Product ReviewsNeurofeedback in the Treatment of Developmental Trauma : Calming the Fear-Driven Brain by Sebern F. Fisher (2014, Hardcover)

Neurofeedback

This excellent work on Neurofeedback covers a technology that is not getting enough attention for the treatment of mental health and addiction issues. The descriptions of the various iterations of trauma (chronic and acute) are quite well written which I believe can provide strong comprehension by those not educated in psychiatry and psychology and at the same time address the issues with sufficient vocabulary to satisfy those in the professions.

However, I would have loved to have seen more photos, especially some depicting patients with the actual devices (probes) connected in place on the example subjects at the various probe locations and, as well, of the computer screens (such as examples of the games, etc.). To me, there seemed to be a bit of a gap between the case studies and the actual in-clinic process. This is probably more so to me as, in spite of my growing interest and enthusiasm for the subject of neurofeedback, I have yet to witness a session employing neurofeedback.

The above point aside, the rest of the book is challenging but nevertheless interesting and engaging on a highly technical subject of extreme importance to the well-being of our earth's population.

The apparent effectiveness of neurofeedback in calming the minds of subjects, even as they are still suffering the effects of addiction, should in itself justify much more attention to neurofeedback. To my knowledge, there is no psychopharmacological product that portends a cure for mental illness. The evidence described in this book does however point out the possibility of actual cures for trauma, addiction and depression. At the same time, the downside of trying neurofeedback appears to be minimal in the hands of expert guidance of trained counselors.

A worthy read that should be given much more attention. Big pharma's advertising seems out of control, in spite of the relative ineffectiveness toward cures, AA is proving to be less that 10% effective in long term-cures for alcohol addiction, and society is suffering from the terrors of many of those afflicted with PTSD while neurofeedback remains almost unknown.

"Neurofeedback in the Treatment of Developmental Trauma" is certainly one of the most important resources available on the subject. I believe the work applies even more widely to other areas, such as addiction and depression, than just to developmental trauma. Thank you and congratulations to Seburn Fisher for sharing your extensive experience and knowledge in such a useable manner.Read full review...

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