What complementary therapies should be considered in conjunction with Neurofeedback?
Since Neurofeedback training can be costly over time, it is prudent to consider less expensive alternatives that may avoid the need for the full course of training. Some of these are considered further below. If a client exhibits Irlen Syndrome, a visual processing disorder, then Neurofeedback is not going to resolve the problem. It therefore needs to be identified early on and dealt with. Also, if the client is suffering predominantly because of stress, then simpler and more cost-effective biofeedback procedures are available. The option of Heart Rate Variability training is discussed specifically below, but other options are available as well. Alternatively, a combination of approaches would be the most efficient. Clients whose nervous systems need calming may benefit from Cortical Electrical Stimulation, such as provided by the Alpha-Stim. Additionally, there needs to be adequate nutritional support for the work. This is not just an issue of intake, but of digestive competency. So q
