Neurofeedback Therapy in Flower Mound, Texas
What is Neurofeedback?
Neurofeedback is a non-invasive method of direct brain function training. It is a type of biofeedback and is also called EEG Biofeedback. According to the International Society for Neurofeedback and Research (ISNR), biofeedback is defined as:
“A process that enables an individual to learn how to change physiological activity for the purposes of improving health and performance.”
In this process, precise instruments measure physiological activity such as brainwaves, heart function, breathing, muscle activity, and skin temperature. These instruments then rapidly and accurately “feed back” information to the user. Additionally, the presentation of this information — often in conjunction with changes in thinking, emotions, and behavior — supports desired physiological changes. As a result, over time, these changes can endure without continued use of an instrument” – International Society for Neuroregulation & Research.
"Neurofeedback should play a major therapeutic role in many difficult areas. In my opinion, if any medication had demonstrated such a wide spectrum of efficacy it would be universally accepted and widely used. It is a field to be taken seriously by all."
Frank H. Duffy
M.D. Professor and Pediatric Neurologist Harvard Medical School
How does Neurofeedback help our clients?
Neurofeedback helps the nervous system regulate itself. It can be used with patients of all ages and a variety of concerns. For many patients seeking this form of training, their brains have become stuck in a rigid pattern of responding. With Neurofeedback, we can help the brain to become more flexible and efficient. This allows the patient to be better able to adapt to challenges in the future.
Patients that might otherwise avoid traditional forms of therapy are often drawn to Neurofeedback. In addition, many patients appreciate the fact that they are active participants in the training. They value seeing how their brain responds in each moment. This gives them a sense of ownership in the change process.
Neurofeedback and related techniques, such as Quantitative EEG neural scan. This allows practitioners to obtain hard data on the change process. By measuring and analyzing brainwave changes, you can see how your interventions are impacting the client. The ability to demonstrate brain changes is important for patients to see and is also helpful for research purposes. With BrainMaster Avatar software we can compare a patient’s brainwave activity to a pre-existing database or against a previous recording from the same patient. This allows you to determine how much each brainwave band has changed in specific regions of the brain- so you can see noticeable changes inside and out.
