EEG NEUROFEEDBACK

EEG Neurofeedback is a technique in which people learn, by means of real-time computer feedback, how to produce more of the brainwaves associated with desired behaviours such as concentration, attention l focus, relaxation, cooperative behaviour and reduction in irritability, pain, bad mood, hyperactivity, sleep disturbance etc...

It is a training regimen in which the client reinforces himself often 2000 times or more during a 30 minute session. It is a learning paradigm with no punishment, negative reinforcement or emotional content. It does not require talking. The client s cortical EEG is simply displayed in a way that allows him to change it, earn rewards and see and hear the results of his efforts moment by moment. The child or adult plays a computer game solely with his brain, with information provided by his brainwaves that are monitored through electrodes attached to his head. There is no use of hands.

It should be emphasized that no electrical signal is transmitted via the electrodes into the scalp. Nor do we stimulate the brain electrically in any way.
By practicing these constant adjustments, the brain not only becomes more adept at making them, but it also establishes new reference points or settings for its recognition of normal or “home base”.

Thus the child who is under-aroused often showing symptoms of inattention, crankiness, distractibility, lack of motivation, etc, can be neurologically taught to naturally stimulate his neurotransmitter function so that his brain eventually operates that way independently, having discovered and ingrained a more useful setting in its repertoire.

Similarly, the child who is over-aroused, possibly angry, anxious, impulsive, overactive, wired, develops new brain activity patterns that maintain calmness, attentiveness, self-observation, cheerfulness and patience.

Importantly, because the human brain is so adaptable and able to conform itself to new and changing demands (this is known as plasticity), these new arousal levels are maintained as they are more rewarding and functional.

Neurofeedback is often recommended for migraines, tinnitus, strokes, depression, Tourette s, OCD, Chronic Pain, ADHD, Autism, learning disorders etc..

Recommended number of sessions: 20 +

Preferred frequency of treatments: minimum of 2 a week

See link: www.eeginfo.ch