Welcome to Brain Training Australia's NeurOptimal® Technical Support Page for our Home Rentals. We are pleased to present Brain Training Australia’s Technical Support options for our NeurOptimal® Neurofeedback Home Renters.   If you have rented a NeurOptimal® Neurofeedback Home Rental system from us here at Brain Training Australia, then you will have access to NeurOptimal® Technical Support, which we offer to you at no additional cost. If you are experiencing technical issues with your NeurOptimal® Neurofeedback home rental system, we recommend you take th ..read more

Welcome to Brain Training Australia's  NeurOptimal® Technical Support Page for our Home Rentals. If you have rented a NeurOptimal® Neurofeedback Home Rental system from us here at Brain Training Australia, then you will have access to NeurOptimal® Technical Support, which we offer to you at no additional cost. If you are experiencing technical issues with your NeurOptimal® Neurofeedback home rental system, we recommend you take the following steps: Contact your dedicated clinician at Brain Training Australia from whom you are renting and advise them of the issues you are experienc ..read more

– by Elaine Collins, Clinician, Counselling & Psychology Services, Brain Training Australia Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neuropsychiatric disorder characterised by the presence of symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. It is considered a disorder that mainly affects children, but it has been shown that more than 50% of cases persist into adulthood and can have serious consequences in the academic, occupational, legal and family environment, in addition to being underdiagnosed and incorrectly treated in routine clinical practice (Reyes Tica & R ..read more

The world is in troubled times. The WHO (world health organisation) has deemed the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic, making the world anxious. Anxiety is your body’s natural response to the stress of not knowing how this virus will impact your life. It creates a feeling of fear or apprehension about the future. Many people will try to bury their heads in the sand and hope the problem goes away. Others will engage in counterproductive practices such as panic buying and unnecessary hospital visits. Instead of suffering the wave of anxiety sweeping the world, we encourage you not to hide from the ..read more

What does Iron Man, The Hulk, Captain America, The Punisher, & Harry Potter have in common? You could say they are all fictional characters – but there is something else that connects them, and its called Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). If you are wondering, what is it or if it even exists in the real world or what it has to do with the veterans? Don’t worry, we have you covered. What is PTSD & what are its’s symptoms? PTSD is a mental condition that appears in people due to their traumatic experiences. The experiences that cause PTSD may vary from person to person. Some may hav ..read more

Cabin fever refers to the irritability, weariness or restlessness experienced by a person in isolation. It can be acquired by someone placed in quarantine for an extended time or working from home.  Isolation can generate feelings of loneliness, sadness, and decreased motivation. You may have trouble concentrating, lose patience easier and even crave more food.  As a nation, we have been asked to work from home and practice social distancing. For some of us, this isolation level may result in distress and the emotions associated with cabin fever. However, each of these symptoms can b ..read more

Low Self-Esteem Makes Life Difficult Low self-esteem opens the mental and emotional door for anxiety, depression, a lack of joy, social issues and so on, to become a part of one’s life. To put it in the most simple terms: low self-esteem makes life difficult. So how do we improve low self-esteem? People suffering from low self-esteem will typically not place significance on the positive events in their life, such as compliments, doing well, making someone happy, seeing something beautiful, travelling and enjoying. This occurs because the brain is stuck in negative, non-productive patterns. On ..read more

If you have rented a NeurOptimal® Neurofeedback Home Rental system from us here at Brain Training Australia, then you will have received a set of fully functioning sensors with your rental system from us.  These sensors have been tested prior to sending your system out to you. As per your rental agreement, any loss or damage or theft of your equipment (including sensors) is the responsibility of the borrower.  For example, should you damage the sensors whilst in your care – you are responsible for the replacement costs of same.  How to care for your Neurofeedback equipment whil ..read more

Christmas is a great opportunity to surround yourself with friends and family, but not everyone has that luxury, and most become fatigued and stressed by it.  It can be hard to keep up with festive commitments, and often, we push ourselves into discomfort and stress to do more when we should be resting and recovering from a busy year.  Thankfully, there are ways to manage your stress and navigate the festive season – below, I have highlighted some easy wins. As we approach Christmas, we often draw a line in the sand and take stock of where we are at as we face a new year. It can be a ..read more

I think we can all agree 2020 caught us a bit by surprise. If you look back to everyone wishing each other well for 2020, no one predicted a pandemic and such significant changes would be made in our lives. Some people thrive with change, some people survive with change and others simply struggle. Those of you who know me, know that I am from Ireland and moved to Australia almost 10 years ago. For me and my family, I would love to be heading back to Ireland to our family and friends, but this pandemic has restricted our options so we have to have a different type of Christmas. The incongruence ..read more