Your brain has 5 main types of brain waves: delta (the slowest frequency), theta, alpha, beta and gamma (the fastest frequency). The slower brainwaves are associated with sleep and feeling tired, ...read more
Supporting a Loved One Suffering from Depression
Watching a loved one suffer from depression is incredibly difficult. All you want to do is help them feel better. But when it becomes obvious you can’t take their pain away, you can become ...read more
Why Some People Misunderstand Anxiety
Did you ever play the game called “telephone” growing up? One kid whispered a secret message into the ear of the kid next to him. That kid then whispered the “same” message into the ear of the kid ...read more
When Panic, Fear, and Worries Overwhelm
Understanding Anxiety Disorders Many of us worry from time to time. We fret over finances, feel anxious about job interviews, or get nervous about social gatherings. These feelings can be normal ...read more
What Is a QEEG Brain Map?
How to Maximize Therapy with a Brain Map for a More Targeted Mental Health Assessment Talk therapy and counseling are good. Many, many people have benefited from them. However, therapists and ...read more
What to Expect During A Neurofeedback Session
A typical neurofeedback session runs very similarly whether you are doing neurofeedback in our office or in your home. The session begins with the therapist reviewing the previous weeks behaviors, ...read more
The Chemical Brain
The last post described the Electrical functions of the brain but the chemical functions are very important also. The chemical reactions in the brain are very powerful and are what makeup our mood, ...read more
The Electric Brain
There are so many questions that we get about neurofeedback that we decided to do a series of posts about the basics of the brain and an intro to neurofeedback. One thing that most people don't ...read more