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How to Have a Healthy Brain
Posted on September 30, 2020 by Catherine Boyer in Mental Wellness, New York Neurofeedback, Sleep, Stress management, The BrainHow to have a healthy brain is a topic near and dear to the hearts of neurofeedback trainers. I recently came across a Cleveland Clinic article called 6 Pillars of Brain Health. It’s a useful article and I recommend reading it. It’s helpful information. You’re probably already doing at least some of what they describe. […]
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NeurOptimal® Neurofeedback – Do the Results Last?
Posted on August 28, 2020 by Catherine Boyer in Mental Wellness, NeurOptimal®, New York Neurofeedback, What to expectIt’s a question many new clients ask, understandably. NeurOptimal® Neurofeedback – Do the Results Last? The Client Comments page on the New York Neurofeedback website has the story of my own anxiety dreams. I tell what happened to those dreams when I was introduced to NeurOptimal® neurofeedback in the early 2000s. The short answer is, […]
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NeurOptimal® or Linear Neurofeedback?
Posted on July 27, 2020 by Catherine Boyer in NeurOptimal®, New York NeurofeedbackThere are two types of neurofeedback. Which is right for you? NeurOptimal® or Linear Neurofeedback? This chart on NeurOptimal®’s website compares the two and explains why each difference is important. The chart shows in more detail what I think of as the bottom line: NeurOptimal® gives your brain real time information that your brain uses […]
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New York Neurofeedback is Open
Posted on June 25, 2020 by Catherine Boyer in NeurOptimal®, New York NeurofeedbackAs of today, New York Neurofeedback is open again. We waited until we felt it was safe for you to come in and safe for us to offer sessions. Of course, we’ll be sanitizing, wearing masks, and so on. Please read this blog post about NeurOptimal® and COVID-19. In it I shared the ways my […]
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NeurOptimal® Neurofeedback and COVID-19
Posted on May 28, 2020 by Catherine Boyer in Mental Wellness, NeurOptimal®, New York Neurofeedback, SleepUpdate: As of June 25, 2020, New York Neurofeedback has reopened. As of May 28, 2020, like many of you, my husband and I are hunkered down at home. In our case, that’s in our New York City apartment. We’re washing our hands, wearing masks and keeping six feet apart when we go out, all […]
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Val’s Views: The Principle Witness
Posted on April 15, 2020 by Catherine Boyer in New York NeurofeedbackNew York Neurofeedback is still closed due to the coronavirus. We miss our clients and our usual life, as most if not all of you do as well. If you’d like to read about what makes NeurOptimal® profoundly different from all other neurofeedback systems, this article by Dr. Valdeanne Brown, Co-Founder of NeurOptimal® along with […]
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Temporary Closing
Posted on March 16, 2020 by Catherine Boyer in NeurOptimal®, New York Neurofeedback, Stress managementSadly, New York Neurofeedback is temporarily closing, for the first time in 16 years. Of course, you know why: COVID-19, and the current status of New York City as the epicenter in the US. Hopefully, we’ll be open again soon. We’re thankful for all the NeurOptimal® training we have under our own belts, and for […]
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Neurofeedback for Sleep Management
Posted on February 21, 2020 by Catherine Boyer in New York Neurofeedback, Peak performance, SleepWhat does that mean, neurofeedback for sleep management? Let’s start here: When all is well, our brains manage our sleep cycles well. We wake up refreshed and ready for the day. We have energy throughout the day, including during the normal mid-afternoon dip. Sleep is a primary need It’s so important to get good sleep. […]
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NeurOptimal® Neurofeedback for Peak Performance
Posted on January 21, 2020 by Catherine Boyer in NeurOptimal®, New York Neurofeedback, Peak performanceHow can neurofeedback help you improve your game? Here are some of the ways: Stay in the moment (this means being in the “flow” state) Reduce performance anxiety and use that energy for your game Be able to let go of mistakes and refocus quickly Improved sleep When I first started as a NeurOptimal® trainer […]
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Neuroscience Explains Why the Grinch Stole Christmas
Posted on December 23, 2019 by Catherine Boyer in New York Neurofeedback, The BrainThis Forbes Magazine article was originally published in 2011. I posted about it then, and I thought I’d do it again for Christmas 2019. Especially for Dr. Seuss lovers and those of us interested in the brain, it’s hard to resist. Here’s the link: Neuroscience Explains Why the Grinch Stole Christmas Catherine Boyer, MA, LCSW-R […]
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