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 Migraines

06/19/2016 Posted by Neurogenesis 0 Comments Blog Chronic Pain Life Neurofeedback News Neurofeedback Research Resources Success Stories Wellbeing

Anyone who has ever suffered from a migraine knows that the pain — and other associated symptoms — of this disease can be completely debilitating. This article from USA Today includes neurofeedback as one possible treatment. By teaching individuals to make subtle physical changes, such as relaxing particular muscle groups and reducing overall tension, as well as helping to calm the mind and reduce stress, the therapy can offer hope to individuals struggling with these headaches. To read more, click here.

Can Neurofeedback Help Addicts Too?

01/08/2016 Posted by Neurogenesis 0 Comments Addiction Chronic Pain Depression Neurofeedback News Neurofeedback Research PTSD Resources Success Stories Wellbeing

Drawing from the increasing research pointing to neurofeedback as an effective treatment for PTSD, therapists and researchers are now looking to the therapy as a potential treatment for alcohol dependency and drug addiction. Both PTSD and substance abuse share symptoms — including trouble sleeping, irritability, uncontrollable aggression and rage, pain, ringing in the ears, jumpiness, hyperarousal (sensing danger even when none is present), loss of interest, or feelings of isolation. Many PTSD sufferers likewise also suffer from alcohol dependency (52% of men and 28% of women with PTSD) and drug addiction (34% of men and 27% of women with the …

Can Neurofeedback Fight Muscle Tension?

10/24/2015 Posted by Neurogenesis 0 Comments Blog Chronic Pain Life Neurofeedback News Neurofeedback Research Resources Success Stories Wellbeing

Low-level muscle tension on a chronic basis is a problem faced by millions. Named dysponesis, this form of covert muscle tension over time can contribute to chronic pain, headaches, exhaustion and difficulty relaxing. This problem is especially prevalent among those who use computers for long periods of time, who may become so absorbed in their task that they are unaware of poor posture or tension affecting their neck, back and shoulders, or may simply be unaware of the tension due to a lack of physical awareness. In this study, researchers used neurofeedback to help participants identify feelings of tension and …

Treatment Strategies for Generalized Anxiety Disorder

01/30/2015 Posted by Neurogenesis Anxiety Blog Chronic Pain Depression Life Neurofeedback News Neurofeedback Research Resources Stress Wellbeing

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is the most common of the anxiety disorders, but many healthcare practitioners believe it is often underdiagnosed. It is an adult-onset disorder with the highest median age of all the anxiety disorders. Characterized by excessive worry that becomes difficult to control for a period of at least six months. It is also usually accompanied by other symptoms such as sleep disturbance, fatigue, muscle tension, difficulty concentrating, irritability, and restlessness. GAD usually begins with an overestimated danger (such as the fear that a loved one will be kidnapped) and gradually pervades other areas of life. There are several ways to …

qEEG Neurofeedback for Migraines

09/22/2014 Posted by Neurogenesis Blog Chronic Pain Life Neurofeedback News Neurofeedback Research Resources Wellbeing

This study by Dr. Jonathan Walker at the Neurotherapy Center of Dallas examined neurofeedback’s ability to treat migraine headaches. The study focused on 71 patients between the ages of 17-62 who complained of frequently occurring migraine headaches. Researchers found that of these patients, over half (54%) experienced complete cessation of migraines, with another 39% experiencing an over 50% reduction in frequency. Another 4% experienced reduced frequency of less than 50%, and only a single patient reported no reduction in migraine frequency as the result of neurofeedback. In contrast, of the control group which continued on traditional drug therapy, 68% of …

Neurofeedback for Migraines

06/19/2014 Posted by Neurogenesis 0 Comments Blog Chronic Pain Life Neurofeedback News Neurofeedback Research Resources Success Stories Wellbeing

Anyone who has ever suffered from a migraine knows that the pain — and other associated symptoms — of this disease can be completely debilitating. This article from USA Today includes neurofeedback as one possible treatment. By teaching individuals to make subtle physical changes, such as relaxing particular muscle groups and reducing overall tension, as well as helping to calm the mind and reduce stress, the therapy can offer hope to individuals struggling with these headaches. To read more, click here.

Using Neurofeedback to Treat Fibromyalgia

04/24/2014 Posted by Neurogenesis 0 Comments Anxiety Chronic Pain Neurofeedback Research Resources Wellbeing

This study by researchers from Myosymmetries International, Inc. in Alberta, Canada, along with David Nelson from Oregon Health Sciences University, examined patients with fibromyalgia. Researchers focused on thirty patients who met the criteria for the disease, which causes pain and tenderness throughout the body’s muscles, joints, tendons, and other tissues, as well as fatigue, difficulty sleeping, anxiety, and depression. Participants in the study underwent neurofeedback until they noticed improvement in their moods, mental clarity, and ease of sleep. They also found that the treatments appeared to help pain go from vague all-over body aches to more localized aches that could …

Video: Neurofeedback for Chronic Pain

04/07/2014 Posted by Neurogenesis 0 Comments Chronic Pain Resources Success Stories Videos Wellbeing

This is another video resource from EEGInfo.com featuring neurofeedback specialist Caroline Grierson, who practices neurofeedback alongside UCLA pain specialist Dr. Prager. It’s an excellent overview of how neurofeedback can help individuals struggling with chronic pain to manage their pain in a non-invasive way that can reduce or even eliminate their need for medication. Grierson explains that “by learning to control the brain waves with the help of brainwave biofeedback or neurofeedback, we can affect the underlying structure of one’s attention on pain, and maybe return the brain’s pain sensitivity to a more normal set point.” Check it out here: For …