Restoring the brain : neurofeedback as an integrative approach to health

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Cover Half Title Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Table of Contents Foreword Preface Notes on Editor and Contributors Acknowledgments Introduction Part I: Development, History, and Theory of Neurofeedback 1. Changing the Paradigm from Neurochemical to Neuroelectrical models 1.1 The Early Days of Speculation 1.2 The Soups and the Sparks 1.3 The Neurochemical Paradigm 1.4 Moving to a New Paradigm 1.5 Traditional Wave Bands 1.6 Conclusion Notes 2. History of Neurofeedback 2.1 The Scientific Antecedents of Neurofeedback 2.2 The Foundations of Neurofeedback in Animal Studies 2.3 Evaluation of SMR Reinforcement with Human Subjects 2.4 Neurofeedback in Application to Addictions 2.5 Slow Cortical Potential Training 2.6 New Departures in Neurofeedback 2.7 Status of the Principal Approaches to Neurofeedback 2.8 Toward a New Departure in Feedback 2.9 The Development of Infra-Low Frequency Training 2.10 Toward an Understanding of Covert, Continuous ILF Neurofeedback 2.11 A Summary Perspective Notes 3. Toward a Theory of Infra-Low Frequency Neurofeedback 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Categories of Brain Dysfunction 3.3 The Trauma Model 3.4 Mechanisms of Regulation: Historical Roots of the Slow Cortical Potential 3.5 ILF Neurofeedback in the Frequency Domain: The Frequency Rules 3.6 A Resonance Phenomenon 3.7 Implications for Inter-hemispheric Coordination 3.8 Foundational Research in Characterization of ILF Neurofeedback 3.9 Summary and Conclusion Notes 4. Astrocytes and Infra-Low Frequencies 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Rhythmicity of the Brain and Energy Cycles 4.3 Implications for Neurofeedback Notes Part II: Neurofeedback in Clinical Practice Settings 5. Neurofeedback in Clinical Practice 5.1 O verview of the Clinical Process and Development of Individual Treatment Plans 5.2 Combining the ILF Approach with Proven Older Neurofeedback Methods 5.3 Closing Remarks for Neurofeedback Clinicians Notes 6. Neurofeedback in an Integrative Medical Practice 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Assessment and Screening 6.3 Case Presentations 6.4 Conclusion Notes 7. Neurofeedback in Combination with Psychotherapy 7.1 Overview 7.2 Case Study #1: Bipolar I Disorder, Postpartum Mixed Episode 7.3 Case Study #2: Severe Generalized Anxiety Disorder with Severe Alcohol Use Disorder 7.4 Conclusion Notes 8. Remediating Brain Instabilities in a Neurology Practice 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Case Vignettes 8.3 Exploiting Neuroplasticity 8.4 Patient Selection 8.5 Prescribing Brain Training Protocols 8.6 Viewpoints: Neurofeedback Practice in a Neurology Office 8.7 Summary Statement Notes Part III: Specific Applications Areas of Neurofeedback 9. Early Development and Childhood Emotional and Behavioral Disorders 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Neurodevelopmental Disorders 9.3 Risk Factors Associated with Mental, Behavioral, and Developmental Disorders (MBDDs) in Children 9.4 Prevalence of Behavioral, Emotional and Developmental Disorders in Children 9.5 Diagnosis-based versus Symptom-based Treatment Approach 9.6 Case Studies 9.7 Conclusions Notes 10. Neurofeedback in Application to the ADHD Spectrum 10.1 Introduction 10.2 Refinements in the Analysis of CPT Data 10.3 Results for the Evaluation of Group Data for ILF Neurofeedback 10.4 Why Diagnosis Is Not Important from a Neurofeedback Perspective 10.5 The ADHD Spectrum in the Clinical Perspective 10.6 Clinical Case Studies 10.7 Summary and Conclusion Notes 11. ILF Neurofeedback and Alpha-Theta Training in a Multidisciplinary Chronic Pain Program 11.1 Introduction 11.2 Acute Pain vs Chronic Pain 11.3 G ate Control Theory 11.4 Pain as an Alarm Signal 11.5 Components of Pain 11.6 Multidimensional Nature of Pain 11.7 Influence of Culture in Understanding Pain 11.8 Functional Rehabilitation Program 11.9 Pain Psychology 11.10 Physical Therapy 11.11 Neurofeedback 11.12 Alpha-Theta Training 11.13 Alpha-Theta Imagery 11.14 Case Presentations 11.15 Final Thoughts Notes 12. Effect of Infra-Low Frequency (ILF) Neurofeedback on the Functional State of the Brain in Healthy and Depressed Individuals 12.1 Overview 12.2 Background 12.3 The Pilot Studies 12.4 ILF Neurofeedback in Healthy Subjects 12.5 Clinical Case Studies 12.6 Summary and Conclusion Notes Acknowledgments 13. Neurofeedback with PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) 13.1 Introduction 13.2 The Post-War Impact on a Warrior’s Life 13.3 Standard PTSD Care in the Military 13.4 The Trauma Memory 13.5 Comorbidity 13.6 Pharmaceutical Care 13.7 Evidence Base for Neurofeedback Treatment of PTSD 13.8 Ongoing Issues with Treatment of Veterans 13.9 Why Neurofeedback? 13.10 Experimental Military Treatment Programs for PTSD 13.11 The Positive Impact of Neurofeedback 13.12 A Perspective on Neurofeedback for Post-Combat Re-entry 13.13 The Case of Jackie O: Combat Medic 13.14 Conclusion Notes 14. The Sleeping Brain: Neurofeedback and Insomnia 14.1 Introduction 14.2 Aspects of Sleep 14.3 Neurologic Control of Sleep–Wake Activity 14.4 Brain Metabolic Activity during Sleep 14.5 Insomnia 14.6 Hyperarousal in Primary Insomnia 14.7 Current Treatment Recommendations for Insomnia 14.8 Behavioral Conditioning in Neurological Disease 14.9 Neurofeedback and Sleep 14.10 Abnormal Sleep and ADHD 14.11 Case Presentations 14.12 Conclusions Notes 15. Conclusion: The Future of Neurofeedback 15.1 Introduction 15.2 The Ideal Future of Neurofeedback 15.3 Predicting Future Developments 15.4 Neurofeedback in the Family 15.5 Neurofeedback in Social Services and Criminal Justice 15.6 Neurofeedback in Education 15.7 Summary and Conclusion Index