How does neurofeedback work?

Neurofeedback is a process that provides your brain with information about its own electrical activity.

At Brain Awakening, sensors are placed on specific locations on your head. These sensors detect brainwave activity while you listen to gentle auditory feedback through headphones.

The process is passive. You don't have to concentrate, perform a task or consciously control your brainwaves.

Your brain receives information about itself

Think of it as giving your brain information about what it is doing in the moment.

The auditory feedback changes in response to your brain's activity. Your brain then has an opportunity to respond to that information.

The goal is to support the brain's natural ability to self-regulate and work toward greater balance and flexibility.

We start with your individual patterns

Before beginning sessions, we complete a Brain Evaluation.

The evaluation creates a 20-point visual snapshot of your individual brain patterns.

There is a lot of information in the report, and it can look quite technical at first. We'll explain the numbers, graphs and patterns to you and help connect them to what you may be experiencing.

This gives us a starting point rather than assuming that every person needs the same approach.

What Does the Research Say?

Research into neurofeedback and depression continues to grow, and findings from a number of studies are encouraging. Research has reported improvements in depressive symptoms for many participants following neurofeedback, supporting what many people experience through their own sessions.

At Brain Awakening, we also see positive changes in many of our clients. While every person responds differently, our experience has been that neurofeedback can be a valuable way to support the brain's ability to move toward greater balance and self-regulation.



The research continues to develop as scientists learn more about the brain and how different neurofeedback approaches may support it. In many ways, the research is catching up with what practitioners and clients have been observing through real-world experience.

Your Response Is Your Own

Every brain is unique, and so is every person's experience with neurofeedback.

Many of our clients notice positive changes in areas such as mood, sleep, relaxation, focus and overall well-being. For some, the changes may be gradual and subtle at first; for others, they may become noticeable more quickly.

Every brain is different.

Some people may notice changes in areas such as relaxation, sleep, focus or emotional well-being. Others may experience something different, and some may not notice the changes they were hoping for.

Our approach is to give your brain the opportunity to work with its individual patterns and allow you to determine whether the process feels helpful for you.

Ready to learn more?

Your first step is a Brain Evaluation, which provides a starting point for understanding your individual brain patterns.

Brain Awakening is located in Cochrane, Alberta, and serves clients in Cochrane, Calgary and surrounding communities.