A Case for Group Therapy?

Although many clients feel as though their compromised emotional states are completely unique, similarities do exist. Often, clients feel ashamed of their inner turmoil and seek out individual therapy to work on a one-on-one basis and minimize the likelihood other swill know how much they genuinely struggle. Individual therapy has significant benefits and is appropriate for almost all forms of mental health treatment, however, group therapy can offer an unmatched and unique form of healing, as individuals can understand they are truly not alone in their suffering. Group therapy utilizes the power of healing through relationships in the present moment. …

Neurofeedback for Disorders Associated with Criminal Offending

05/01/2018 Posted by Neurogenesis 0 Comments ADD Addiction ADHD Anxiety Depression Learning Disabilities Life Neurofeedback News Neurofeedback Research PTSD Stress Uncategorized

Neurofeedback training has been successfully used in the treatment of a variety of disorders. Existing research has identified EEG frequency deviances in disorders that are associated with criminal offending, such as the following. Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most well researched disorders that has been treated by neurofeedback training, and also demonstrates some relationship to criminal activity considering its associations with inattention, impulsivity, and lacking inhibitory control. In EEG-based literature, ADHD appears to concern an excess of slow frequencies like delta and theta, as well as reduced beta waves and sensori motor rhythm (SMR). About 60% of …

Neurofeedback is the best available front-line treatment for ADHD: What is the evidence for this claim?

01/29/2018 Posted by Neurogenesis 0 Comments ADD ADHD Blog Kids & Teens Learning Disabilities Life Neurofeedback Basics Neurofeedback News Neurofeedback Research Success Stories Wellbeing

The primary characteristic of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is impaired executive functioning and attentional processes. These impairments involve difficulty in self-regulation which is often seen as attentional difficulties, impulsive behaviors, and hyperactivity. Furthermore, these impairments typically cause difficulty in school, social, and home settings, particularly in the organizational skills required to function efficiently in daily life. ADHD is the most common diagnosis given to school-age children in the United States, occurring in about 11% of children, and occurring more frequently in boys than girls. Medication, behavior therapy (e.g. neurofeedback training), or a combination of the two, are the most typical …

Neurofeedback and ADHD in children/adolescents

08/28/2017 Posted by Neurogenesis 0 Comments ADD ADHD Neurofeedback News Neurofeedback Research

In a new pilot study, researchers conducted a structured electroencephalography-based neurofeedback training program to study its effects on a group of children and adolescents with ADHD. In the 20-week program, the 24 participants began with frequent sessions of neurofeedback (every weekday) that tapered to twice a week later in the program. Auditive reaction times were measured before and after the study, and again 6 months after the study. Researchers found small but measurable improvements in reaction time and overall performance that lasted even months later. While the small size of the group studied demonstrates the need for further research, the …

Treating Attention Deficit Disorder Without Ritalin

01/23/2016 Posted by Neurogenesis 0 Comments ADD Neurofeedback Research Resources Wellbeing

The book Getting Rid of Ritalin, written by Robert W. Hill, Ph.D. and Eduardo Castro, M.D., details how neurofeedback therapy can help individuals coping with ADD successfully improve brain function without the need for medication. The authors explore how neurofeedback works to unlock the individual’s ability to learn what different states of focus “feel like” so that they can self-regulate in the way that best optimizes their brain function and performance. According to the authors, this not only improves the brain’s cognitive function, but also boosts overall physical health, such as the cardiovascular, immune and gastrointestinal systems — in other words, …

Neurofeedback Studied as Treatment for ADD and Learning Disabilities in Children

11/21/2015 Posted by Neurogenesis 0 Comments ADD ADHD Kids & Teens Learning Disabilities Neurofeedback Research Resources

ADD and learning disorders are two of the most widespread mental health concerns associated with childhood. There may be a biological and/or hereditary basis for these disorders, and dealing with them can affect children in substantial ways, from how well they perform at school to how well they interact with friends and loved ones. Neurofeedback is emerging as an effective method for improving attention, behavior and cognitive function in children coping with ADD. Several researchers have reported increased IQ scores, better grades and improved performance on academic tests. While more research is needed, EEG biofeedback appears to be a beneficial …

Neurofeedback for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

09/08/2015 Posted by Neurogenesis 0 Comments ADD ADHD Anxiety Neurofeedback Research OCD Resources Success Stories Wellbeing

This study by Dr. Corydon Hammond explores how neurofeedback may help in the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, more commonly known as OCD. Past research has found that a pharmacologic treatment of OCD has typically yielded only small improvements for OCD sufferers. In this study, two patients with OCD each underwent tests and surveys to determine the extent of their symptoms, followed by personalized programs of neurofeedback. Not only did both patients experience improvement in their symptoms, but they maintained these improvements over a year after the completion of therapy. While the small number of patients in the study calls …

Neurofeedback: Treating the Cause, Not the Symptoms

07/13/2015 Posted by Neurogenesis ADD Addiction ADHD Anxiety Blog Depression Kids & Teens Learning Disabilities Life Neurofeedback Basics Neurofeedback News Neurofeedback Research OCD Peak Performance Training PTSD Resources Stress Wellbeing

If you ask someone whether they’ve heard of Prozac, they are more than likely to say yes — yet if you ask someone about neurofeedback, most people aren’t quite as familiar. Neurofeedback has been shown to treat numerous mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, and more. Even if you just want to boost your mental performance or focus, it has helped many people to reduce “clutter” in their minds and discover strategies for accessing a state of calmer, more focused awareness. More and more research continues to support neurofeedback’s role in helping individuals treat their mental health …

ADHD: Neurofeedback as an Alternative to Meds

08/25/2014 Posted by Neurogenesis ADD ADHD Blog Kids & Teens Life Neurofeedback Basics Neurofeedback News Neurofeedback Research Resources Success Stories

This research article evaluates the growing body of evidence that demonstrates how neurofeedback provides a robust alternative to pharmaceutical medications for treating ADHD. Today, ADHD is the most commonly diagnosed pediatric behavioral health disorder in the United States, and affects adults as well as children. Commissioned by the International Society of Neurofeedback and Research (ISNR), the study notes that while medication and other types of behavioral therapy are approved and commonly used to treat ADHD, their long-term outcomes are relatively poor. In contrast, neurofeedback was found to be “twice as effective as the six other non-pharmacological ADHD treatments that were analyzed.” …

More Support for Treating ADHD Using Neurofeedback

05/19/2014 Posted by Neurogenesis 0 Comments ADD ADHD Blog Kids & Teens Learning Disabilities Life Neurofeedback News Neurofeedback Research Resources Success Stories

ADHD is a condition that currently affects millions of Americans. While it affects both children and adults, it is particularly prevalent among children. Neurofeedback uses technology to monitor brain activity in order to help patients discover positive brain patterns and train them to recreate them more regularly. While once considered controversial, neurofeedback continues to gain support within the medical community. Recently the American Academy of Pediatrics rated the treatment as a Level 1 “Best Support” Intervention for ADHD, which is its highest available rating — putting neurofeedback on par with other widely accepted treatments such as behavioral therapy and medication! …