Therapeutic Applications of Neurofeedback

Neurofeedback is a powerful technique that can train the brain toward better function. Improved functioning means relief for many - i.e. migraine sufferers have no more headaches, insomniacs fall asleep easily, autistic children relate to others. What we've discovered is that disregulation of brain function is a core issue in many disorders.

The following are thumbnail summaries of our own clinical experience, and that of other Neurofeedback therapists, with various conditions. In session, we invite the brain into conversation with itself through our external feedback loops. Then, the brain self-corrects. By doing this, the brain learns and changes. Then, so does our experience of being in the world. Read more...


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Aging

The traditional view of aging as a relentless process of functional decline is being displaced by a new optimism about the positive influence we might have over that process. So many problems have been written off simply to "aging" and then the status quo becomes accepted. Neurofeedback is one of a number of interventions that can now make a substantial difference in the quality of life of the elderly. The list of common complaints among the elderly that can be impacted by Neurofeedback includes: anxiety and agitation; depression; sleep onset problems; frequent waking; incontinence; irritability; age-related cognitive decline; dementia; Parkinsonism; motor symptoms such as Dystonia and essential tremor; deterioration of memory function; pain syndromes; mental confusion and even paranoia. Each of these topics is discussed separately below.

Since a number of the above issues are grounded in degenerative processes, once Neurofeedback is undertaken to improve function it may also be necessary to continue the training on some schedule in order to maintain gains. This can be done on a home-training basis under clinical supervision.