Kelowna ~ Vernon ~ Virtual
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LENS Neurofeedback
LENS Neurofeedback works directly with the brain, the "primary command center" of the central nervous system. This particular type of neurofeedback focuses on lifting brainwave "suppression" patterns which can be developed in response to past physical or emotional traumas. It is helpful for a range of symptoms including anxiety, insomnia, emotional dysregulation, chronic pain, depression, mood swings, panic, tics & tremors, brain fog, and more.
It's common for clients to notices changes during the days and weeks following such as: less reactivity in how they respond to triggering situations, increased tolerance to stress, and a more regulated emotional baseline. Other common benefits include "lighter" mood, improved sleep, clearer thinking, and motivation for organization and activities. It can also be used for brain optimization such as in peak performance academics or athletics.
It is a direct form of neurofeedback, which means the client does not need to do any kinds of tasks or training activities. During an appointment, the client sits comfortably in a chair while the clinician attaches sensors to the ear lobes and different parts of the scalp. Feedback is delivered for a short amount of time to the brain, which self-corrects. Some clients notice positive results during their sessions such as physical & mental calmness, but most clients notice the most meaningful changes as time goes on.
10-12 sessions are recommended, but not required. Packages are available for clients who wish to commit to 5 or 10 appointments. This is a beneficial option for clients who may not have coverage.
Individual Appointment
Healing at the root level often means going beyond the "analytical mind" and working with the "soma" - the body.
Mind-body therapies such as EMDR can target maladaptive memory networks and help the brain reprocess emotional disturbances that may have been too overwhelming for your nervous system to handle at that time.
Individual appointments may include EMDR, clinical hypnotherapy, positive psychology, or somatic therapy techniques. these types of therapies help desensitize the emotional "trigger" and helps the brain to reorganize the meaning of the upsetting event or situation. These appointments don't just focus on the negative though - we will also work on building positive neural networks. This will help the brain learn how to access positive states more quickly such as self-compassion, peace, acceptance & dignity.
These appointments can be helpful for clients who are experiencing symptoms of PTSD including hypervigilance, nightmares, general anxiety, depression, panic attacks, chronic pain, phobias, and more. Some examples of what we can work on during these appointments are: specific past events (no matter how long ago), future anticipated events, nightmares, or anything else that holds a strong or "stuck" emotional charge.
Note: These types of appointments are different than standard counselling appointments.
Therapy Intensives
80-minute combination appointment including 30 minutes of LENS Neurofeedback and 50 minutes of EMDR, or other related therapy modalities. This option is for existing clients only - please request a consultation call prior to booking.