Neurofeedback

           

Neurofeedback, also called EEG biofeedback, is a research-supported treatment to sharpen attention, relieve anxiety, enhance mood, and improve learning and behavior without the use of medication. Neurofeedback is a way to train brain activity through a computer-aided training method. By using sensors on the scalp, one can measure and monitor brain activity. This [RR1] brain activity shows how one feels, their thought habits, stress levels, underlying mood, and overall brain function. It can identify what specific activity is giving rise to symptoms. Once the areas of concern are discovered, then neurofeedback can provide positive feedback to increase desired brain activity to teach self-regulation of brain function. These new patterns of neuronal communication tend to result in changes in thinking, emotions, and behavior. Over time, these changes can continue without the use of neurofeedback. (Kolk, 2014)