Biofeedback brain training is a powerful tool that can help individuals take control of their mental and emotional well-being. By helping to reduce stress levels, improve memory and concentration, and improve emotional regulation, the benefits of brain training include improving overall physical and mental health without the use of any additional medications. Whether you are looking for relief from the symptoms of a mental health disorder or just want to challenge yourself mentally, biofeedback can be an excellent and safe way to achieve your goals. What is Brain Training? Brain training uses ..read more

Tourette Syndrome or Tourette’s has traditionally been treated with a combination of medications and psychotherapy. The treatment outcome for Tourette’s has typically been limited both in terms of obtaining full symptomatic relief and absence of side effects. Alternative methods of treatment are available, including the use of braining training methods, such as biofeedback and neurofeedback. There have been a number of studies and anecdotal reports of improvement in symptoms of Tourette’s, using a variety of biofeedback and neurofeedback methods[i]. Crossroads Institute offers qEEG guided trea ..read more

Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) include Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder and Asperger’s. These are life-changing, family-altering conditions, usually diagnosed in childhood after heartbroken parents have endured multiple appointments and conflicting diagnoses. Behavioral treatments have been the traditional options for ASD. Medication treatments have had some success. Most clinicians trained in the 1960-1980s were taught to conceptualize Autism in the category of Schizophrenia. Given the poor contact with reality that patients with moderate and severe ASD seem to have, it’s understa ..read more

What is a Concussion?A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury, or TBI, caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head that can change the way your brain normally works. Concussions can also occur from a fall or a blow to the body that causes the head and brain to move quickly back and forth. Health care professionals may describe a concussion as a “mild” brain injury because concussions are usually not life-threatening. Even so, their effects can be serious. What are the Signs and Symptoms of Concussion?Most people with a concussion recover quickly and fully. But for some people, symptom ..read more

Anxiety is the most common psychological situation affecting over 40 million people in the US and it has increased by more than 25% in children since 2015! And in our current global world, anxiety is even more common due to the large amount of media when a negative event occurs. Crises like the Covid-19 pandemic can create or increase anxiety for almost everyone! Anxiety can show up in many ways, wreaking havoc on our sleep, behavior, mood and even negatively impact our immune system. Ongoing anxiety is more common in individuals with ADHD, Aspergers and Autism than in the general populatio ..read more

Direct Neurofeedback is a type of neurofeedback that is safe, effortless and provides quick results with no side effects. It is a brain optimizing method that emits an imperceptible micro-stimulus based on the current brainwave pattern. This stimulus nudges the brain out of stuck or frozen brainwave patterns that contribute to conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD, concussions, and ADHD. Direct Neurofeedback treatments allow the brain to optimize functioning, like rebooting a computer. In the video below, Dr. Michael Linden further explains direct neurofeedback and its applications. T ..read more

Feelings of psychological and physiological stress are normal adaptive responses to stressors in our environment, but over time chronic stress can be life threatening and cause impairments in almost all areas of life. Poor breathing habits from chronic stress also exacerbates the problem. Heart Rate Variability (HRV) Biofeedback measures stress responses and provides immediate feedback using non-invasive sensors and computer software. Learning a specific way to alter breathing patterns with the use of biofeedback helps achieve balance of the autonomic nervous system. In simple terms we can l ..read more

Neurofeedback Therapy is a safe computerized treatment that normalizes the abnormal brain wave patterns in patients with ADD, ADHD, ASD, and Learning Disabilities. In the video below, Dr. Michael Linden provides an overview of neurofeedback and how it works. The post What is Neurofeedback? appeared first on Crossroads Institute ..read more

Recent Growth Initiatives Add Neurofeedback to Crossroads Institute’s Existing Service Offering and Expand Geographic Coverage Opening an office in Irvine was a logical next step in our growth strategy as we continue to increase our presence in Southern California and beyond” — Dr. Soni Kim Monroe, Psy.D. LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES, September 29, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ — Crossroads Institute for Psychotherapy and Assessment, Inc. (“Crossroads Institute”), an independent provider of comprehensive psychotherapy, psychiatry, brain training, and assessment services with over 35 providers, recentl ..read more