Boost Neurofeedback

06/24/2026

We’re doing some exciting research with longevity. Stay tuned - I’ll post as soon as it’s published. In the meantime, book a consult call to talk about how we can help!

Did you know your brain can keep getting stronger well into your 90s?

A new three-year study from the University of Texas at Dallas Center for BrainHealth tracked nearly 4,000 adults ranging from age 19 to 94. Participants spent just 5 to 15 minutes per day on brain-training activities, and researchers found measurable gains across thinking clarity, emotional well-being, and sense of purpose, at every age.

One of the most encouraging findings: participants who started with the lowest scores showed the greatest improvements. As lead researcher Dr. Lori Cook noted, "Brain health isn't just something we strive to maintain; we can actively shape it over time."

The study used the BrainHealth Index, which measures about 20 metrics across clarity, emotional balance, and connectedness. And engagement, not age, gender, or education, was the strongest predictor of improvement.

What does this mean for the neurofeedback community? It reinforces what many practitioners already see in their work: the brain's capacity for change does not have an expiration date.

What age were you when you first learned about neuroplasticity? Tell us in the comments.

Read the study: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/06/260613034222.htm

06/17/2026

Happy Wednesday. Here’s something to make you smile. 😃 A therapist goes to a World Cup match….

05/28/2026

Improvements in attention, executive functioning, and social responsiveness can be life-changing for families. While more studies are needed for Neurofeedback to become a first line therapy for autism, there are some exciting new studies that back up what we see with our clients.

For families navigating autism spectrum disorder, finding effective interventions that address the full range of challenges can feel overwhelming. New research is shedding light on how neurofeedback may complement existing therapies.

A recent systematic review evaluating neurofeedback for ASD found encouraging results: five studies demonstrated improvements in attention, four showed gains in executive function, and additional research has documented improvements in social responsiveness when neurofeedback was combined with conventional therapy.

A 2025 study specifically found that after 20 sessions of neurofeedback training, children with ASD showed positive changes in both behavior and brain network connectivity, suggesting that the benefits extend beyond symptom management to actual changes in neural organization.

While larger, more rigorous trials are still needed, these findings point toward neurofeedback as a promising complement to behavioral therapies for ASD.

05/21/2026

Mindfulness and neurofeedback both train the brain to self-regulate. So what happens when you combine them?

A 2025 randomized controlled trial published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research tested a 6-week web-based mindfulness program with and without neurofeedback assistance. The neurofeedback-assisted group showed greater improvements in mental health outcomes compared to the conventional mindfulness group.

The logic is intuitive: mindfulness teaches you to direct your attention inward, while neurofeedback provides real-time information about what your brain is actually doing. Together, they create a feedback loop where you can see the effects of your mental practice as it happens.

For people who've struggled with meditation because they can't tell if they're "doing it right," neurofeedback offers objective confirmation. And for neurofeedback clients, mindfulness skills can help maintain and extend the benefits of training.

Learn more at isnr.org.

05/16/2026

The only neuropsychologist in middle TN board certified in Neurofeedback and QEEG brain mapping.

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For families navigating an autism diagnosis, the range of available interventions can feel overwhelming. Many parents want to know: is there something that can help with emotional regulation, focus, and flexibility without adding another medication?

Neurofeedback is one option worth exploring. Recent research reviews have found that neurofeedback can help improve emotional regulation, reduce behavioral dysregulation, and support executive functioning in individuals with autism spectrum disorder.

The approach works by training the brain to produce more balanced patterns of electrical activity, particularly in prefrontal regions involved in social cognition and self-regulation. It's non-invasive, medication-free, and can be tailored to each individual's unique brain patterns.

The evidence is still developing, and neurofeedback works best as part of a comprehensive support plan. But for families looking for additional tools, it offers a promising direction.

Find qualified neurofeedback providers at isnr.org.

11/20/2025

Wow! I love this elegent explanation of the interplay of different brainwave frequencies. What a time to be a neurofeedback therapist!!🧠〰️😍

An MIT neuroscientist proposes that brain waves perform analog computations that give rise to thought and consciousness.

11/20/2025

All moms out there - read this beautiful post by Dr. Melody Aguayo, PhD, Parenting Coach

If I could send a letter back through time—straight into that young mama’s overwhelmed arms—this is exactly what I’d tell my 25-year-old self:

Don’t tackle a problem after the sun goes down. Everything feels heavier and more impossible in the dark. Let the night pass. Morning always brings a sliver of hope with it.

Appreciate the little hands constantly reaching for you. One day—far too soon—you’ll use the bathroom without an audience. You’ll stare at your phone wondering why your kids haven’t texted back. You’ll ache for the laughter and the chaos.

Messes are easy to clean. But cleaning too often will stress you out more than the mess itself. If you mop, expect a full cup of chocolate milk to shatter on the floor within minutes. Skip the mop, Mama. Spot clean and move on.

You may carry more than your share of the hard parts of parenting. So much that you’ll wonder where the soft parts even are. Look for them anyway. They exist, even if they’re small and quiet.

You’ll wish your kids were as easy to train as your puppies. Sit, stay, come, leave it—oh, how simple life would be. But kids aren’t puppies, and these lessons will require more patience, presence, and endurance than you can imagine.

Dads are not Moms—and that’s okay. Celebrate their differences. Let them play rougher, laugh louder, use potty humor, make dinner late, and leave a breakfast tornado on the counter.

Make time for your friends. They will remind you of who you are outside motherhood. And your kids need to see you as a whole person, not just a caretaker.

On date nights, do not talk about your kids. Seriously. You talk about them all day, every day. Set a boundary. There will always be plenty to say.

Remember: everyone else is temporary, but your child is forever. You may clash with a teacher for nine months, deal with a rude shopper for five minutes, or navigate Sunday school concerns for a season. But your child? That relationship is lifelong. Choose kindness, patience, and perspective. Your kid always wins.

Being a “bad mom” has nothing to do with how your child behaves. It has everything to do with how you behave. Stay grounded. Take deep breaths. You are doing better than you think.

Kids are vulnerable—far more than you. Even when they act big, tough, or grown. I’ve never met a three-year-old who wasn’t still a baby, and I’ve never met a fifteen-year-old who wasn’t just as fragile.

Almost anything is forgivable when you show up with love and good intentions. A child’s capacity to forgive their caregivers will humble you again and again.

Your kids will never care for the pet they begged for. You’ll either take care of it or it won’t make it. But those animals will adore you the most anyway.

If you’re struggling with a child’s behavior, remember this: they’re struggling even more. Children use every tool they have to please the adults they love. Sometimes those tools feel like a hammer—meant with good intentions, delivered painfully.

Just when you think you’ve figured life out, something new will knock the wind out of you. Peace comes in waves—beautiful, fleeting waves. There’s no “peak” in life, only a mountain range of highs and lows.

And lastly: you will survive the unsurvivable. All the things you feared in this picture? They happen. And still—you remain whole. You keep your purpose. You learn compassion for yourself and others in ways your younger heart couldn’t have imagined.

11/15/2025

People with ADHD sometimes have “time blindness.” This is the brain’s difficulty sensing, estimating, and feeling the passage of time.

It can look like:
• Losing track of minutes or hours
• Feeling either now or not now (with very little in-between)
• Underestimating how long tasks take
• Struggling to shift gears or transition
• Feeling chronic urgency or running late even with good intentions

This article begs the question - Can we use neurofeedback to change the perception of time?

A recent study shows that listening to music temporarily reorganizes brain networks related to time perception.

11/15/2025

This begs the question - Can we change our perception of time with neurofeedback?

https://www.psypost.org/music-reorganizes-brain-activity-to-enhance-our-sense-of-time/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook&fbclid=IwZnRzaAOFar1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5CGNhbGxzaXRlAjI1AAEeYQjthQ0KuwOz1-9a0F2iZVE6bVZ3d5AFuzq8CwpuF-ZWq4gBh6nVZjACQUo_aem_GtcVsyrkV8G-B0i8iKtghg

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10/01/2025

Other women in business are so important!