How many sessions do I need?
Every brain, like every person, is unique. The recommended minimum is 1 assessment and 10 sessions. Each session uses the protocols recommended to train your brain back into balance and harmony over 4 to 5 days with 2 - 3 sessions per day. You will need to schedule enough time to fulfill the training in this short period of time and it is probably best to book a full 4 - 5 days off work if possible.
Does anything get fed into my brain?
The EEG cables are 'read only' and simply listen to the frequencies emenating from your brain. At no time is anything fed into the brain via these cables. You wear a headset (like the ear buds on an iPod) and listen to tones and frequencies that the computer generates based on your individual training protocols. No two are the same and you will hear "reward" tones when you are training the brain in the desired frequency area.
Is it permanent or will I have to keep coming back for training?
Training is permanent if you follow the advice of your practitioner. Normally it is best to receive all the training within a short period of time, rather than having one training session and waiting a long time until the next one. Unlike training muscles, which atrophy after lack of use, the brain naturally seeks homeostasis (a balanced, stable condition), so after you have trained it is more difficult to get out of balance, and easier to return to balance. A bit like riding a bicycle, once you have learned how to balance it is easy to remember and difficult to force yourself out of balance without a natural desire and tendency to remain in balance.
What can I expect after my training sessions?
How your brain responds is different for each client but fall into a couple of general areas. If you haven't been sleeping well, you may sleep very deeply after the first few sessions and may feel tired for the first few days of training. This is because you have been sleep deprived, even if you think you are sleeping through the night. Do you wake up fully rested or do you feel like you could go back to sleep immediately upon waking? Do you wake up in the middle of the night and then find it hard to go back to sleep? These are all symptoms of stress so when you receive training your body may react by sleeping more.
Otherwise, you may feel energized very quickly and feel more awake, bright and ready to take on the world with renewed enthusiasm. Many people are more depressed than they realise and may feel like a weight has been lifted off them. Some people report increased focus and steady energy throughout the day, instead of requiring naps and frequent coffee breaks.
Can anything bad happen to me?
After training, you may realise that you no longer desire depressants, drugs or stimulants, such as alcohol, cigarettes and caffeine. To some this may sound like a drawback, but the training you receive helps you remain in balance, negating the desire for such 'uppers' or 'downers', instead, you remain bouyant and balanced for longer periods of time and feel more balanced and harmonized! If this condition sounds like a negative one to you, this training may not be what you want.
Does it hurt?
No. There is nothing that can hurt you. In over 50 years of biofeedback and neurofeedback there hasn't been a single reported incident. Many clients report that it is fun and relaxing.
Are there any clients it doesn't work on?
We cannot work with clients who are taking Beta blockers for the heart. Otherwise we can work with anyone over the age of 5.
out a few simple forms and then have a 1 and a half hour assessment session where the practitioner takes readings from 7 sets of locations across your head using standard EEG cables. You will need to have clean hair and be prepared for your head to be touched during the session. Readings will be taken from you while your eyes are closed, while your eyes are half open (looking through your eye-lashes) and with your eyes wide open while doing some sort of mental taks like simple math or reading. At the end of the assessment, a report is created which outlines your specific training needs, which are discussed with your practitioner.