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What Are Brainwaves?

Brainwaves are the sum total of millions of neurons all firing at once. The number of neurons sparking in the brain at a certain frequency (speed) convey information that defines the amplitude (or power).

Brainwaves are measured in Hertz (waves per second), and have a spectrum of frequencies. Each frequency spectrum carries a different meaning about emotions, physical movement, concentration, and creative expression.

Frequency bandwidths are part of the whole raw electroencephalograph (EEG)

Low Beta (12-15 HZ), aka SMR

Beta (15-32 HZ)

Frequency bandwidths are part of the whole raw electroencephalograph (EEG)

Alpha (8-12 HZ)

Theta (4-8 HZ)

What could I havedone better?

Frequency bandwidths are part of the whole raw electroencephalograph (EEG)

Delta (2-5 HZ)

Gamma (38-42 HZ)

Delta 1-4 Hz

Theta 4-8 Hz

Alpha 8-12 Hz

SMR 12-15 Hz

Beta 15-32 Hz

Brainwaves in Relation to Activity Levels

EEG Biofeedback, a.k.a. Neurofeedback, is no differentthan learning how to ride a bike.

If a parent explains to a child how to ride a bike that child would still not be able to ride one.

The mind’s knowledge does not alwaystranslate into information for our brain.

Our brain learns from experience, and we do that with the help of feedback.

In this case, gravity is giving feedback to the brain.

Sometimes tools can assist the learning process such as using training wheels.

How does neurofeedback work as a tool to teach the brain new skills?

Eventually the brain develops new neuralconnections, which translates into, “Look, Mom, I can do it!”

What is EEG biofeedback?The Simplest Explanation

What Happens During a Session?

What Happens During a Session?

Training Brainwave Frequencies

BETA/SMR PROTOCOLS HELP:

Better focus and concentration

More present

Improves objectivity

Stabilizes mood

More calm and relaxed

ALPHA/THETA TRAINING ASSISTS:

Less self-absorbed

More open minded

Less defended

More connected emotionally

Increase peace and serenity

Have more objective observations

Access and integrate repressed experiences

How Does EEG biofeedback Apply to Addiction Recovery?

• UCLA Addiction Study (n=121) demonstrated that EEG biofeedback complements other treatment modalities to improve retention and the odds for long term sobriety to 77% from 44%

• The results from the UCLA Addiction Study has been replicated by other research teams

• Addiction Treatment Centers are also witnessing the same results that the UCLA research team concluded.

Mechanisms of Alpha Theta Reactive Sensory Input

Alpha is the idle rhythm of the cortex

Less activecortex has higheramplitude alpha

Alpha is the idle rhythm of the cortex

More activecortex has loweramplitude alpha

Mechanisms of Alpha Theta Calm Sensory Input

Why Does EEG biofeedback Apply to Addiction Recovery?

• Threats of ongoing recovery to an addicted brain triggers a defensive survival response.

• EEG biofeedback trains the brain to avoid this reactive state.

• This causes the brain to better integrate the treatment process.

Using Neurofeedback as an AMA early warning detection method

If the client’s Alpha brainwave, 8-11Hz,increases during 3 consecutive Alpha Thetasessions, it can be time to do a little investigating...

Replicate Research Results in Treatment Environment

UCLA Addiction Study ResultsTreatment Center Results

For More Information:

For a copy of the UCLA Study: Addiction-Study.com

For a copy of AZ Together Article: Addiction-Article.com

For more info on EEG Biofeedback: EEGbiofeedback.com

To experience EEG Biofeedback: Neurotherapist.com

For a Rehab Directory: Addiction-Facilities.com

Just as you always remember how to ride a bike…improvements made with neurofeedback you usually keep.

Are the gains permanent?

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