How Neurofeedback Can Help You

How Neurofeedback Can Help You

Joey, age 9, struggled with hyperactivity, restlessness, impulse control problems, inattention, and distractibility. His pediatrician had suggested trying a couple of different medications but Joey’s mother was interested in trying alternative treatments first. She had heard about our work with neurofeedback and wanted an alternative to medication.

Joey did neurofeedback twice a week and we quickly began seeing significant changes, including less hyperactivity and longer ability to focus. After he stopped the neurofeedback he continued to do well in school and at home.

WHAT IS NEUROFEEDBACK?

Neurofeedback is a specialized treatment that uses advanced computer technology for balancing and optimizing your brain. It is a fun, interactive and engaging treatment that helps you strengthen and retrain your brain to a healthier, more focused state.

Using real-time displays of brain activity, you can learn how to self-regulate your brain function.

Monica, age 17, came to the clinic for problems with anxiety, worrying, temper outbursts, poor school performance, and oppositional behavior. She had been in psychotherapy for two years, which seemed to help her temper problems but not her oppositional behavior or school performance. Additionally, she had tried two different medications but she did not like the side effects.

When she learned about neurofeedback she liked the idea of learning how to control her own brain. We did neurofeedback twice a week and within the first month she noticed less worrying. By the end of 6 months she felt more focused, less anxious, and overall more cooperative, which her family validated.

Research has demonstrated the effectiveness of neurofeedback to improve many conditions including:

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF NEUROFEEDBACK?

Patients report enhanced memory and focus, decreased impulsivity and anxiety, better mental clarity, more restful sleep, improved mood, and a host of other benefits after using neurofeedback without side effects!

In fact, the American Academy of Pediatrics named neurofeedback a “Level 1: ‘Best Support’ intervention for ADD/ADHD, on par with medication.”

The effects and benefits of training last long after the training itself has stopped. Because the brain has actually learned (or relearned) a more efficient way of performing, it will continue in this way as new pathways in the brain are created, thus making lasting change the path of least effort.

WHAT TO EXPECT?

With neurofeedback, YOU become an active part of your brain’s healing.  You will play a video game using just your brain—it’s fun!

Here’s how it works: electrodes are placed on your head to measure electrical activity in your brain (this is painless, non-invasive, and safe for people of all ages). Then, you will play some games that require concentration. At the same time, you will be able to view your brain activity on a computer monitor. A clinician will show you how to interpret the activity: which patterns mean your brain is engaged and which patterns mean your brain is less engaged.

You CAN change your brain and change your life. Amen Clinics can help. To learn more about neurofeedback strategies or to schedule an appointment, contact the Amen Clinics Care Center today at 888-288-9834.

13 Comments »

  1. I’ve had this treatment before for TBI. It does work.

    Comment by Mary Beth Underwood — April 7, 2017 @ 7:02 PM

  2. did u have it done at amen clinics or else where?

    Comment by Mercedes Daniels — April 18, 2017 @ 1:20 PM

  3. No I had it locally where I live in the DSM IA area as I was also getting cognitive rehab with a psychologist. He also did a qEEG to see where my brain damage was.

    Comment by Mary Beth Underwood — April 18, 2017 @ 1:32 PM

  4. How, when and where is this available? How much is an initial appointment and sessions?

    Comment by Lisa Courtemarche — May 2, 2018 @ 8:26 AM

  5. Hello Lisa, our neurofeedback services are available at our Orange County, CA clinic and our Washington D.C. clinic: https://amenclinics.com/services/neurofeedback/. The pricing of the service can be inquired through our Care Coordinators at 888-288-9834.

    Comment by Amen Clinics — May 2, 2018 @ 9:41 AM

  6. My granddaughter has adhd we are in lreland is there this in lreland

    Comment by Tracey leonard — July 27, 2018 @ 1:37 AM

  7. Mary Beth, I am interested in who U saw in DSM. I live in Grimes, an would like to talk, if U wouldn’t mind. My # is 515-490-4931.
    Thanks

    Comment by Jeff — July 27, 2018 @ 3:21 AM

  8. I had some pretty severe depression off and on in the past 3 months, can you suggest any treatment type. I do have your complete package that I received from Channel 12, WHYY. I was sick with the flu and never got around to looking at the items.

    Comment by John Speese Jr — July 28, 2018 @ 1:11 AM

  9. Hmm.. you know what? Thank you very much for informing us that neurofeedback therapy can also alleviate anxiousness and other mental health issues as well. That’s exactly what my cousin has been going through since last week. I think it’s better for him to make a doctor’s appointment about this matter very soon.

    Comment by Amy Saunders — December 23, 2021 @ 12:14 AM

  10. Can you please recommend a place in Washington state or Hawaii ?
    thank you so much!
    Val

    Comment by Val G — February 7, 2022 @ 10:50 AM

  11. Hello Val, thank you for reaching out. Amen Clinics has a clinic in the state of Washington in the Seattle Metro Area (https://amenclinics.com/locations/seattle-metro-area/). For more information about scheduling, please contact our Care Coordinators: https://amenclinics.com/schedule-visit/.

    Comment by Amen Clinics — February 9, 2022 @ 10:39 AM

  12. My teenage daughter deals with severe anxiety that often gets in the way of her everyday functioning. It is great to know that the results of neurofeedback treatment last a long time after the treatment ends. I want to find an effective solution to help my daughter overcome her anxiety, so I'll look for a neurofeedback center in our area near Seattle.

    Comment by Charlotte Fleet — January 4, 2023 @ 4:41 PM

  13. Can neurofeedback help with Tourette’s?

    Comment by Heather Rutkowski — November 27, 2023 @ 9:09 AM

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