This is the part people picture when they think of neurofeedback: you, relaxed in a chair, while your brain does the work. Neurofeedback brain training is where the plan from your results review turns into real practice, session by session.
It is the third step at Source Neurofeedback in Clarksville, TN, after your brain map and results review. The sessions are calm, hands-off, and surprisingly ordinary for something aimed at how your brain regulates itself.
What a neurofeedback brain training session is like
You settle into a chair while we place a few sensors on your scalp. They only listen; nothing is sent into your brain. Then you watch a video, listen to music, or play a simple game that responds to your brainwaves in real time. When your brain drifts toward the steadier pattern we are training, the feedback rewards it, a slightly clearer picture or a smoother sound. Your brain notices, and over many repetitions it gets better at finding that state on its own. You do not have to do anything consciously.
How many sessions, and do the results last?
Neurofeedback is a training process, not a one-time fix. Most plans run over a number of weeks, and changes tend to build gradually rather than all at once.
Like other training, what you build is easier to keep when you look after the basics like sleep and stress. We talk through what is realistic for you at your results review.
Training that fits your life
Dr. Cindy Morrey and our team build the schedule around what is sustainable for you, guided by your brain map and results review, and we adjust as we go based on how you are responding. If something is not working, we change course. The goal is steadier patterns you can actually feel in daily life.
A little more clarity
Your questions.
Answered directly.
What is a neurofeedback session actually like?
Calm and low effort. You relax in a chair with a few sensors on your scalp while you watch a video, listen to music, or play a simple game that responds to your brainwaves. When your brain drifts toward the pattern we are training, the feedback rewards it. You do not have to do anything consciously, and most people find the sessions relaxing.
How many sessions will I need?
It depends on you and on what your brain map shows. After your results review we give you a realistic range, and we adjust as we see how you respond.
Do the results last?
For some people, yes, but we will not promise permanence. Many people hold onto their gains, some come back for occasional tune-ups, and for others the change is smaller or slower.
Does it hurt, and is it safe?
It is painless, with no needles and no medication involved. Neurofeedback is non-invasive: we record your brain's activity through sensors placed on the scalp, and nothing is sent into the brain. It is generally well tolerated. Some people notice temporary tiredness, mild headache, or restlessness after a session, usually early in training. Tell us about anything you notice and we will adjust your protocol.
Can children do neurofeedback training?
Yes, it is one of the more common reasons families come in. Sessions are painless and we adapt them to the child and their attention span. We work alongside parents and your child's other providers, not in place of them.