I have been working in the field of mental health for a long time and have seen a wide array of issues come before me. What I have found is that most of us want to be “happy” depending on what that is and, with that ultimate goal in mind, have difficulty in managing the … Continue reading "My Approach to Helping"
Contemporary American society is plagued by attention disorders. Unfortunately, there is no agreed-upon cause or treatment for such problems. They can affect adults as well as children and can manifest in a variety of ways. The two conditions that are most commonly discussed are Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).More than … Continue reading "Neurofeedback and Attention Deficit Disorders"
There are many skills and conditions that contribute to peak performance, including focus, attention, practice and knowing the material (for example, a musical score, rules of a game or the science behind a chemical reaction). Remove one of those elements and it’s unlikely peak performance will follow.Neurofeedback can contribute enormously to one’s ability to focus, … Continue reading "Neurofeedback for Peak Performance"
Alcohol and Drug AbuseAddiction ruins relationships, causes job loss and accidents and takes lives. Years of study have shown us that addictions are anchored in the brain. The brain has learned to value the “rewards” of the addictive substance and the feelings it provides. While the urge for alcohol, drugs or tobacco may feel powerfully … Continue reading "Using Neurofeedback to Treat Addictions"
Whether it is the anxiety-induced need to get everything “just right” or a truly obsessive behavior, perfectionism consumes tremendous quantities of attention and time for the individual who seeks it. In our imperfect world, perfectionists may find constructive applications or expressions for their need or they may be driven to extremes that disrupt their relationships, … Continue reading "Neurofeedback and Perfectionism"
Treating Headaches and Migraines with NeurofeedbackAs our medical system becomes more prescription-driven, the solution for headache and migraine is ever more likely to be a pill. Certainly, as anyone who has had a headache knows, the sooner the discomfort is relieved, the better. But while prescription and over-the-counter medications offer fairly rapid relief, the relief … Continue reading "Treating Headaches with Neurofeedback"