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Protocol Applications
We use a variety of types of feedback for our training
including DVD movies, music, and responsive visual displays.
This training requires focus on whatever feedback is chosen
for about 30 minutes. We find that everyone is able to
select something that easily holds his or her attention.
Children do especially well with the DVD movies.
Alpha Theta Training
Alpha Theta training is a special form of neurofeedback that
is done with the eyes closed. During this training the
individual begins with a visualization of a situation they
are working on changing. The brain is then trained into a
high theta state where the brain is very open to suggestion.
This type of training is very useful for increasing peak
performance and for trauma resolution.
Coaching
We provide coaching as a regular part of our weekly sessions
to enhance and encourage change. In some cases additional
techniques will be taught for daily home use. Coaching
provides an opportunity to build a relationship with our
clients and to discuss any issues that arise during the
course of training.
Coordination with other service providers
We often receive referrals from other service providers such
as psychiatrists, therapists, counselors, and school
personnel. We are happy to coordinate with these
professionals with your signed permission. Coordination
allows for a smoother reduction of medications and maximizes
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A QEEG (Quantitative electroencephalogram) is a
comprehensive measure of the brainwave patterns
taken simultaneously at 19 sites on the brain.
The data is sent electronically to a neurologist
for evaluation and comparison to a normative
database of same aged individuals. A 50-page
report is returned to us with recommendations
and protocols for neurofeedback training. This
type of evaluation is highly recommended for all
new clients but is definitely required for
anyone with brain injuries, a history of head
trauma, seizures, or severe behavioral
presentations. A QEEG is also the only way to
identify appropriate training for learning
disabilities.
The Brain Map is our standard evaluation and
provides us with a measure of brainwave patterns
at 10 different sites on the brain. Using this
map as our guide we develop protocols to use for
neuro-feedback training. This evaluation is done
completely in-house and the results are
available immediately. This evaluation is
adequate for individuals with uncomplicated ADD,
anxiety and depression.
The TOVA (Test of Variables of Attention) is a
continuous performance test that assists in the
identification of problems with attention. The
test is a standard diagnostic tool for ADD/ADHD.
We provide this test as part of our evaluation
process regardless of the presenting issues. Our
experience is that ADD is often misidentified
and the information from this test can give us a
clear picture of how an individual is actually
performing.