The anamnesis - the quantitative EEG
qEEG (quantitative EEG), also known as brain mapping, is the computer-assisted evaluation of a 19-channel EEG. It records the “current activity” of the brain.
This measurement process is completely painless for the client . The precise analysis of the raw EEG leads to fast and cost-effective imaging as well as a comprehensive information base for further training.
Impairments in the brain's function, such as after a concussion or a variety of mental illnesses, can be objectively detected with a qEEG.
Neurofeedback training
During neurofeedback training, measuring electrodes, connected to a comfortable cap, are first attached to specific places on the head. By measuring brain activity, the doctor/neurofeedback trainer records an EEG (electroencephalogram). The client does not feel anything from the EEG recording. The EEG measures all relevant brain waves and transmits them to a computer.
A special computer program divides the brain waves into frequency ranges and subjects them to an analysis. All important data is measured in real time (with only a 30 millisecond delay) and 50 times per second.
The data analysis described above is then to be communicated to the client in a simple form as feedback , and there are many different options. These include, for example, virtual reality environments, films, music/sounds, games (often interesting for children to maintain motivation during training) and many other options.
The feedback is based on the principle of so-called operant conditioning . This means that the feedback given to the client represents a reward if the trainee succeeds in activating certain areas of the brain in such a way that they generate the desired brain activity. In concrete terms, the reward means that, for example, the film appears bright and easy to see.
The "quasi-punishment" shows a dark and difficult to see film. These processes work in a similar way to music. It is either loud and easy to hear or quiet and almost incomprehensible.
Our brain wants to be rewarded as often as possible. It constantly tries to recognize and understand the patterns hidden in the feedback in order to receive a reward as often as possible. This process happens unconsciously, without active involvement from the client and without medication.
The qEEG is always used at the beginning of a neurofeedback training . The aim is to ensure individual and optimal planning of the training. A graphical evaluation in the form of so-called "heat maps" is created for each client.
The desired activity patterns corresponding to the various goals of mental states are well known from a large number of scientific publications and are ideally supported and promoted by training.
In addition to recording the quantitative EEG, the first conversation with the client at Heiler's practice is a detailed medical anamnesis. Neurofeedback trainer and client work together to determine the medical history, current condition and training goals.
Virtual Reality Neurofeedback
We combine immersive virtual reality technology with our neurofeedback training to realistically represent as many individual training situations as possible. Virtual reality enables a seamless transition between reality and the virtual world and thus offers us the opportunity to transport our customers into another world, which puts a training room in the shade within a few seconds and enables up-close experiences . Neurofeedback training has never been so exciting.
Neurofeedback with Audio & Video
Neurofeedback training with audio & video as a feedback medium is very well received by adults and children. The trainee watches a film or listens to music of his choice. The feedback itself is controlled by the brightness and size of the screen or the volume of the music. You can train with your personal favorite music or TV series , for example.
Neurofeedback Sound
experience (in development)
Together with Devialet and VR-Tonung – two leading companies in their field – we are developing a revolutionary form of neurofeedback training .
With the Neurofeedback Sound Experience, we combine neurofeedback training with a special kind of audio feedback.
Professional sound designers from VR-Tonung create a moving audio experience that takes you into different sound worlds during training.
In order to experience the experience in its full sound spectrum, we rely on the high-quality premium speakers from the French brand Devialet .
Neurofeedback games
It is especially important for children to keep their motivation for neurofeedback training high. In our experience, this is best achieved using games as a feedback medium . We have developed a variety of neurofeedback games together with our partner brainboost Neurofeedback . Our clients with attention problems or those who want to promote their relaxation find this type of feedback particularly beneficial.
Feedback options
At brainboost, we develop almost all feedback variants ourselves – this is the only way we can offer you unique neurofeedback
Popular Neurofeedback Games
A small selection of our self-developed neurofeedback games