qEEG: Quantitative EEG or Brain Map
qEEG: Quantitative EEG or Brain Map
At Dallas Brain Changers, prior to beginning neurofeedback, we utilize an important assessment tool called the qEEG, or Brain Map. This gives a snapshot image of what is going on in the brain that may be causing the symptoms the client is experiencing. The qEEG provides the best information for neurofeedback training, as it helps the clinician isolate where in the brain the issues may be arising from and which brain waves are affected.
The EEG patterns from individuals are compared to others of the same/similar age in a “normative” database. The subsequent report helps identify where the differences are and how significant these differences may be from the “normal” sample group. Within the test, there are hundreds of measurements. The results are interpreted and analyzed by a specialist, and treatment protocols are then devised. One measure tested with the qEEG is called coherence. In simple terms, coherence measures how well communication is occuring within the brain itself. There is constant communication occuring between different areas of the brain at all times. If two areas are not communicating well (too little or too much), it can interfere with the efficiency of overall brain function. A qEEG is one of the few tools available that help assess coherence.
Statistical analysis of the EEG compares your brain activity to a large sample of an age specific normal population. This analysis can help identify problems that relate to cognitive and executive function, mood, anxiety and attention. The qEEG, or brain mapping, has been of value in identifying disorders of biological origin, such as schizophrenia, dementias, hyperactivity and depression, brain atrophy and attention deficit disorders, as well as many other disorders, in both children and adults (minimum age for children is 5 yrs old).
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My name is Tyler and I’m having relationship problems that I think my be to maybe having bipolar disorder. A lot of the things that are described my wife see in me. She has said that I go from doing go to all of a sudden snapping becoming violent and getting loud some time are different then others and the next day I will be apologizing for what I have done or said. She has also mentioned to me that I just out of the blew have spent lots of money and as of lately been changing goals that i have set to one that my not be reachable I am needing to find help so I do not lose my family.
Tyler,
Bipolar disorder or symptoms which look like the disorder can cause relationship problems, work or even school problems. Here at Dallas Brain Changers, we do not provide a diagnosis for the disorder, but we can look at your brain from a Quantitative EEG brain function model and determine how your brain is either over or under performing. We can then move forward in treating with Neurofeedback for you and counseling for you and your wife. Please feel free to call 214-997-4990 for a Free Phone Consult and we can get you on the schedule! There is hope without medications for the symptoms you describe!