EEG: Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome / Case Studies
What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder?
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD, is an anxiety disorder that can develop after exposure to a terrifying event or ordeal in which grave physical harm occurred or was threatened. Traumatic events that may trigger PTSD include violent personal assaults, natural or human-caused disasters, accidents, or military combat.
Signs & Symptoms
People with PTSD have persistent frightening thoughts and memories of their ordeal and feel emotionally numb, especially with people they were once close to. They may experience sleep problems, feel detached or numb, or be easily startled.
Treatment
The utility of EEG feedback or Neurofeedback in the resolution of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder has already been established in research going back more than a decade. We now use it routinely with veterans.
Case Studies
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PTSD & Alcoholism: 5 cases
Technical Papers
The application of entrainment integrated with neurofeedback in the treatment of patients with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder with dissociative and somatic symptoms.
Manchester, C. (1995).
Presentation at 1995 Society for the Study of Neuronal Regulation, Scottsdale, AZ.
EEG alpha-theta brainwave synchronization in Vietnam theater veterans with combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder and alcohol abuse.
Peniston, E.G., Marrinan, D.A., Deming, W.A., & Kulkosky, P.J. (1993).
Advances in Medical Psychotherapy, 6, 37-50.
Alpha-theta brainwave neuro-feedback therapy for Vietnam veterans with combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder
Peniston, E.G., & Kulkosky, P.J. (1991).
Medical Psychotherapy, 4, 47-60.
