Neurotherapy and Neurofeedback: Brain-Based Treatment for by Theodore J. Chapin, Lori A. Russell-Chapin

By Theodore J. Chapin, Lori A. Russell-Chapin

The fields of neurobiology and neuropsychology are transforming into swiftly, and neuroscientists now remember the fact that the human mind has the aptitude to conform and enhance new dwelling neurons by means of enticing new projects and demanding situations all through our lives, basically permitting the mind to rewire itself. In Neurotherapy and Neurofeedback, complete clinicians and students Lori Russell-Chapin and Ted Chapin illustrate the significance of those advances and introduce counselors to the turning out to be physique of analysis demonstrating that the mind should be taught to self-regulate and develop into extra effective via neurofeedback (NF), one of those biofeedback for the mind. scholars and clinicians will come clear of this booklet with a robust experience of the way mind dysregulation happens and what forms of interventions clinicians can use whilst counseling and medicine turn out inadequate for treating behavioral and mental symptoms.

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In addition, over 60 million prescriptions for Valium and other tranquilizers have been written and employee use of the narcotic, Vicodin, has risen 40%, with estimates of addiction among chronic pain patients ranging from 3–40%. Physical dependence on any substance occurs because of normal adaptation to the substance. It is often accompanied by tolerance or needing to take more of the substance to get the same effect. Abrupt cessation of the substance can produce withdrawal symptoms. Addiction is characterized by compulsive SOURCES OF BRAIN DYSREGULATION 37 seeking and use of the drug despite sometimes severe consequences such as arrest, loss of a job, or divorce.

Complications in normal birth generally involve issues of oxygen loss or brain injury but can also include a long, hard labor, umbilical cord obstruction, and fetal distress (Hill & Castro, 2009). The birth process can be exhausting for both the mother and the baby. Monitoring of both their vital signs provides an indication of distress and signals the doctor as to the need for assistive measures (forceps, vacuum delivery, or C-section). As was previously noted, Werner et al. (2011) found forceps to cause fewer seizures (12%) than vacuum delivery or C-section (30%).

They found a significant positive correlation between cortisol level and high beta brainwaves in both the frontal anterior cortex and the occipital lobes. Thompson and Thompson (2007) reported that the EEGs of persons under stress show decreases in both alpha (11–12 Hz) and sensorimotor rhythm (12–15 Hz) and increases in high beta (23–35 Hz) at both the anterior cingulated and frontal anterior cortex. More specifically, they noted emotional intensity or anxiety was related to 19–22 Hz activity, while active brain states were related to 23–36 Hz.

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