Brain Training

All sorts of people can benefit from neuro- and bio-feedback…

It’s for people of all ages dealing with all kinds of issues: attention problems, brain injuries, anxiety, depression, PTSD and stress, and other complaints.

Not everyone likes the idea of taking medication, and this approach often helps avoid the use of commonly prescribed drugs. Individuals who are on other medications may also benefit from brain training, as there are no interaction concerns since there are no new medicines to consider.

Neurofeedback and Biofeedback are non-invasive, simple-to-learn, scientifically based techniques to train the brain to function more efficiently and more responsively.

The brain is constantly emitting unseen and unfelt electric waves that directly influence the functions of the entire body. During development and for several reasons, the brain can get “out-of-sync” and impact the functions of the body.

Brain training, using immediate visual feedback, teaches the individual to train the brain to address areas of need. Often clients find there are areas of their brain in need of calming, for example, to reduce stress, and other areas in need of stimulation to improve focus or attention. There are various technologies out there claiming best results.

The truth is not every piece of equipment runs the same, and a medical grade product is what we own and work with to provide the best results for our clients. We do not “rent” the training program like some providers do. We OWN it and have invested a great deal of time and money to know how and when to use it.

There’s considerable technology behind the systems and techniques.

The process is not new. In fact, the study and training of brain waves has been around since the 1960s, and significant research has shown the effectiveness.

Research has shown frequent instances of individuals diagnosed and medicated for Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are found to have trainable brain wave dysregulations. The anxiousness, common in ADD, is highly correlated to the over-activity of specific waves of the brain. Training those waves often results in less anxiety, agitation, and other related symptoms of ADD and ADHD.

Others who are suffering depression symptoms are experiencing dysregulation in other waves of the brain which can be trained. Naturally teaching the brain to adjust the activity in the responsible waves has been shown to reduce symptoms and alleviate depression and elevate mood.

Other conditions manifested as anxiety, sadness, irritability, and lack of energy have been shown to benefit from Neuro- and Biofeedback.

Neurofeedback is done by attaching non-invasive sensors, or electrodes, to the scalp using harmless conductive paste. The sensors read brain waves, and an assessment of need is completed. A customized brain training plan is created in consultation with the client. During subsequent brain training, the client watches a movie or plays games.

When the brain waves are operating within the target zone, the video images run normally. When the brain waves are not in the target zone, the video or games is slowed, interrupted, or the quality degrades. The more the client keeps the brain waves in the target zones, the more the brain adapts and adjusts its “normal” operating zones, thus training the brain to function optimally.

At Modern Me Psychology Inc., our team is committed to working with you to:

• Interview and assess your training needs
• Develop a customized training plan
• Deliver the recommended number of training sessions depending on the individual need
• Observe brainwave activity through Electroencephalogram (EEG) and provide you feedback in the form of a visual and auditory display
• Monitor, measure, reassess, evaluate, and provide feedback to our clients

We utilize MIND MEDIA Neuro- and Biofeedback Systems technology, specifically working with the BioTrace+ and NeXus 32 system. The medical grade equipment we work with allows us to record, analyze, set, configure, and monitor training for best results.

People who get neurofeedback and do the work feel better.

We are privileged to assist Attorneys, Corporate Leaders, Financial Executives, First Responders, Academic Learners, and Over- or Under-Functioning individual(s).

Neurofeedback and Biofeedback address concerns such as distractibility, overthinking, doubt, poor processing speed, self-regulation, misuse of mental energy, lack of clarity, poor creativity, academic and sports performance concerns.

Additionally, clients struggling with ADHD, Addiction, Anxiety, Autism, Chronic Pain, Chronic Fatigue, Depression, Distractibility, Emotional Regulation, Headaches, Insomnia, Memory Loss, Migraine and Tension Headaches, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Neuroplasticity, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Raynaud’s disease, Seizures, and Traumatic Brain Injuries.

It is also used to help clients who struggle with issues such as asthma, incontinence, constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, side effects from chemotherapy and stress, trauma, headaches, motion sickness, jaw tension, cranial blood flow problems, motion sickness, and ringing in the ears.

Neurofeedback and Biofeedback are alternative approaches to improve overall wellness.

The results vary depending on the symptoms and severity being addressed.

Some clients state they notice a “significant difference” while others state they notice “some change.” It’s hard to say what you will experience without better understanding your presenting complaints. We pride ourselves on being selective of who would be a good fit for this treatment option and work closely with our clients to make sure they are reaching their goals.

Another frequent client of ours is the High Performers who are focused on “getting in the zone.”

Neurofeedback delivers the tools to train and exercise a high performer’s neural networks. A personalized program is created to strengthen the specific neural connections to increase creativity, increase efficiency, and improve overall wellness.

For Attorneys, Corporate Leaders, Financial Executives, and Academic Achievers, efficiency means decreasing the misused amount of mental energy, doubt, overthinking, and increasing self-regulation, increasing co-modulation in the brain, and improving clarity.

High performers struggle with stress and sleep quality which are essential to long-term brain performance, stamina, and resilience.

Professional athletes and artists may struggle with distractibility, clarity, processing speed, and creativity. Using neurofeedback to shape one’s ability to tune out distractions and improve clarity, increase processing speed, improve recovery speed with minimal error, improve concentration and endurance, and feel a greater sense of poise under pressure are reasons why Neurofeedback is in such high demand.

Neurofeedback has been used to train Attorneys, Business Executives, Creative Performers, Financial Leaders, Major League Athletes, Olympic Teams, and Students.