How does training your brain change your life?

There is no part of you that isn't influenced and regulated by your brain. Unhealthy patterns of brainwave activity can affect not only how well our brains perform but how we feel, how we respond to stress, how our bodies respond to illnessand how quickly we're able to “bounce back” from upsetting events. The “decade of the brain” has clearly demonstrated that by exercising our brains so our brainwave activity is shaped into a healthier pattern, people find their symptoms decrease, their mood improves, and their ability to concentrate and sustain their focus as well as their attention improves.In short, when our brains function better, we function better.

If neurofeedback is so successful, why haven't I heard of it before?

We can only respond to this question by stating “We don't know where you've been.” This technology has showcased in such popular media as The Oprah Winfrey Show, Dr. Phil, & 20/20. It has been written about in Time Magazine and called “the most effective solution for ADHD” by the journal Opinions in Pediatrics. Most recently the journal "Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America" has devoted its entire issue to the use of neurofeedback in psychiatric disorders affecting children and adolescents.

What Is Neurofeedback Good For?

Neurofeedback has proven successful with a great variety of disorders.  It has been used very successfully with Depression, Anxiety, AD/HD, Fibromyalgia, OCD, Migraines, Seizure Disorder and has been very helpful with Bipolar Disorder, Stroke, and TBI.  We have used it for peak performance with PGA golfers, professional athletes, business executives and others who simply want to improve their lives and perform better.

Links
International Society for Neurotherapy and Research  www.isnr.org is the main organization for neurofeedback practitioners.  Every year we gather to review the latest research, talk about our clinical experience, look at the latest technology, and take workshops from each other.  You can find a comprehensive list of the research on neurofeedback at this site.

Biofeedback Certification Institute of America BCIA www.bcia.org is the primary certification body for neurofeedback practitioners.  Here you can find a list of certified neurofeedback practitioners near you.

EEG Directory www.eegdirectory.com is another site that provides information regarding practitioners near you as well as some talk show and news segments about neurofeedback.  It also links to many other informative sites including the Brian Othmer Foundation..

The Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback  www.aapb.org is the primary association for biofeedback practitioners and provides important information on other methods of intervention related to neurofeedback such as HEG and Breathwork.