Understanding Neurotherapy
Neurotherapy, or neurofeedback therapy, is the process of monitoring and modifying the electrical impulses produced by the brain’s neurons (nerve cells). These signals, known as EEG, indicate how well various parts of the brain are functioning and are correlated with the levels of activation of specific brain regions.
LENS neurofeedback works differently than traditional neurofeedback, where positive reinforcement trains a person’s mind to create more appropriate EEG patterns during neurotherapy. With LENS, the client is connected to EEG sensors that track their brain activity throughout a neurofeedback session, but the experience is passive, whereby a client receives the feedback and the brain heals itself.
Benefits of Neurotherapy
People of various ages can benefit from neurotherapy to reduce a range of problems such as anxiety, depression, stress, attention, sleeplessness, chronic pain, substance abuse, headaches, trauma, and more can all be helped by neurotherapy treatment.
Neurotherapy has also been proven to help improve functioning abilities in people with developmental disorders such as learning disabilities, autism, spectrum disorders, and intellectual disabilities. Neurotherapy can also enhance the performance of athletes, musicians, and so much more.
LENS
LENS stands for (Low Energy Neurofeedback System) and is an EEG-based, direct neurofeedback system that helps to stimulate the brain into resetting itself and achieve the goal of having optimal performance.
LENS addresses the brain in its native electromagnetic language, allowing the brain to reboot and helping it to achieve optimal function.
Benefits of LENS neurofeedback
LENS Neurofeedback is used to help the brain develop new neural pathways to get unstuck from its current repeated patterns when it comes to anxiety, depression, PTSD, and much more.
Understanding EEG
Electroencephalogram (EEG) is a way to record the electrical activity in one’s brain. The nerve cells communicate by ‘firing’ micro electrochemical signals from one of the cells to the next.
These impulses cause tiny electrical fluctuations as they travel throughout the skull, and metal sensors attached to the scalp record the movement. When the neural signals reach the scalp, they would have decreased to about ten millionths of a volt. A computer displays these electrical oscillations after they have been amplified.
The EEG displays the electrical oscillations brought on by the coordinated firing of clusters of neurons in what appears to be a wavy line (frequency). The areas of the brain to be measured will determine the placement of the sensors.
A mathematical division of the raw EEG waveform is used to indicate various types of firing patterns. These different firing patterns, or frequencies, correspond to multiple levels of brain function.
Greater activation is represented by smaller, faster waves like beta, whereas lower activation is represented by larger, slower waves like theta. Brain activity patterns and cognitive and behavioral functioning are correlated.
For instance, a typical EEG “biomarker” for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) manifests as increased slow wave activity in the frontal and central regions of the brain. These brain regions are, therefore, less active, which can lead to issues with controlling attention and physical activity.
FAQ’s
Can Neurofeedback damage your brain?
No study has found evidence showing this to cause any form of brain damage or profound side effect.
Who does Neurofeedback?
Clinicians who have been through proper training and have been certified. Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA) has its certifications. Also, psychologists, psychiatrists, and such have extensive experience in mental/brain health.
How does Neurofeedback work?
Neurofeedback is a form of biofeedback that is used to teach the brain self-control functions by measuring your brain waves and providing feedback signals.
Who developed Neurofeedback?
Neurofeedback was created back in the 1960s by two researchers: Dr. Barry Sterman and Dr. Joseph Kamiya. LENS neurofeedback was developed by Dr. Len Ochs.
Why does Neurofeedback work?
Neurofeedback is a form of biofeedback designed to help harmonize your brain waves (without using medications). During traditional sessions, your brain will be taught to bring abnormally slow or fast waves into a normal range.
Can Neurofeedback help with Anxiety?
Neurofeedback works exceptionally well for people who have anxiety and stress-related disorders.
Can Neurofeedback help with ADHD?
A possible treatment for ADHD is neurofeedback. Recent studies have shown that traditional neurofeedback therapy can reduce ADHD symptoms and the need for common stimulants after 30 sessions, however LENS neurofeedback can produce results from the 1st session through a typical course of 12-15 sessions.
It’s not uncommon for some patients to stop using ADHD medication after treatment.
Can Neurofeedback cause seizures?
It’s the opposite; Neurofeedback has been proven to raise a person’s risk of having a seizure by increasing your risk threshold.
Can EMDR help with things like ADHD?
Yes, EMDR therapy could successfully be adapted to suit the needs of clients with ADHD.
What is better, LENS or normal neurofeedback therapy?
LENS therapy works much faster than your traditional neurofeedback would. This comes down to the number of sessions ranging from 1 to 15 to fix most issues.