by training the brain directly. As the brain learns healthy patterns of functioning, habitual brainwave patterns which cause painful symptoms or harmful behavior can be replaced by balanced and healthy brain- wave patterns.


Neurofeedback is a learning pro-


cess. Because it is a learning process, its results are seen gradually, over time. Like a child needs repeated practice to learn a skill like reading, playing a musical instrument, playing a sport or driving a car, the client also needs repeated practice to learn to regulate his/ her brain. Also because it is a learning process, once achieved, enhancements in brain performance most often maintain themselves permanently. Neurofeedback and Biofeedback


assist the body in learning to self-regu- late. The natural function of the nervous system is to monitor and regulate activ- ity so that the person can achieve opti- mal performance. It is easy for this sys- tem to be 'deregulated' in our modern world due to physical and emotional stress, environmental pollution, injury, and poor nutrition. Neurofeedback and Biofeedback


give 'feedback' to the nervous system about it's own performance, which in turn, trains the nervous system to im-


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When you give the brain information about itself, it has an enormous capacity for change. Neurofeedback makes the in- formation available to the brain almost instantly, and asks it to make adjustments. This gives the brain a greater ability to self- manage or regulate.


The Neurofeedback Experience Neurofeedback is a non-invasive and painless method for "training your brain".


prove it's functioning. With Neurofeed- back and Biofeedback the body can learn to regulate it's own functions such as attention, blood pressure, heart rate vari- ability, skin temperature, etc.In other words, the mind and body learn through feedback. The brain helps regulate sleep, emo- tions, thinking, behavior, and much more. The training doesn't directly change sleep or other problems. It helps the brain be- come better regulated. Since sleep, emo- tions and behavior are regulated by the brain, improvements are generally seen after training, and clients report that changes can be pro- found.


The client is connected to a biofeedback computer through electrodes placed on the head. Using information about his or her brain waves which "feedback" to the com- puter, the client controls computer displays on the monitor screen by subconsciously controlling his or her brainwaves. The client is then given visual and/or auditory feed- back - such as with a specially designed computer game. As certain frequencies increase or decrease, the trainee gets in- creased or decreased feedback - which can include auditory, visual, and tactile (i.e. beeps or games).


Sensors (electrodes) are placed over specifi c sites and on the ears. Training may include increasing certain brainwave frequencies and/or decreasing others at specifi c sites. Rewards can also be given for improving the com- munication between sites. Au- ditory and video feedback re- wards the client when they meet


training goals (more or less of an EEG frequency). The clinician determines the training goals. Training sessions are often 20- 30 minutes in length. The therapist


tracks client outcome and makes training adjustments accordingly. As the client improves, the effects are not a conscious effort - the client may not even be aware of the effect. The training - which produces better “brain regulation”, is a generalized effect. That means the client doesn't "think about" the training to get the effect. Their brain simply responds better to demands when in a demanding situation. Neurofeedback can now be done in a


variety of methods from one channel am- plitude training to 19 channel Loreta train- ing. Like most clinicians, I started my training in 2000 with one channel training. As the fi eld progressed, I acquired training and equipment for using 4 channel training and most recently, 19 channel training with


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