| What is
Neurofeedback? Neurofeedback,
also known as Brainwave Biofeedback, EEG Biofeedback, Neurobiofeedback
or Neurotherapy, is an extremely powerful, yet non-invasive
means of exercising, strengthening and regulating the central
nervous system. It is an exciting innovation in the regulation
and mediation of neurological stress.
There is over 30 years of scientifically published research
on Neurofeedback including controlled outcome studies demonstrating
its effectiveness. Research also suggests that these benefits
are durable. Citations can be obtained through the on-line
scientific database MEDLINE or through the internet at www.eegresearch.com.
In a session, sensors (electrodes)
are pasted on the subjects scalp (nothing is sent into the head
and the hair is only parted in placing the sensor). Brainwaves
are then displayed on one computer which the practitioner monitors;
while on a second computer they are displayed in an interactive
“game” format. The child or adult then “plays”
the game by controlling their attention. There are several games
including a Pac-Man type game and a Space Race. The process
serves to “condition” the brain into a healthier
and more relaxed, flexible way of functioning. Between sessions,
the child or adult does not have to “practice” or
try to do anything different. Rather, the brain seems to take
what it has learned in the session and carry it out in other
areas. Training is done two or three times weekly with training
time lasting 30 minutes. Improvements are generally seen within
a few sessions and treatment typically takes close to 40 sessions,
though this is somewhat variable.
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