EMDR/Neurofeedback
Neurofeedback
Neurofeedback, as a subset of biofeedback, monitors a subject’s brain waves and feeds back selective information about these brain waves, in order to gain control over these patterns. Neurofeedback programs typically allow for the setting of thresholds within specific frequency bands or ranges so that when the EEG either rises above the threshold or drops below the threshold, some form of signal or reinforcement is presented to the subject. This feedback lets the brain know when it has been successful, thus, in an operant conditioning model, encourages this rewarded brain wave response. When the goal is to have the signal go above a threshold, we refer to this as “up training” or rewarding. When the goal is to reinforce signals that drop below a threshold, we refer to this as “down training,” or inhibiting this component of the EEG. Read More... Recent research shows how effective neurofeedback can be in the treatment of other brain disorders: ADD/ADHD, depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder and addictions of all sorts. It may also work on traumatic brain injury, tics, autism spectrum disorders and seizure disorders. Again, it takes a long time to train/re-train the brain. Many clients have multiple problems and multiple diagnoses. Some take medications to help, others wish to avoid medications. Either way, neurofeedback may offer a reduction in symptoms, which can be permanent. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an integrative psychotherapy approach that has been extensively researched and proven effective for the treatment of trauma. EMDR is a set of standardized protocols that incorporates elements from many different treatment approaches. To date, EMDR therapy has helped millions of people of all ages relieve many types of psychological stress. Scientific research has established EMDR as effective for post traumatic stress. However, clinicians also have reported success using EMDR in treatment of the following conditions:
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