Coherent Neurofeedback
Neurofeedback for PTSD
Are you among the many combat veterans who returned suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or traumatic brain injury? Have you endured a traumatic event and suffer the effects currently? Have you tried conventional treatment but still experience symptoms?
Unfortunately, you are not alone. Standard treatment approaches for both disorders can be helpful. But many if not most people continue to suffer symptoms, even after the best treatment. We may be able to help .
Our early treatment outcome results indicate that neurofeedback is often very helpful with the symptoms of PTSD. Research also shows effectiveness for symptoms of traumatic brain injury.
Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Individuals with PTSD suffer from symptoms that show they are experiencing some aspects of the trauma again, such as:
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flashback episodes, where a traumatic past event seems to be happening again and again
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repeated upsetting memories or nightmares of the event
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strong uncomfortable emotional reactions to situations that remind you of the event
They may also show a pattern of avoidance or detachment from their own experience, such as:
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avoiding any possible reminders of the traumatic event
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feeling detached or emotionally numb or empty
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inability to remember important aspects of the trauma
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loss of interest in normal activities or feeling they have no future
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Individuals with PTSD also show a pattern of increased watchfulness or vigilance, as in:
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feeling always on guard, watchful for danger
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startling easily or strongly
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feeling agitated or highly stressed
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having outbursts of anger or trouble falling or staying asleep
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If difficulties began after you experienced an event that threatened the life or safety of you or others close to you, you may have Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD.
Assessment
The limits of traditional treatment:
The majority of PTSD patients continue to have substantial symptoms after treatment ends. Less than half of those entering psychotherapy improved significantly. Treatments for combat-related trauma showed the lowest level of benefit. Even the most effective available treatments do not result in full recovery for the majority of veterans with PTSD. In published research and our experience, neurofeedback is consistently helpful in reducing or eliminating the symptoms of PTSD.
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Even if you have suffered from PTSD for years, you can find relief. At the Brain + Stem, we provide opportunities to find the approach that is right for you. Once we have the results of the Brain Map, we will be able to help create a comprehensive care plan for you, including but not necessarily limited to coherent neurofeedback.