Neurofeedback. |
What is Neurofeedback Therapy?
The human brain is an astonishing device with more connections than the number of planets in the universe!
Despite its complexity, we have been learning significant amounts of information about the brain and electrical activity over the last fifty years. We now understand that the brain can be trained to work at optimal speeds for the task at hand. Brain training allows for changes in the frequency the brain functions, which also leads to positive changes in behaviour. Neurofeedback therapy helps trains the brain to self-regulate. With successful training the brain often improves its functioning as a result.
Neurofeedback therapy is:
If your brain was a car engine...
Neurofeedback therapy uses biofeedback to help tune your brain to run more efficiently. If your brain is revving up like a car when it is parked at the traffic lights it is running inefficiently (anxiety conditions cause the brain to rev constantly). If the light turns green and the car will not rev up at all, it is not working properly either (some types of ADHD cause the brain to be stuck in idle mode).
Despite its complexity, we have been learning significant amounts of information about the brain and electrical activity over the last fifty years. We now understand that the brain can be trained to work at optimal speeds for the task at hand. Brain training allows for changes in the frequency the brain functions, which also leads to positive changes in behaviour. Neurofeedback therapy helps trains the brain to self-regulate. With successful training the brain often improves its functioning as a result.
Neurofeedback therapy is:
- Drug-free
- Painless and
- Non-invasive
If your brain was a car engine...
Neurofeedback therapy uses biofeedback to help tune your brain to run more efficiently. If your brain is revving up like a car when it is parked at the traffic lights it is running inefficiently (anxiety conditions cause the brain to rev constantly). If the light turns green and the car will not rev up at all, it is not working properly either (some types of ADHD cause the brain to be stuck in idle mode).
What conditions can be treated?
There is mounting evidence that neurofeedback can be used to effectively moderate a range of conditions. The American Academy of Pediatrics listed neurofeedback as evidence-based treatment for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Neurofeedback therapy is being used to assist in the treatment conditions like autism, learning difficulties and other developmental problems. It has been effectively used to modify anxiety, depression and addictions, and has been found to help stabilise some people with epilepsy. There is evidence that neurofeedback therapy can speed recovery after concussion, and may help damaged, reactive areas of brain. Interestingly, neurofeedback therapy has also been used to help athletes and business executives achieve peak performance.
To find out more about what neurofeedback can help, click here.
To find out more about what neurofeedback can help, click here.
Why is it important to use certified neurofeedback practitioners?
If you search the internet you will find that Neurofeedback is being conducted by practitioners with a range of qualifications and experience, including some who do not have any qualification. It is important to entrust your brain training to experienced, certified practitioners. Mindstate Psychology neurotherapy practitioners are certified with both the Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA-A) and the QEEG Certification Board. The technicians have completed at least 4 days independent training.
Learn More about Neurofeedback
To find out more about neurofeedback, including what conditions can be treated and how to get started, please visit our dedicated neurofeedback website: neurofeedback.mindstatepsychology.com.au, or click the button below.