Neurofeedback in the Treatment of Developmental Trauma

Calming the Fear-Driven Brain

Author  Sebern F Fisher Foreword by  Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.
Neurofeedback in the Treatment of Developmental Trauma

Working with the circuitry of the brain to restore emotional health and well-being.

Neurofeedback, a type of "brain training" that allows us to see and change the patterns of our brain, has existed for over 40 years with applications as wide-ranging as the treatment of epilepsy, migraines, and chronic pain to performance enhancement in sports.

Today, leading brain researchers and clinicians, interested in what the brain can tell us about mental health and well being, are also taking notice. Indeed, the brain's circuitry—its very frequencies and rhythmic oscillations—reveals much about its role in our emotional stability and resilience. Neurofeedback allows clinicians to guide their, clients as they learn to transform brain-wave patterns, providing a new window into how we view and treat…