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Learn the Parts of the Brain
Posted on April 25, 2017 by Catherine Boyer in New York Neurofeedback, The BrainIf you are interested in an easy way to learn the parts of the brain… This is a pretty painless method. People often say that the brain is the most complex system in the Universe. It’s certainly the most complex on Earth, but I’m not sure how anyone knows about the rest of the Universe. […]
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What Makes our Brains Special
Posted on March 28, 2017 by Catherine Boyer in New York Neurofeedback, The BrainScientific American recently published an interesting article that’s relevant to neurofeedback: What Makes Our Brains Special? The article talks about recent research highlighting the way human brains differ from other animals’ brains. It also debunks some long held beliefs that our brains are different because they are larger compared to our body size or that parts […]
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Will neurofeedback help you?
Posted on February 22, 2017 by Catherine Boyer in Mental Wellness, NeurOptimal®, New York Neurofeedback, Peak performance, Sleep, Stress managementSince NeurOptimal® Dynamical Neurofeedback® promotes greater resilience and flexibility, it’s likely most everyone will benefit. I’ve been a neurofeedback trainer since 2004, and I’ve had only a few people who didn’t see positive changes. Neurofeedback changed my life for the better, and that’s what I see happening with my clients. Will neurofeedback help you? But, of course, you want […]
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How NeurOptimal® is Different from Linear Neurofeedback
Posted on January 31, 2017 by Catherine Boyer in NeurOptimal®, New York Neurofeedback, What to expectThe description of neurofeedback provided by Wikipedia is pretty much how I think of linear neurofeedback. Here’s what it says: Neurofeedback (NFB), also called neurotherapy or neurobiofeedback, is a type of biofeedback that uses real-time displays of brain activity—most commonly electroencephalography (EEG), to teach self-regulation of brain function. Typically, sensors are placed on the scalp to […]
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6 Foods Your Brain Will Thank You For
Posted on December 19, 2016 by Catherine Boyer in New York Neurofeedback, The BrainHaving as healthy a brain as possible can’t help but contribute to the outcome of your neurofeedback training. Nutritionist Barbara Mendez, who has guest posted here, recently wrote a post on her own blog, Barbara Mendez Nutrition, titled 6 Foods Your Brain Will Thank You For. Here are the six foods – to read more about […]
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Brain Art
Posted on November 29, 2016 by Catherine Boyer in New York Neurofeedback, The BrainA quick post today because I think you’ll enjoy this STAT News article on the brain-related art that is showing up more and more frequently, at least around the United States. Many thanks to Nikki Sopchak of Serenity Neurofeedback for passing this on. Brain art This image is the work of sculptor Ralph Helmick. Neurofeedback trainers […]
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Emotions and the Brain
Posted on October 25, 2016 by Catherine Boyer in NeurOptimal®, New York Neurofeedback, The BrainRecent neuroscience research indicates that, contrary to prior and popular belief, no one brain region is dedicated to any single emotion. As is true of many brain functions, emotions activate more than one area of the brain. This interesting research is described well in a New York Times article by Lisa Feldman Barrett, Professor of Psychology […]
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NeurOptimal® Miracles Every Day
Posted on September 27, 2016 by Catherine Boyer in Mental Wellness, New York Neurofeedback, Personal System, Stress management, What to expectHere is a lovely short video in which NeurOptimal® Dynamical Neurofeedback® trainers talk about their experiences doing this work. This was filmed at our Focus on Research conference in 2014. Trainers came to it from all around the world. The research presentations were rich, and the company was splendid. We all share a passion for this […]
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What Can You Expect from Neurofeedback?
Posted on August 30, 2016 by Catherine Boyer in Mental Wellness, NeurOptimal®, New York Neurofeedback, Peak performance, Sleep, Stress management, What to expectNo Comments. Continue Reading... -
Being in the Moment
Posted on July 26, 2016 by Catherine Boyer in New York Neurofeedback, Peak performanceNeurOptimal® Dynamical Neurofeedback® trains the whole brain. Most clients report more ability to stay in the present moment. This can manifest in their lives as increased ability to respond well to others, more ease with decision making, performing better at work or in sports, all the things that can improve when we’re more fully there. This amazing […]
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