What is Neurofeedback?
Neurofeedback is simply biofeedback for the brain. Reaching a state of centered focus in life can be difficult or impossible if you have brain waves that are out of sync. Neurofeedback can help restore the right amount of each brainwave, and ensure that all of the brainwaves are in harmonious balance with each other. Scientists have learned that certain disorders are associated with very distinctive brain wave patterns. Neurofeedback helps balance brain waves and eliminates or diminishes problem behaviors without the use of medication. Unlike medication, neurofeedback has no physical side effects, and the benefits of neurofeedback have been proven to be long lasting. The EEG readings are then presented back to the client in the form of sounds and/or images. Thus, the user can observe the brain in action in real time, from moment to moment. Through this process, the brain is rewarded for changing its own activity to more appropriate patterns. The brain can be taught through this process to work more efficiently or to overcome a difficulty or limitation.
Long-Lasting Benefits
Many different disorders can be improved or eliminated by using neurofeedback. Treatment is noninvasive, and not painful, has no physical side effects, and the benefits are long-lasting. Neurotherapy can bring peace, focus, and balance to your life.
Don’t stand in the way of your own success. Neurofeedback can train the brain to remain calm and focused, decrease impulsivity and anxiety while increasing mental flexibility. Success in business, sports, and school comes from having the mental edge over your competition.
Recommended Books for the General Public
Ayers, M., & Montgomery, P. (2007). Whispers from the Brain. Beverly Hills: AyersMont.
Cohen, M.P. (2020). Neurofeedback 101: Rewiring the Brain for ADHD, Anxiety, Depression and Beyond (without medication). Jupiter, FL: Amazon
Hill, R. W., & Castro, E. (2002). Getting Rid of Ritalin. Charlottesville, VA: Hampton Roads Publishing.
Larsen, S. (2006). The Healing Power of Neurofeedback. Rochester, VT: Healing Arts Press.
Longo, R.E. & Bingham, B. (2022). Beginning Neurofeedback in Your Practice: A Guide for Clinicians Using Neurofeedback from Intake to Discharge. Greenville, SC: FNNR.
Longo, R.E. & Soutar, R. (2019). Becoming Certified in Neurofeedback. Greenville, SC: FNNR.
Longo, R.E. (2018). A Consumer’s Guide to Understanding QEEG Brain Mapping and Neurofeedback Training. Greenville, SC: FNNR.
Robbins, J. (2000). A Symphony in the Brain. New York: Atlantic Monthly Press.
Steinberg, M., & Othmer, S. (2004). ADD: The 20-Hour Solution. Bandon, OR: Robert D. Reed Publishers.
Soutar, R. & Longo, R.E. (2022). Doing Neurofeedback.: An Introduction (2nd Edition). Greenville, SC: FNNR.