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2007) We mentioned earlier the work of Bessel van der Kolk who showed that persons suffering with PTSD had brain scans with low activity in their brain's anterior cingulate. After EMDR treatment, these same persons produced SPECT scans with activity in the anterior cingulate, and subjects reported relief from PTSD symptoms. (Symptoms include: hyper startle response, intense anger outbursts, insomnia, generalized anxiety, and obsessively thinking about past traumatic events.) To learn more about EMDR, visit www.emdr.com. Another site with a wealth of information is www.emdria.com, which is the EMDR international organization and includes a list of certified EMDR therapists.

NEUROFEEDBACK:

Anoth er well-established therapy that can help "train" a brain is neurofeedback. Neurofeedback practitioners assert that a brain can be "taught" through operant conditioning to normalize a myriad of dysfunctional patterns that contribute to mental illness. Persons that develop anxiety disorders may actually have a predisposition that makes them susceptible to such disorders. This can explain why some people develop PTSD after the experience of emotional trauma and some people do not. "We see a lot of theta (brainwaves) and cingulate problems in persons with PTSD," says Bob Gurnee of the ADD Clinic, (formerly Scottsdale Neurological Institute) in Scottsdale, Arizona. "It's like they can't turn off their brain." Bob also explains that persons with PTSD live their past trauma over and over in their minds, because their inferior brain function keeps the information from processing correctly.
"The brain pattern of PTSD is similar to Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) where traditional therapy doesn't
seem to help," Bob Gurnee explains. "Then the client will try neurofeedback and the problem is corrected."

Perhaps the most encompassing website on this intriguing therapy is the International Society for Neurofeedback and Research. You may also want to visit the site of Daniel Amen, MD: This site delivers thousands of fascinating 3-D visuals of brain scans of various conditions.

EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUE(EFT):

One very effective method of quick stress reduction is EFT. EFT uses the gentle manipulation of acupressure points, or meridians to calm the emotional body. This is done while focusing on a past traumatic experience or negative symptomatology. With a person's stress response quelled, the prefrontal cortex has a better shot at overriding impulse-response and redirecting habitual behavior. Even better, EFT has proven to be an effective treatment for overcoming procrastination, cravings, and unproductive behavior that leads to depression, frustration, and perceived powerlessness. And unlike other neuro-therapies that require highly trained practitioners, EFT is easily learned by anyone. Those new to EFT can download a free, simple EFT tutorial here. Additionally, practitioners and lay persons alike can download an easy "Using EFT to Optimize Your Brain" treatment plan at www.firstcausehelp.com/EFT. You can also check out the official EFT website at www.emofree.com for an incredible amount of information about this fascinating therapy.

IN CONCLUSION:

With the emergence of such remarkable therapies like EMDR, neurofeedback, and EFT, can we not predict that those extremely challenged with engaging LOA will be infused with new vitality and effectiveness? Of course we can. As teachings of LOA gain momentum, it will be interesting to follow how such therapies impact the ability of every person to engage LOA and create the lives of their dreams. Including YOU!

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