3. WHAT TO EXPECT TODAY….
Ask questions!
Raise your hand, please.
No question is a dumb question.
“Talk-it-outs”: with a nearby classmate
Why?
Verbalize = learn better
Can’t verbalize = we realize we may not
understand material
5. 1. …you’re seriously
considering a career in
the mental health field
2. … you’re close with
someone who struggles
with some sort of mental
health issue
IF…
6. 1. …you’re seriously
considering a career in
the mental health field
2. … you’re close with
someone who struggles
with some sort of mental
health issue
3. ...you know someone
who’s taking
medication(s) for mental
health
IF…
7. 1. …you’re seriously
considering a career in
the mental health field
2. … you’re close with
someone who struggles
with some sort of mental
health issue
3. ...you know someone
who’s taking
medication(s) for mental
health
4. …you’ve ever heard of
neurofeedback
IF…
8. A LOOK AT TODAY’S TALK
1. Neurofeedback Conquerors
2. Brain Regulation
3. Brain Dysregulation
4. Causes of Brain
Dysregulation
5. Neurofeedback is…
6. Neurofeedback is Not…
7. Neurofeedback Sessions
8. Neurofeedback’s Efficacy
9. The 21st Century’s Best Kept Secret
I.
Neurofeedback
Conquerors
10. “EverytimeIclosemy
eyes,Iseemy6-year-old
sondying ontheoperating
table”
Slept4hours/night
“I’mCrazy Lacey”
Foggythinking
Unmotivated
Short-termmemorydeficits
After 1 session: “This is
the first time I’ve closed
my eyes … that I have
*not* seen my son on the
operating table”
Sleeps 7-8 hrs/night
No longer “Crazy Lacey”
Clear thinking, motivated,
great memory
Time frame: within 4
months of the tragedy
Before After
TRAUMA & GRIEF CONQUEROR, LACEY
11. Mohammed: “I used to
be the biggest baddest
bully in the school.”
Mom:“I asked God, ‘Why
did you give him to me?’”
“very bad”
“could never sit and do
something”
Mohammed:
“I’mdifferent”
“Itcalms medown”
“Itmakesmefeelgood”
Mom: “Ilookedforwardto
hissessions”
“afterhewasfinished,he
feltmorerelaxed”
“absolutelynormalkid”
Before After
Source: Jim Robbins’ A Symphony in the Brain, p. 144
ADHD CONQUEROR 10YO MOHAMMED
Before After
12. Diagnosed with ADHD
as a boy
As a teen,
used drugs
started stealing, even
though his family had
plenty of money
hung out on the streets
9sessions: FstoAs
Rememberedhislunch
money&hisbooks
Focused&carriedona
conversationwithoutbeing
distracted
Mom: “Hewas
interesting—forthefirst
time,Iwasgettingtoknow
mykid”
Before After
Source: Jim Robbins’ A Symphony in the Brain, p. 155
ADHD CONQUEROR 16-YEAR-OLD VERN
13. Her anxiety was so
paralyzing & painful
that she
couldn’t go to school
couldn’t fall sleep
hours after being
around an alcoholic
family member
couldn’t sleep in her
own bed
Anxiety attacks: gone
She’s able toattend
school more regularly
She can now fall asleep
withease—after being
around her alcoholic
family member
Now sleeps inher own
bed
Before After
ANXIETY CONQUEROR 13YO ANNA
Before After
14. Severe depression &
anxiety kept him from
being able to attend
school since 5th grade
11th grade: he could
complete 0 of his 20
weekly independent
study assignments
His mom spoke to his
teachers for him
After only 6 sessions,
Eric is able to complete
all 20 of his weekly
assignments
He doesn’t want his
mom talking for him
anymore: He speaks to
his teachers directly
He has hope
Before After
ANXIETY&DEPRESSIONCONQUEROR17YOERIC
15. Germany, Jan. 2001 World
Cup Race:
48-yr-old Anne Abernathy
crashed at 70mph
Lost 3 yrs of memory
Didn't recognize her medical
coach
Black outs, seizures,
impaired balance
Before
Neurofeedback
BRAIN INJURYSUFFERER:GRANDMALUGE
http://anneabernathy.com/crash.htm;
Hill, PhD, Robert & Eduardo Castro, PhD. Healing Young Brains: The Neurofeedback Solution. Charlottesville, VA: Hampton Roads, 2009.
16. 2001-02: Olympic qualifier
2002 Olympics: 26th overall:
Women’s Luge Singles
2003-04: Top20 in world
2006: Competed in Olympics
Training for her 7th Olympics:
Rio 2016
After
Neurofeedback
BRAIN INJURYCONQUEROR:GMALUGE
http://anneabernathy.com/crash.htm;
Hill, PhD, Robert & Eduardo Castro, PhD. Healing Young Brains: The Neurofeedback Solution. Charlottesville, VA: Hampton Roads, 2009, p. 159.
17. Sheputupwithwork-place
sexualharassmentforover
10years thengotfiredfor
reporting it
The results:
PTSD
Chronic pain
Fatigue & foggy thinking
Reliance on caffeine
Mental/physical exhaustion
Unrestful sleep
After 1 session:“I feel
more relaxedthan I’ve felt
in years”
After 2 sessions: “I sleep
through the night & wake
up alert & refreshed”
“With ease, I canread &
concentrate for hours”
Before After
TRAUMA CONQUEROR 47YO HAYLEY
Before After
18. Cycling accident;
undiagnosed MTBI
Took 2 one-hour
naps/day while at
work; 2 med leaves
Woke multiple
times/night
Stoppedreading: severe
concentration&focus
deficits
Forming & speaking
sentences was
exhausting
ADHD symptoms
Debilitating fatigue
Incessant muscle
pain & weakness
Severe short-term
memory deficits
Blank mind
Before
BRAIN INJURY SUFFERER: LINDA
19. No daytime naps
needed
Sleeps through the
night
Readsforhours atatime
Speaks with ease:
regularly socializes
with friends
Loves giving
presentations about
neurofeedback
Alert & energetic
Muscle pain &
weakness: gone
Short-term memory:
resolved
Blank mind: resolved
After
BRAIN INJURY CONQUEROR: LINDA
21. The 21st Century’s Best Kept Secret
II.
Brain
Regulation
22. WHAT IS A REGULATED BRAIN?
A body of 50 years of
research has proven
that
there is an
accepted normal
pattern of brainwave
activity for any given
situation
Brain and Body Solutions. http://www.brainandbodysolutions.com/neurological-dysregulation-syndrome.html
23. A REGULATED BRAIN
A “Command
Center”--
running
efficiently &
productively
in all
circumstances
26. What Does the Brain Regulate?
Anger Empathy Obsessive
Thoughts
Anxiety Headaches/
Migraines
Perception
of Pain
Attention Impulsivity Response
Time
Behavior Mood Self-Talk
Emotions Motivation Sleep
27. The 21st Century’s Best Kept Secret
III.
Brain Dysregulation
28. WHAT IS A DYSREGULATED BRAIN?
Imbalanced
Brain and Body Solutions. http://www.brainandbodysolutions.com/neurological-dysregulation-syndrome.html
29. WHAT IS A DYSREGULATED BRAIN?
Imbalanced
Improperly regulated
Brain and Body Solutions. http://www.brainandbodysolutions.com/neurological-dysregulation-syndrome.html
30. WHAT IS A DYSREGULATED BRAIN?
Imbalanced
Improperly regulated
Producing
inappropriate
brainwave activity at
inappropriate times
Brain and Body Solutions. http://www.brainandbodysolutions.com/neurological-dysregulation-syndrome.html
31. WHAT IS A DYSREGULATED BRAIN?
Imbalanced
Improperly regulated
Producing
inappropriate
brainwave activity at
inappropriate times
Imprecise timing
Brain and Body Solutions. http://www.brainandbodysolutions.com/neurological-dysregulation-syndrome.html
34. DYSREGULATION
EXAMPLE 1: TOO MUCH BETA
http://neurofeedbackdefined.com/what-is-neurofeedback
It’s not optimal for the
beta frequency—
the “go” brainwave—
to be dominant at night,
or it causes
insomnia
35. DYSREGULATION
EXAMPLE 2:TOO MUCH DELTA
http://neurofeedbackdefined.com/what-is-neurofeedback
It’s not optimal for
the delta frequency—
the “sleep” brainwave—
to be active during the day,
or it causes
daytime drowsiness
36. DYSREGULATION
EXAMPLE 3: INATTENTION
It’s not optimal for
the theta frequency—
the “relax” brainwave—
to be active while a student
tries to learn new material,
or it causes
inattention & spaceyness
37. The 21st Century’s Best Kept Secret
A Snapshot
of a
Dysregulated
Brain:
ADHD
40. The Dysregulated Brain Manifests
Itself In Disorders Such as….
ADD/ADHD
(Attentional Issues)
Cognitive Issues
(Focus, Memory, Processing Speed,
Flexibility—
Especially Cog Issues Due to
Anesthesia or Chemo Brain)
Migraines
& Headaches
Addiction Depression PTSD/Trauma
Anxiety Fibromyalgia Stress
Autism &
Asperger’s
Hypersomnia
(Daytime Sleepiness)
Nightmares &
Night Terrors
Brain
Injuries
Insomnia Tantrums
41. The 21st Century’s Best Kept Secret
Re-Cap
1. Brain Regulation
2. Brain Dysregulation
3. Your turn: Write down a
question, opinion, insight,
etc.
4. Questions?
42. The 21st Century’s Best Kept Secret
IV.
Causes
Of
Brain
Dysregulation
51. ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES
INCLUDE:
Insults child
Swears at child
Act in a way that
made the child
afraid of physical
harm
Parent/Adult in the Home
Often or Very Often:
52. Pushes, grabs, slaps,
or throws something
at child
Hit hard, resulting in
marks or injury(ies)
Sexually
molest/assault
Parent/Adult in the Home
Often or Very Often:
ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES
INCLUDE:
53. Unloved, unimportant
Unsupported
Hungry, unprotected
Had to wear dirty clothes
Parents were too
drunk/high care for you
Child Often or Very Often
Felt:
ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES
INCLUDE:
54. Ever separated or
divorced
Depressed or
mentally ill
Went to prison
Parent/Adult/Other
Member in the Home:
acestudy.org/yahoo_site_admin/assets/docs/ACE_Calculator-English.127143712.pdf
ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES
INCLUDE:
55. Attempted
suicide
A problem
drinker or
alcoholic or
who used
street drugs
Parent/Adult/Other
Member in the Home:
acestudy.org/yahoo_site_admin/assets/docs/ACE_Calculator-English.127143712.pdf
ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES
INCLUDE:
56. Often or very often
pushed, grabbed,
slapped, etc
Sometimes, often, or
very often kicked,
bitten, hit with a fist, or
hit with something hard
Ever repeatedly hit at
least a few minutes or
threatened with a gun
or knife
Mother or Stepmother:
acestudy.org/yahoo_site_admin/assets/docs/ACE_Calculator-English.127143712.pdf
ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES
INCLUDE:
58. ACE STUDY: MORE SPECIFIC OUTCOMES
ACEs
Mental
Health
General
Health &
Social
Functioning
Risk
Factors for
Common
Diseases
Sexual
Health
Anxiety
Depression
Memory Disturbances
Panic Reactions
Poor Anger Control
Sleep Disturbances
Alcoholism
Illicit Drugs
Obesity
Promiscuity
Smoking
Early Age of 1st Intercourse
Teen Pregnancy
Fetal Death
Relationship Problems
Difficulty in Job Performance
59. ACE STUDY: MORE SPECIFIC OUTCOMES
ACEs
Mental
Health
General
Health &
Social
Functioning
Risk
Factors
for
Common
Diseases
Sexual
Health
Anxiety
Depression
Memory Disturbances
Panic Reactions
Poor Anger Control
Sleep Disturbances
Alcoholism
Illicit Drugs
Obesity
Promiscuity
Smoking
Early Age of 1st Intercourse
Teen Pregnancy
Fetal Death
Relationship Problems
Difficulty in Job Performance
60. ACE STUDY: MORE SPECIFIC OUTCOMES
ACEs
Mental
Health
General
Health &
Social
Functioning
Risk
Factors
for
Common
Diseases
Sexual
Health
Anxiety
Depression
Memory Disturbances
Panic Reactions
Poor Anger Control
Sleep Disturbances
Alcoholism
Illicit Drugs
Obesity
Promiscuity
Smoking
Early Age of 1st Intercourse
Teen Pregnancy
Fetal Death
Relationship Problems
Difficulty in Job Performance
61. ACE STUDY: MORE SPECIFIC OUTCOMES
ACEs
Mental
Health
General
Health &
Social
Functioning
Risk
Factors
for
Common
Diseases
Sexual
Health
Anxiety
Depression
Memory Disturbances
Panic Reactions
Poor Anger Control
Sleep Disturbances
Alcoholism
Illicit Drugs
Obesity
Promiscuity
Smoking
Early Age of 1st Intercourse
Teen Pregnancy
Fetal Death
Relationship Problems
Difficulty in Job Performance
67. More than 2/3 of young substance
abusers suffer from mental health
problems, such as:
Anxiety
Depression
ADHD
Eating disorders
ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
http://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/teen-drug-abuse-14-mistakes-parents-make/
Mayo Clinic & National Institutes of Health
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/mental-illness/basics/definition/con-20033813
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2715956/
69. Research has shown that ADHD can have
a genetic basis:
likely that an ADHD sufferer
has a close relative
with similar symptoms
ADHD
National Institutes of Health http://www.genome.gov/10004300
National Alliance on Mental Illness http://www2.nami.org/Template.cfm?Section=ADHD&Template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=106893
70. 9%--over 5 million—school-aged
children, live with ADHD (CDC)
Only 56% of these youth receive
treatment in any given year
ADHD
National Institutes of Health http://www.genome.gov/10004300
National Alliance on Mental Illness http://www2.nami.org/Template.cfm?Section=ADHD&Template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=106893
71. 13.1% of poverty-stricken children
have ADHD
13.7% of boys have ADHD
ADHD
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2010-2012
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/hus/hus13.pdf#041
Date of Publication: 2013
72. Even with medication, children
with ADHD may not improve
academically
ADHD: A GRIM FORECAST
Researchers from Princeton University, Cornell University and the University of Toronto found that
the administration of these drugs to children, which is supposed to help them remain calm and
focused in class, actually leaves students at a deficit when it comes to paying attention and
learning in a formal academic setting.
Children who take mind-altering medications like Ritalin (methylphenidate)
and Adderall (amphetamine and dextroamphetamine) for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
have been shown in a new peer-reviewed study to perform worse in school
than if they weren't taking the substances at all.
Currie, Janet; Stabile, Mark; Jones, Lauren. Journal of Health Economics
“Do stimulant medications improve educational and behavioral outcomes for children with ADHD?” Volume 37, September 2014, Pages 58–69.
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0167629614000654
http://www.naturalnews.com/048181_ADHD_drugs_academic_performance_children.html##ixzz3R0FX4sQM
73. ADHD: HIGHER SUICIDE RATE
Pastor Jamie Evans—First Presbyterian
Church, Fresno
“Zest for life”
Suicide 2010: left behind a wife & children
Recent study:
NON-ADHD: 1.3 percent have attempted suicide;
0.02 percent completed suicide
ADHD: 9.4 percent had attempted suicide;
0.2 percent committed suicide.
Original article published in (June 25, 2014) in the journal JAMA Psychiatry
http://www.livescience.com/46532-suicide-risk-adhd.html
74. ADHD:
IMPACT ON THESE STUDENTS
Almost 3x
as many
peer
problems
More frequent
and severe
injuries and
hospital
admissions
47%
of youth
in
juvenile
detention
have a
diagnosis of
ADHD
National Alliance on Mental Illness
http://www2.nami.org/Template.cfm?Section=ADHD&Template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=106893
76. 25% or 1 in 4 13- to 18-year-olds
have an anxiety disorder1
30.1 of female adolescents
20.3 of male adolescents
Only 33% of anxiety sufferers ever
receive treatment2
ANXIETY
1National Institute of Mental Health; http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/prevalence/any-anxiety-disorder-among-children.shtml
2Anxiety and Depression Association of America; http://www.adaa.org/understanding-anxiety
Anxiety disorders may develop from a complex set of risk factors, including genetics, brain chemistry, personality, & life events.
Studies have shown that ANXIETY DISORDERS run in families: they can be inherited from one or both parents, like hair or eye color.
Anxiety Disorders: Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder.
Sources: Anxiety and Depression Association of America http://www.adaa.org/understanding-anxiety
Cleveland Clinic, Mayo Clinic, & NIH
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/anxiety-disorders/index.shtml?rf=53414
http://my.clevelandclinic.org/services/neurological_institute/center-for-behavorial-health/disease-conditions/hic-anxiety-disorders
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/anxiety/basics/causes/con-20026282
78. 2.4 million American public school
students—approx 5% of total public
school enrollment—identified with
learning disabilities
(under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)*)
LEARNING DISABILITIES & LANGUAGE
DELAYS
*National Center for Learning Disabilities. The State of Learning Disabilities. New York. 2014. http://www.ncld.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/2014-State-of-LD.pdf
Research supports a substantial genetic influence on reading disabilities, specifically, early-onset cognitive delays
(This is one area in which genetic research has made the most progress)
Language and communication disorders also show substantial genetic influence, as does general cognitive ability (intelligence)
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11351798
Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin N Am. 2001 Apr;10(2):259-77, viii.
79. LEARNING DISABILITIES:
LD STUDENTS & THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE
National Center for Learning Disabilities. The State of Learning Disabilities. New York. 2014. http://www.ncld.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/2014-State-of-LD.pdf
52% Stopped by police for
offense other than traffic
violation
55%
of young adults
with LD reported
having some type
of involvement
with the criminal
justice system
within 8 years of
leaving high
school
32% Arrested
16% Spent a night in jail
16% Have been on probation
or parole
83. What Does the Brain Regulate?
(In the Context of Neurofeedback)
Anger Empathy Obsessive
Thoughts
Anxiety Headaches/
Migraines
Perception
of Pain
Attention Impulsivity Response
Time
Behavior Mood Self-Talk
Emotions Motivation Sleep
84. Review: The Dysregulated Brain
Manifests as….
ADD/ADHD
(Attentional Issues)
Cognitive Issues
(Especially Those Due to
Anesthesia or Chemo Brain)
Nightmares &
Night Terrors
Addiction Depression Post-Traumatic
Stress Disorder
(PTSD)
Anxiety Hypersomnia
(Daytime Sleepiness)
Stress
Autism &
Asperger’s
Insomnia Tantrums
Brain Injuries Migraines
& Headaches
Trauma
85. The 21st Century’s Best Kept Secret
Re-Cap
1. Brain Regulation
2. Brain Dysregulation
3. Causes of Dysregulation
4. Your turn: Write down a
question, opinion, insight,
etc.
5. Questions?
86. The 21st Century’s Best Kept Secret
V.
How Can the
Dysregulated
Brain
Become
Regulated?
92. NEUROFEEDBACK IS A PERSONAL TRAINER
Trains
electrical
activity &
timing
of the brain
93. NEUROFEEDBACK CAN BE COMPARED TO
LEARNING HOW TO RIDE A BIKE
Extra tools such as
training wheels or a
friendly hand help
guide the process
of learning how to
ride a bike
http://neurofeedbackdefined.com/what-is-neurofeedback
94. TRANSFORMATION IS TYPICALLY
PERMANENT
Changes are
permanent
Just as you never
forget how to ride a
bike, your brain
typically never
forgets how to self-
regulate
http://neurofeedbackdefined.com/what-is-neurofeedback
97. Better Brain
Regulation
Better attention
More alert
Calm focus
Better control over
behavior & emotions
Increased resilience
to stress
Improved sleep
patterns
Grace under
pressure
Improved
Brain
Performance
98. The 21st Century’s Best Kept Secret
What is
Neurofeedback NOT?
99. NEUROFEEDBACK IS NOT….
A cure to make your
little brother vacuum
the house
A panacea
A quick fix
A “Holy Grail”
100. NEUROFEEDBACK IS NOT….
A parenting replacement
Counseling/therapy
A new age fad
Hypnosis
“Mind over matter”
Invasive
Painful
101. The 21st Century’s Best Kept Secret
Re-Cap
1. Brain Regulation
2. Brain Dysregulation
3. Neurofeedback is….
4. Neurofeedback is not….
102. The 21st Century’s Best Kept Secret
What
Does
Neurofeedback
Look
Like?
103. THE 1ST NEUROFEEDBACK APPOINTMENT
NO pricey diagnostic
testing:
1. 90 questions
2. Software tailors
individualized protocol
3. Subsequent sessions:
14 questions are asked
to fine tune protocols &
to track progress
http://neurofeedbackdefined.com/neurofeedback-therapy
104. Sensors are placed
on ear(s) & scalp
It doesn’t hurt
Nothing goes into the
brain
The sensors only pick
up electrical activity
coming from
brainwaves
WHAT HAPPENS IN A NEUROFEEDBACK
SESSION?
http://neurofeedbackdefined.com/neurofeedback-therapy
105. The computer provides
the brain feedback on:
a) how each brainwave
frequency is
performing, and
b) how the brain might
improve its
performance
WHAT HAPPENS IN A
NEUROFEEDBACK SESSION?
106. The brain responds
to the feedback,
learning new
developmental skills
WHAT HAPPENS IN A
NEUROFEEDBACK SESSION?
107. With eyes-open
neurofeedback training,
one watches the
fractals morphing on
the screen
NEUROFEEDBACK SESSION
http://neurofeedbackdefined.com/neurofeedback-therapy
108. With eyes-open
neurofeedback training,
one watches the
fractals morphing on
the screen
One is also mindful
of the green & red
graph
NEUROFEEDBACK SESSION
http://neurofeedbackdefined.com/neurofeedback-therapy
111. HOW MANY SESSIONS?
2-3x/week
Up to 10x/week for
faster results
Generally, in the first
5-8 sessions, clients
notice improvements
112. HOW MANY SESSIONS?
2-3x/week
Up to 10x/week for
faster results
Generally, in the first
5-8 sessions, clients
notice improvements
20-30 sessions are
recommended to
achieve one’s goals to
maintain lasting
results
113. HOW MANY SESSIONS?
The greater the
brain
dysregulation, the
more sessions an
individual will need
114. The 21st Century’s Best Kept Secret
VI.
What Does
Research Tell Us about
the Efficacy
of Neurofeedback?
116. BRAINPAINT RESULTS: ALL CLIENTS
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
2
Sessions
5
Sessions
10
Sessions
20
Sessions
All Clients & All Issues (n=16,490)
Percentage
of People
Reporting
Progress
80%
report
symptoms
are “better”
or
“resolved”
by the 20th
session.
Per BrainPaint Rack Card
129. NEUROFEEDBACK & ADHD
American Academy of
Pediatrics (AAP):
EEG biofeedback as
an “evidence-based
child/adolescent
psychosocial
intervention”
AAP: over 60,000
pediatricians
http://coe.csusb.edu/documents/CRPsychosocialInterventions.pdf
131. In this next slide:
The first large randomized controlled
trial to evaluate the long-term
effectiveness of in-school computer
training for ADHD
NEUROFEEDBACK RESEARCH: ADHD
“Computer Feedback Can Help Students With ADHD Train Their Brains”
February 17, 2014
http://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/aap-press-room/Pages/Computer-Feedback-Can-Help-Students-With-ADHD.aspx
132. NEUROFEEDBACK (NF) RESEARCH:
ADHD
Year
Author
Subjects Sessions Results
2014
Naomi
Steiner,
MD, et al;
in
Pediatrics—
thejournalof
theAmerican
Academyof
Pediatrics
104
7- to 11-
year-olds
with ADHD
40 sessions
in an
elementary
school
setting
Prompt & greater
improvements in
ADHD symptoms,
which were
sustained at the
6-month follow-up
Conclusions:
1) NF is a promising
attention-training
treatment for children
with ADHD
2) NF can contribute to
lasting improvements for
these children
133. NEUROFEEDBACK (NF) RESEARCH:
ADHD
Year
Author
Subjects Sessions Results
2001
Carmody
et al
8 children
age 8-10 years
not taking
medication
(4 with ADHD,
4 without)
35-47 sessions
in an elementary
school setting
6-month time
span
Less
impulsivity
Improvements in
teacher-rated
attention
134. Year
Author
Subjects Sessions Results
2006
deBeus
et al
52 children
age 7-10
diagnosed with
ADHD;
50% inattentive
type, 50%
combined); 46%
had comorbid
conduct disorder,
depression, or
anxiety disorders,
typical of the ADHD
population
20 sessions Significantly improvements in:
• hyperactivity ratings at home & school
• attention ratings at home
• ability to work with others
• organization
• study habits
• attitude
• internalizing symptoms
• computerized tests of attention
1/3 of the group was able to reduce
medication dosage
NEUROFEEDBACK (NF) RESEARCH: ADHD
135. Year
Author
Subjects Sessions Results
2006
Beauregard
Levesque
et al
20
unmedicated
children
age 8-12 with ADHD
40 sessions
3x/week for
13½ weeks
Significantly
improvements
in:
cognitive
functioning,
attention, &
hyperactivity
Functional magnetic
resonance imaging
(fMRI) detected
increased activation
of the anterior
cingulate cortex—a
key player in HOW we
pay attention
NEUROFEEDBACK (NF) RESEARCH: ADHD
Commentary on this study from Jim Robbins in his book, A Symphony in the Brain:
“a landmark study…using state-of-the-art brain imaging technology at the University of Montreal.
It should go a long way toward silencing the critics of the science of neurofeedback” (151).
136. Year
Author
Subjects Sessions Results
2002
Monastra
et al
100
6-19 yrs-old
with ADHD;
51 chose NF
All subjects
received stimulant
medication, parent
training &
counseling, and
educational
assistance
34-50
sessions
1x/week
WITH MEDS:
Significant improvement
on:
• parent & teacher
behavioral ratings
• TOVA (Test of Variables
of Attention)
• qEEG measures of
cortical arousal
WITHOUT MEDS:
After a 1-week
medication
washout, only the
NF group retained
their improvement
NEUROFEEDBACK (NF) RESEARCH: ADHD
138. NEUROFEEDBACK (NF) RESEARCH:
LEARNING DISABILITIES
Year
Author
Subjects Sessions Results
2005
Fleischman
et al
2 identical twin girls
with mild
development delay &
ADHD symptoms
n/a IQ scores
increased 22 &
23 points (Full
scale IQ)
• Improvement in
ADHD symptoms
• Gains maintained
after 1 year
1996
Linden
et al
18 children age 5-15
with ADD & LD
40 sessions
in 6 months
Significant
increase in IQ
Reduced inattentive
behaviors
2003
Fernandez
et al
10 LD children 20 sessions
2x/week
Significant
improvement
on WISC
performance
Better cognitive
performance
139. NEUROFEEDBACK (NF) RESEARCH:
LEARNING DISABILITIES
Year
Author
Subjects Sessions Results
2006
Follow-up
of 2003
Fernandez
10 LD children 2 years after
initial
20 sessions
Positive behavioral
changes
Remission of LD
symptoms
2004
Orlando
6th, 7th, & 8th graders
with identified
learning problems,
ADHD, or “Other
Health Impaired”
28 weekly
sessions
over
7 months
Improved reading
test scores;
increased time on
basic reading
Improved IQ
scores (verbal &
full scale)
2006
Jacobs
2 boys with learning,
attention, mood,
social, &
developmental
deficits
2x/week for
6 months
Improvements in:
• academic
functioning,
• home behavior
• peer relationships
Improved in all
tracked
symptoms with
no adverse
effects
140. NEUROFEEDBACK (NF) RESEARCH: ADHD,
TEEN DEPRESSION & SUICIDE
Year Subjects Sessions Results
2010-
2012
In
Juneau,
Alaska
75 teens at
Yaakoosge
Daakahidi
Alternative High
School
voluntarily
signed up for
the class in
order to have NF
sessions
20-40
sessions
Increased
attendance rates
Increases in
credits earned &
in course
completion
Declines in
student disruptive
& discipline
behaviors
• Alaska was notorious
for having the highest
suicide rate in the
nation
• During the 2 years that
BrainPaint was
available to students,
there were no suicides
among the high-risk
students who chose
neurofeedback as a
class
142. NEUROSCIENCE’S “BEST KEPT SECRET”
Lost government
funding in the 1970s:
The National
Institutes of Health
(NIH) chose to focus
funding on
pharmaceuticals
Has not been widely
available
143. NEUROSCIENCE’S “BEST KEPT SECRET”
Lousy P.R.:
No large, formally
organized marketing
group (as the
pharmaceutical
industry does well)
Only 21st-century
technology has
made it possible for
greater availability,
such as Bill Scott’s
BrainPaint system
144. The 21st Century’s Best Kept Secret
Final Re-Cap
1. Many modern ills—anxiety, attention challenges,
brain injury, depression, sleep challenges, etc—
are simply issues of brain dysregulation
145. The 21st Century’s Best Kept Secret
Final Re-Cap
1. Many modern ills—anxiety, attention challenges,
brain injury, depression, sleep challenges, etc—
are simply issues of brain dysregulation
2. Neurofeedback is a SOLUTION for the root
causes of many modern ills—NOT merely easing
symptoms like medication does
146. The 21st Century’s Best Kept Secret
Final Re-Cap
1. Many modern ills—anxiety, attention challenges,
brain injury, depression, sleep challenges, etc—
are simply issues of brain dysregulation
2. Neurofeedback is a SOLUTION for the root
causes of many modern ills—NOT merely easing
symptoms like medication does
3. Neurofeedback is a powerful, evidence-based
tool—helping people feel better and function
better—with no adverse side effects
147. Neurofeedback Helps People Suffering
From….
ADD/ADHD
(Attentional Issues)
Cognitive Issues
(Focus, Memory, Processing Speed,
Flexibility—
Especially Cog Issues Due to
Anesthesia or Chemo Brain)
Migraines
& Headaches
Addiction Depression PTSD/Trauma
Anxiety Fibromyalgia Stress
Autism &
Asperger’s
Hypersomnia
(Daytime Sleepiness)
Nightmares &
Night Terrors
Brain
Injuries
Insomnia Tantrums
1. NeurofeedbackisaSOLUTIONforthe
rootcausesofmanymodernills—NOT
merelyeasingsymptomslikemedication
does
149. The 21st Century’s Best Kept Secret
Final Thoughts, or Takeaway
Neurofeedback is a powerful tool for brain
injury , as well as many other modern ills
150. The 21st Century’s Best Kept Secret
Final Thoughts, or Takeaway
Neurofeedback is a powerful tool for brain
injury , as well as many other modern ills
Neurofeedback is easy!
151. The 21st Century’s Best Kept Secret
Final Thoughts, or Takeaway
Neurofeedback is a powerful tool for brain
injury , as well as many other modern ills
Neurofeedback is easy!
Trains the brain to function at its pre-injury
levels
152. The 21st Century’s Best Kept Secret
Final Thoughts, or Takeaway
Neurofeedback is a powerful tool for brain
injury , as well as many other modern ills
Neurofeedback is easy!
Trains brain to function at its pre-injury levels
Results are relatively quick
153. The 21st Century’s Best Kept Secret
Final Thoughts, or Takeaway
Neurofeedback is a powerful tool for brain
injury , as well as many other modern ills
Neurofeedback is easy!
Trains brain to function at its pre-injury levels,
Results are relatively quick
Neurofeedback results are permanent
154. The 21st Century’s Best Kept Secret
Final Thoughts, or Takeaway
Neurofeedback is a powerful tool for brain
injury , as well as many other modern ills
Neurofeedback is easy!
Trains brain to function at its pre-injury levels,
or better
Results are relatively quick
Neurofeedback results are permanent
157. OLYMPIC BEACHVOLLEYBALLCHAMPION
KERRIWALSH-JENNINGS ONNEUROFEEDBACK
“The training
increased [my]
mental agility and
allowed [me] to
remain more calm
during tense
moments of
competition.”
Gold medal winner:
2012 Summer
Olympics in London
http://www.ahpinstitute.com/neurofeedback
-elite-athletes/
158. 2006 WORLD CUP CHAMPION ITALIAN
SOCCER TEAM AFTER NEUROFEEDBACK
159. FRENCH TENNIS GREAT
MARY PIERCE ON NEUROFEEDBACK
French tennis great
Mary Pierce, two-time
singles champion at
Grand Slam
tournaments, has
been nominated to
the International
Tennis Hall of Fame.
160. AMERICAN TENNIS PLAYER
MIKE BRYAN ON NEUROFEEDBACK
American tennis player
Mike Bryan, who has
undertaken 20 NF
sessions. “I feel a
difference," Bryan has
said. "I can hold my
focus longer, I can turn
it on when I need it and
I can get into an
optimal brain state out
there.”
Bronze medal in
Beijing, 2008
165. BrainPaint does not
require an expensive
brain scan to get
started.
A study compared the
technique BrainPaint uses
for protocol selection to
that of a brain map and
concluded: “…it is not
possible to draw
conclusions regarding
any advantage regarding
QEEG-versus
Scott/Peniston-specific
training using current
analysis.” ~ Roger J. deBeus, PhD,
BCIA-EEG
THE UNIQUE NATURE OF BRAINPAINT