Getting Started with Neurofeedback (Norton Professional Books)

Getting Started with Neurofeedback (Norton Professional Books)

John N. Demos

Language: English

Pages: 304

ISBN: 0393704505

Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub


What is neurofeedback? Neurofeedback is founded upon computer technology joined with auxiliary equipment that can measure the metabolic activity of the cerebral cortex.

Neurofeedback training combines the principles of complementary medicine with the power of electronics. It is a comprehensive system that promotes growth change at the cellular level of the brain and empowers the client to use his or her mind as a tool for personal healing.Until now, there has not been a single comprehensive yet easy-to-understand guide for clinicians interested in adding neurotherapy to their practice. Getting Started with Neurofeedback is a step-by-step guide for professional health care providers who wish to begin with neurotherapy, as well as experienced clinicians who are looking for a concise treatment guide.This book answers essential questions such as: How does neurotherapy work?, What is the rationale for treatment? When is neurotherapy the treatment of choice? Why should I add it to my already existing healthcare practice? The author also answers questions important to establishing a successful practice such as: What kind of training should clinicians get? What kind of equipment should clinicians buy? How can clinicians add neurofeedback to their existing practice?The first part of the book introduces the reader to the world of neurofeedback, its history and scientific basis. Case studies help clinicians apply what they are learning to their existing practice. Demos takes the mystery out of the assessment process and charts and examples of topographical brain maps (in full color) serve as teaching aids. Later in the book, advanced techniques are explained and demonstrated by additional case studies. The reader is shown how to use biofeedback for the body to augment neurofeedback training as well as being taught to work with the body and acquire a basic knowledge of complementary medicine.The book concludes by offering clinicians practical suggestions on marketing their expanded practice, purchasing equipment, finding appropriate training and supervision, and keeping up with the ever-growing profession of neurofeedback. Research and theory unite to demonstrate the clinical underpinnings for this exciting new modality.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10–20 System Figure 2.6 Neuroanatomy Directional Terms Figure 2.7 Major Structures of the Cerebral Cortex Figure 4.1 Electroencephalography Recording System Figure 4.2 High Amplitude Slow Wave Activity Compared to Low Amplitude Fast Wave Activity Figure 4.3 Referential Compared to Bipolar (Sequential) Montage Figure 4.4 Training Graph of a Good Learner Figure 4.5 Feedback Between the Threshold Bars Figure 4.6 Setting Thresholds for Reinforcement Figure 4.7 Two Channel Hookup

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help should be referred to other health practitioners before they are ready to commence neurotherapy. Others may require a more experienced neurofeedback provider. There are some cases that should never be treated with neurotherapy. The consultation phase has already given you some clues about the client’s emotional and financial ability to undergo the neurotherapy process. The goal is to make sure that neurotherapy is the treatment of choice. There are a number of factors to consider in making

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