Feedback on neurofeedback

[musicbuff]

Looking for some feedback(both positive and negative) on neurofeedback for my dd's anxiety/OCD/defiance issues.

 

Also, if you have any recommendations for good neurofeedback centers in California (Bay Area), please let me know (or you can PM me)

 

thanks

MB

[drldelong]

Hi MB,

 

I am a 'seasoned' Neurofeedback provider and a Cognitive Rehabilitation Specialist. I worked with a Neurologist group using "NeuroCognitive Processing" for 6 years. I specialized in Tic's, anxiety and sleep (the Neurologist was a sleep specialist). I can say everyone responds differently to Neurofeedback. It is much like if you wanted to take Violin lessons, I could give you lessons and I KNOW you would learn some very basic songs and be able to 'play' the Violin (because it is a learned process) but how well, you performed would have so many different variables. So, if you wanted to play in the San Fran Symphony Orchestra, I would have a more difficult time meeting your goals. When we have an individual that's body responds with symptoms of OCD/tic's under stress (even if the stressors are not real, but percieved, like taking tests with a timer, the world will not blow up as the bell dings, and yet to THAT body it might as well, he is in a flight or fight response) then under extreme stress, he will ALWAYS respond to a certain degree that way!

So, when you ask what experiences people have had with this 'learned-response mechanism' be cognisant that like learning to read, some people will learn and use the process and feel good about it forever, (and you dont have to have a teacher with you forever teaching you to read) and yet others will have limited experience reading, and therefore, never become very good readers. They may even need a few more reading lessons later in life if they want to learn the nuances of grammar.

There are a lot of talented Neurofeedback therapist in this world...and there are a lot of bad ones, as with any profession. There are several different methods of training the brain as well. I would suggest you investigate by reading research and finding more information on the 'science' behind the process and talk to several different people (interview them)their "intent" is as strong as the system. The process is solid and science based, however, the therapist are very different in their specialities and not ALL people have a knowledge of the OCD or the Tic brain. Those are very strong patterns...

 

Many Best Wishes in your Search!

 

Lise' DeLong, Ph.D., CPCRT

Developmental NeuroCognitive Specialist