Neurofeedback therapy
Is a non-invasive treatment designed to instruct patients as to how to control brainwave activity in order to change behaviors. Studies have shown it to be effective in adults with ADD/ADHD, and is an effective tool in changing behaviors related to substance abuse when combined with other therapeutic practices, especially where co-occurring disorders have been diagnosed. It can be used in either an outpatient or an inpatient neurofeedback setting.
The first step in neurofeedback therapy, a qEEG (quantitative Electroencephalograph) is performed. Sensors are attached to the patient’s head and brain activity is recorded, the data from which is used to create “brain maps.” The process is non-invasive and painless.