a full EEG cap. I have seen clients success- fully complete their training in fewer ses- sions with more positive results with this more advanced technology.


A different type of neurofeedback is


LENS (Low Energy Neurofeedback System). With this training, sensors are also placed on the scalp and the ears. First, the neuro- feedback program reads the activity under the sensor and then it calculates a feedback signal to send back to the brain. This form of neurofeedback works differently from traditional neurofeedback and it can be very successful with some conditions.


How Can We Help? Neurofeedback Associates Inc. and Dr. Gail Sanders Durgin can help you by using non-invasive training techniques to train your brain and body to help reduce or eliminate symptoms of problems and dis- abilities.


Neurofeedback has been found to be helpful in reducing symptoms of a number of issues including:


ADD/ADHD Autism /Aspergers Attachment Disorders Anxiety & Panic Disorders Depression Epilepsy


Sleep Disorders Learning Disabilities Migraines


OCD & Obsessive Thinking Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Head Injury and Stroke Addiction


Stress Related Conditions These treatments have been used ex-


tensively for over 30 years. Studies show that neurofeedback now meets American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychia- try's criteria for clinical guidelines for ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Reading Disabilities and Addictive Disor- ders.This is very exciting news as other clinical reports are showing success with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (Autism), Mi- graines and Reactive Attachment Disorder. However, there are many more disorders being helped today.


Who's using Neurofeedback & Biofeed- back today?


NASA The Air Force


Schools & Universities Olympic Athletes Army (West Point) Business Executives Musicians TV Stars Opera Singers Athletes


A recent addition to this list of users is


the US Army. The US Army has selected 19 channel LORETA Neurofeedback training for use at its Wounded Warrior Facility at Fort Campbell. This new program is avail- able at Neurofeedback Associates Inc. The most frequent use of neurofeed-


back is for ADD/ADHD. It has been shown to be effective in a number of studies. ADD and ADHD are diagnosed using


a checklist or questionnaire to evaluate how well a child's behavior matches a list of criteria. Other conditions often have some of the same behaviors and can make a clear diagnosis difficult to determine. On an episode of The Dr. Phil Show,


Dr. Frank Lawlis on the Dr. Phil show dis- cussed how using qEEG or brain mapping can help parents determine if their child actually has ADD. Several brainwave pat- terns can indicate ADD but the most sig- nificant one is too much theta (slow brain waves) in the front and central areas of the brain.


Meet Dr. Gail Durgin Dr. Durgin became interested in


Neurofeedback after her own children had been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder. She was unable to find treatment that was helpful for her daugh- ter who had developed additional symp- toms after her ADD diagnosis and treat- ment. After investigating a number of alternate therapies, Dr. Durgin started her training in neurofeedback and pur- chased equipment. She trained her children and reduced their ADD symp- toms as well as the additional symptoms her daughter had acquired. Her children were able to stop their ADHD medica- tions but continued to request addi- tional training to boost their academic and creative skills. Neurofeedback Associates Inc was started in 2000, after Dr. Durgin com- pleted her initial training and supervi- sion. In 2001, she met Dr. Barry Sterman, the discoverer of Neurofeedback. He mentored her personally for over two years while she was learning EEG Quan-


titative Analysis. Dr. Durgin is certified in EEG Bio-


feedback as a Fellow by the Biofeedback Certification Institute of America. She is also certified in Quantitative EEG by the QEEG Certification Board and creden- tialed by SABA in QEEG (The Society for the Advancement of Brain Analysis). Her professional memberships include the International Society for Neurofeedback and Research, the Association for Ap- plied Psychophysiology and Biofeed- back, The Society for the Advancement of Brain Analysis as well as the North Carolina Biofeedback Society. Her career began with a Master’s


Degree in Therapeutic Recreation from the University of North Carolina at Cha- pel Hill in 1972. She worked for New York State for 18 years in child psychia- try, adult psychiatry, and developmental disabilities (including autism and mental retardation). Her positions included be- ing a direct therapist, therapy supervisor, treatment team leader for a residential treatment unit, and Director of Training for the New York City Region for a variety of professionals working with develop- mentally disabled clients. She completed her doctorate from New York University in 1998 where she was also an instructor. Dr. Durgin is a Licensed Recre-


ational Therapist by the North Carolina Board of Recreational Therapy Licen- sure and certified by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification. She is also a certified Stress Management Trainer, a certified Hypnotherapist and a certified Reiki Practitioner. Frequently attending training sem-


inars over the United States and several other countries to enhance her skills and keep abreast of new developments in the field, Dr. Durgin has made pre- sentations at several conferences on Neurofeedback. She has given a num- ber of presentations in Greensboro, North Carolina and makes speaking engagements upon request. She is also available to give training sessions on a variety of topics.


Call us today for a consultation with Dr. Durgin at 336-540-1972. Neurofeed- back Associates is located at 2309 West Cone Blvd., Suite 210, Greensboro. More info can be found at www.En- hancedBrain.org. See ad on page 23.


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