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- Feb 28, 2019
How the Internet is Changing Your Brain
"At this Think Science presentation, you'll hear from two scholars who examine the ways we can get caught in the net, and how to ke

- Feb 10, 2016
4 Things to know about "screen time"
Did you know that computer, phone, tablet, and TV screens can have an impact on how your child develops, both physically and relationally? One of the scariest things I've seen lately are toddlers and young children, some times even infants, with their eyes glued to a device screen. This isn't just during entertainment time, like when Mom and Dad are watching the news and it's BORING. I'm talking about at a table in a restaurant, sitting in the grocery basket at the superma
- Feb 20, 2014
4-Channel Z Score Training with BrainAvatar
Neurofeedback is an interesting field, because it is not just one technique done a standard way across all clinicians and therapists. The field has changed over time, adding new understanding of how the brain works, and how it "should" work. In keeping with new scientific knowledge, new techniques and protocols have been added. In our office, we have the ability to train in many of these techniques, and we use some of the most up to date software and hardware in the indust
- Oct 9, 2013
New Equipment: NeuroGuide with Brain Surfer
By Dr. Allen Novian on October 9, 2013 Upon attending the 2013 ISNR (International Society of Neuronal Regulation) Conference in Dallas, TX, we began looking for new methods for working with complex cases. We have been watching the development of a neurofeedback protocol type called LORETA neurofeedback, which combines the technology of a full quantitative EEG (19 sensors are used to collect a full picture of the electrical activity of the brain) with moment-by-moment feedba

- Mar 6, 2013
Families and ADD
By Dr. Allen Novian When parents bring their kids in for ADD testing, they are often surprised to find that many of the problems their children have are actually reflected in their own lives as well. Did you know that ADD has a genetic component? It does, and it always amazes me to see how many parents can benefit from testing and therapy along with their kids. If you are beginning to find fault with your children because they are disorganized, unfocused, or fail to follow

- Nov 14, 2012
Zukor's Grind
By Dr. Allen Novian Zukor's Grind- a new feedback game for clinicians to use with their clients! In addition to running our clinical practice and preparing to write up some case studies, Dr. Novian and his wife, Kate, have been working with a specialized game development company called Zukor Interactive. Zukor Interactive has been working with us for the past 2 years in order to develop new feedback options for the neurofeedback field. The first of these options came out la

- Oct 20, 2011
What's Going on Between Your Ears
By Dr. Allen Novian What if you knew what was going on behind that perfect haircut? Sometimes, it seems as if there is nothing but air, other times, it feels like the gears are turning so fast that you can’t shut them off! Well, we can actually take a look and see what your brain is doing, without even opening up the skull. We look at the brain’s activity electrically… yes, I said electrically. Did you know that your brain works off of electricity, just like computers and
- Apr 5, 2011
A great, video based, explanation of Neurofeedback
This is a very informative, well done video about Neurofeedback services, like those that I provide in my clinic. The video is done by some of the leaders in my field, and it does an excellent job of discussing Neurofeedback therapy.If you have any questions about Neurofeedback, or if you are interested in seeing if and how it might help you or your children, please give me a call. #add #adhd #anxiety #brain #brainwaves #neurofeedback #neuroscience #ocd #panic #peakperformanc
- Aug 31, 2009
Technology and Mental Health
By Dr. Allen Novian As I work more and more with Anxiety patients and study the impact of anxiety and frustration in people’s lives, I encountered the perfect illustration in my own life. Have you ever tried to hook something up without directions? How about put together a puzzle only to find that a key piece is missing? All I can say is that technology is only good when it WORKS! Technology is in every facet of our lives these days. We have digital clocks, laptops, our cell