Getting Started with Neurofeedback Review

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(More customer reviews)In the field of neurofeedback there are very few books that actually explain how to do neurofeedback. Most of the existing books are about theory and not method. John Demos has put together a book that is based on a sophisticated understanding of the method of neurofeedback and at the same time very readable. Within these pages are the simple and straightforward explanations of what needs to be done, why it needs to be done and how to do it. His explanations are clear and lucid. The careful organization of this text provides the reader with a progressive exposure to concepts that culminates in a comprehensive picture of the practice of neurofeedback. The theory and method he presents is well grounded in the existing literature and reflects a thorough exploration of the topic as well as considerable first hand clinical experience. This is the book that clinicians entering the field will be searching for as they travel from workshop to workshop in search of a comprehensive approach. As an author, clinician, and teacher in the field of neurofeedback I am acutely aware of the extensive effort and care it required to produce such a text and I highly recommend it to everyone in the field.
Richard Soutar, Ph.D.

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What is neurofeedback? Neurofeedback is founded upon computertechnology joined with auxiliary equipment that can measure themetabolic activity of the cerebral cortex.
Neurofeedbacktraining combines the principles ofcomplementary medicine with the power ofelectronics. It is a comprehensive system thatpromotes growth change at the cellular level ofthe brain and empowers the client to use his orher mind as a tool for personal healing.Untilnow, there has not been a single comprehensiveyet easy-to-understand guide for cliniciansinterested in adding neurotherapy to theirpractice. Getting Started with Neurofeedback isa step-by-step guide for professional healthcare providers who wish to begin withneurotherapy, as well as experienced clinicianswho are looking for a concise treatmentguide.This book answers essential questionssuch as: How does neurotherapy work?, What isthe rationale for treatment? When isneurotherapy the treatment of choice? Why should I add it to my already existing healthcarepractice? The author also answers questionsimportant to establishing a successful practicesuch as: What kind of training should clinicians get? What kind of equipment should cliniciansbuy? How can clinicians add neurofeedback totheir existing practice?The first part of thebook introduces the reader to the world ofneurofeedback, its history and scientific basis. Case studies help clinicians apply what they arelearning to their existing practice. Demos takes the mystery out of the assessment process andcharts and examples of topographical brain maps(in full color) serve as teaching aids. Later in the book, advanced techniques are explained anddemonstrated by additional case studies. Thereader is shown how to use biofeedback for thebody to augment neurofeedback training as wellas being taught to work with the body andacquire a basic knowledge of complementarymedicine.The book concludes by offeringclinicians practical suggestions on marketingtheir expanded practice, purchasing equipment,finding appropriate training and supervision,and keeping up with the ever-growing professionof neurofeedback. Research and theory unite todemonstrate the clinical underpinnings for thisexciting new modality.

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