Restoring the brain neurofeedback as an integrative approach to health - Kirk, Hanno W. (Routledge, 2020)
Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Table of Contents -- Foreword -- Preface -- Notes on Editor and Contributors -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Part I: Development, History, and Theory of Neurofeedback -- 1. Changing the Paradigm from Neurochemical to Neuroelectrical models -- 1.1 The Early Days of Speculation -- 1.2 The Soups and the Sparks -- 1.3 The Neurochemical Paradigm -- 1.4 Moving to a New Paradigm -- 1.5 Traditional Wave Bands -- 1.6 Conclusion -- Notes -- 2. History of Neurofeedback -- 2.1 The Scientific Antecedents of Neurofeedback
2.2 The Foundations of Neurofeedback in Animal Studies -- 2.3 Evaluation of SMR Reinforcement with Human Subjects -- 2.4 Neurofeedback in Application to Addictions -- 2.5 Slow Cortical Potential Training -- 2.6 New Departures in Neurofeedback -- 2.7 Status of the Principal Approaches to Neurofeedback -- 2.8 Toward a New Departure in Feedback -- 2.9 The Development of Infra-Low Frequency Training -- 2.10 Toward an Understanding of Covert, Continuous ILF Neurofeedback -- 2.11 A Summary Perspective -- Notes -- 3. Toward a Theory of Infra-Low Frequency Neurofeedback -- 3.1 Introduction
3.2 Categories of Brain Dysfunction -- 3.3 The Trauma Model -- 3.4 Mechanisms of Regulation: Historical Roots of the Slow Cortical Potential -- 3.5 ILF Neurofeedback in the Frequency Domain: The Frequency Rules -- 3.6 A Resonance Phenomenon -- 3.7 Implications for Inter-hemispheric Coordination -- 3.8 Foundational Research in Characterization of ILF Neurofeedback -- 3.9 Summary and Conclusion -- Notes -- 4. Astrocytes and Infra-Low Frequencies -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Rhythmicity of the Brain and Energy Cycles -- 4.3 Implications for Neurofeedback -- Notes
Part II: Neurofeedback in Clinical Practice Settings -- 5. Neurofeedback in Clinical Practice -- 5.1 O verview of the Clinical Process and Development of Individual Treatment Plans -- 5.2 Combining the ILF Approach with Proven Older Neurofeedback Methods -- 5.3 Closing Remarks for Neurofeedback Clinicians -- Notes -- 6. Neurofeedback in an Integrative Medical Practice -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Assessment and Screening -- 6.3 Case Presentations -- 6.4 Conclusion -- Notes -- 7. Neurofeedback in Combination with Psychotherapy -- 7.1 Overview
7.2 Case Study #1: Bipolar I Disorder, Postpartum Mixed Episode -- 7.3 Case Study #2: Severe Generalized Anxiety Disorder with Severe Alcohol Use Disorder -- 7.4 Conclusion -- Notes -- 8. Remediating Brain Instabilities in a Neurology Practice -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Case Vignettes -- 8.3 Exploiting Neuroplasticity -- 8.4 Patient Selection -- 8.5 Prescribing Brain Training Protocols -- 8.6 Viewpoints: Neurofeedback Practice in a Neurology Office -- 8.7 Summary Statement -- Notes -- Part III: Specific Applications Areas of Neurofeedback