Neurofeedback - EEG Biofeedback
What is Neurofeedback?
How to "Play the Games" of Neurofeedback:
The Short Story on Brainwaves:
In NFB, brainwaves or the speed at which neurons are firing, are read through the sensors using an EEG amplifier and then represented on the screen like waves and measured by how many (amplitude) are firing at what speed (hz) such at 1-4hz, 12.5 avg. We group those into slow wave, reward band, and fast wave. Brainwaves control what parts of the brain fire and at what speed. By the brain learning to make healthier brainwave patterns/speeds, a variety of positive outcomes can be achieved.
Coaching Clients in Session:
FAQ:
Do the sensors shock me?
No. They just read your brain waves, like a heart rate monitor or fitbit but for brain waves.
How do I keep the calm it creates after the session?
Brains just learn but especially patterns. The way to keep your brain in the new pattern, is to keep coming to sessions. With sufficient practice, your brain will keep the new pattern just as it would if you learned to shoot a basketball a new way. But it doesn’t hurt to help your brain stay calm by doing things like yoga, meditation, and other coping or calming skills.
No. They just read your brain waves, like a heart rate monitor or fitbit but for brain waves.
How do I keep the calm it creates after the session?
Brains just learn but especially patterns. The way to keep your brain in the new pattern, is to keep coming to sessions. With sufficient practice, your brain will keep the new pattern just as it would if you learned to shoot a basketball a new way. But it doesn’t hurt to help your brain stay calm by doing things like yoga, meditation, and other coping or calming skills.
Research on Neurofeedback:
(Click the bold names for the hyperlinks)
- International Society Neuroregulation & Research (ISNR): Comprehensive guide to neurofeedback research
- PTSD and Neurofeedback: A Preliminary investigation showing evidence of decreased PTSD symptoms and restored default mode and salience network connectivity using fMRI
- Neurofeedback Treatment for ADHD and Anxiety: Recent research shows Neurofeedback as an efficacious treatment for ADHD with sustained results at 12-month follow up, and efficacious for treating anxiety.
- Neurofeedback Research - Shortened List, by category, from Crossroads Center of NJ
Additional Resources:
(Click the bold names for the hyperlinks)
NFB for Developmental Trauma/Adverse Childhood Events:
Sebern Fisher - http://www.sebernfisher.com/
Robert Coben & Multivariant Coherence Training - http://www.integrated-neuro.com/
Ruth Lanius & Her Research - www.researchgate.net/profile/Ruth_Lanius3
- "About Neurofeedback": Clearing House for Neurofeedback Information
- What is Neurofeedback - Psychology Today Article
- NFB Certification & Provider Search: www.bcia.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=1
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Study on NFB & Autism (but broadly applicable info): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5HfKGyE3Y8
NFB for Developmental Trauma/Adverse Childhood Events:
Sebern Fisher - http://www.sebernfisher.com/
Robert Coben & Multivariant Coherence Training - http://www.integrated-neuro.com/
Ruth Lanius & Her Research - www.researchgate.net/profile/Ruth_Lanius3
Now offering In-Home Remote Neurofeedback Sessions!
I am excited to announce that I am now able to offer Remote In-Home Neurofeedback for my clients! What that means is I am able to send you all the necessary equipment to use with a compatible laptop & monitor (of your own) in your home and I can run the neurofeedback session from my home while we are on a video session. (New Jersey Only)