http://www.readytofocus.com/index.php en bradoostindie@gmail.com Copyright 2010 2010-07-07T20:16:58+00:00 http://www.readytofocus.com/index.php/news/view/american-academy-of-pediatrics-endorses-neurofeedback-as-effective-treatmen/ http://www.readytofocus.com/index.php/news/view/american-academy-of-pediatrics-endorses-neurofeedback-as-effective-treatmen/#When:20:16:58Z Based on a recent analysis of evidence-based studies, the American Academy of Pediatrics has now recognized neurofeedback as clinically efficacious in the treatment of attention and hyperactivity disorders. AAP’s analysis determined that using these interventions significantly improves attention and reduces hyperactivity.  The AAP officially recognizes biofeedback/neurofeedback as “Good Support” treatment on the continuum of interventions.  This is a significant development as the Academy had previously not endorsed biofeedback/neurofeedback until this recent publication.  Although the AAP continues to endorse medication as a primary intervention for ADHD - the fact that a medical organization is recognizing the brain-based treatments is a very positive development.  Evidence Based Child and Adolescent Psychosocial Interventions (click to download) News 2010-07-07T20:16:58+00:00 http://www.readytofocus.com/index.php/news/view/biofeedback-for-stress-anxiety/ http://www.readytofocus.com/index.php/news/view/biofeedback-for-stress-anxiety/#When:20:13:21Z Biofeedback_Mayo_Clinic.pdf Find out what the Mayo Clinic says about using Biofeedback for stress, anxiety, and other related conditions such as chronic pain or sleep related problems.  This quick article summarizes the effectiveness of using Biofeedback for these conditions.  Research 2009-12-16T20:13:21+00:00 http://www.readytofocus.com/index.php/news/view/neurofeedback-in-a-nutshell/ http://www.readytofocus.com/index.php/news/view/neurofeedback-in-a-nutshell/#When:15:42:25Z How does neurofeedback work? What is neurofeedback training? Download this informative PDF chapter from William Sears and Lynda Thompson’s book - The A.D.D. Book: New Understandings, New Approaches to Parenting Your Child (posted with permission from Lynda Thompson)  to learn more about neurofeedback, it’s uses and applications in treating a number of psychological conditions. As always, please feel free to contact us with any of your questions or concerns.  Brad Oostindie highly recommends this book for your reading! Research 2009-04-21T15:42:25+00:00 http://www.readytofocus.com/index.php/news/view/a-number-of-areas-of-positive-response-for-this-rtf-participant/ http://www.readytofocus.com/index.php/news/view/a-number-of-areas-of-positive-response-for-this-rtf-participant/#When:15:49:25Z Jim (not his real name) started the RTF program to help with struggles he was having with completing homework and problems with focusing and distraction at school.  He is an elementary school age student. Over the course of 4 months he completed nearly 40 hours of training.  His family began to notice positive improvement once he reached the 15-20 hour mark.  By time he reached the 30-40 hour mark he was doing very well in the areas listed above.  However, he also showed really neat changes in several others that came as a surprise to his parents.  This included very noticeable improvements with his social interactions.  He was typically an overly fussy eater and during the course of doing the RTF program became much more open to trying new foods.  His energy level increased noticeably.  He became much more willing to become involved in extra curricular activities at school.  I am so happy for Jim and the positive changes he has experienced.  In fact, in all my years of practicing biofeedback/neurofeedback I believe he has had one of the best responses to the treatment that I have ever witnessed. Success Stories 2010-06-15T15:49:25+00:00 http://www.readytofocus.com/index.php/news/view/coffee-success/ http://www.readytofocus.com/index.php/news/view/coffee-success/#When:15:43:29Z I began drinking the new Organo Gold coffee products containing ganoderma offered by Ready To Focus about 5-6 months ago.  I enjoy a good tasting cup of coffee and I was pleasantly surprised at the taste of this coffee.  It is a low acidic coffee and easy on the stomach.  It also resulted in me feeling steady energy throughout the day (no afternoon crashes like before), no coffee jitters, and I felt an improvement with feeling calm and focused instead of anxious and tense.  It was a nice complement to the NF training I have done.  I have discontinued my regular coffee drinking and switched completely to the OG coffee at this point because I like the taste, I like the way it makes me feel and focus, and I believe it is healthy for me.  Success Stories 2010-06-15T15:43:29+00:00 http://www.readytofocus.com/index.php/news/view/three-siblings-experience-positive-results-together/ http://www.readytofocus.com/index.php/news/view/three-siblings-experience-positive-results-together/#When:12:21:31Z Written by their mother: We started with the Ready to Focus program to help our three children who were dealing with a variety of issues that were preventing them from achieving their highest potential in school and in everyday life. Their issues included difficulties with focus, attention, anxiety, social awareness, impulsivity and sleep problems. I was a bit anxious about training three children in the home based program, but I soon realized the RTF home-based program is set up in a way that was convenient to use and my children enjoyed it. They would come home from school and ask to train!  In three months, we were able to train each child 40+ hours. Our oldest son, who loved it the most, trained close to 60 hours in three months! The best part, we are thrilled with the results! We have seen drastic improvement in every area of our initial concern. This has completely changed our children’s daily lives. We are so thankful Ready To Focus offers a home-based option. It gave us the flexibility to train when and for how long we wanted. Also, we were able to train three children, plus myself, for a fraction of the cost it would have been with an in-office approach. Success Stories 2010-05-10T12:21:31+00:00 http://www.readytofocus.com/index.php/news/view/able-to-get-off-antidepressant-she-had-been-taking-for-10-years/ http://www.readytofocus.com/index.php/news/view/able-to-get-off-antidepressant-she-had-been-taking-for-10-years/#When:12:19:08Z Written by participant: Little did I know that I would be the one that experienced the most life changing results when our family started with Ready to Focus. I am a 39 year-old mother of five, and I have been on Celexa for 10 years. As the years went by (and our children became busier), I gave up hope of ever getting off of this medication. However, with (Ready To Focus Clinical Director) Brad Oostindie coaching and encouraging me and after completing 40 hours of Neurofeedback, I am off of my antidepressant medication and feeling amazing! I cannot express how thankful I am that Brad at RTF had the knowledge and insight to get me to this point. Each week Brad would carefully go over my week’s results and guide me through the upcoming week’s goals. He had the accurate wisdom to help ease me off of my medication so the transition was gradual and effective. It is an incredible feeling knowing I am healthier, happier and far more in tune with the joy of life because of RTF. Success Stories 2010-05-10T12:19:08+00:00 http://www.readytofocus.com/index.php/news/view/entire-family-completes-training.-entire-family-benefits/ http://www.readytofocus.com/index.php/news/view/entire-family-completes-training.-entire-family-benefits/#When:18:29:42Z Written by the father: Our family of five got started in the Ready To Focus program (RTF) after we observed the life-changing experience of a friend on the program.  This friend suggested that the entire population should go through neurofeedback training (quite a statement - having now experienced the RTF program ourselves, we wholeheartedly agree).  One thing that attracted us to neurofeedback was the research showing that 80 percent of those trained continue to experience the benefits on a long-term basis.  Initial testing showed our brains were functioning fairly well, but we all had room for improvement in terms of increasing focus and lessening anxiety.  So we started RTF with the general idea that we were functioning well, but could optimize our performance.  We did not realize how much we would benefit:  everyone in our family has experienced profound benefits individually; moreover, the program has positively changed how our family interacts on a daily basis.  Given all the ways RTF has improved us individually, it is perhaps no surprise that our family interactions have improved greatly.  There is far less arguing, and when an argument does develop, it does not continue.  In general, we feel a greater sense of peace, self-control and harmony in our home.  RTF has been a tremendous blessing to our family.  Success Stories 2010-04-13T18:29:42+00:00 http://www.readytofocus.com/index.php/news/view/3-year-old-completes-program/ http://www.readytofocus.com/index.php/news/view/3-year-old-completes-program/#When:18:24:35Z The benefits of biofeedback/neurofeedback are not reserved for older children and adults only.  Younger children can also experience benefits to the program that include increased focus, improved behavior, and overall improved cognitive functioning.  Recently, the Ready To Focus (RTF) program had a child complete the program who was 3 years old when she started the training.  Since any family member can utilize the RTF neurofeedback equipment once it is set up in the home at no additional charge, a family that had recently started the program for other family members decided to have this younger child participate as well.  Here is her father’s report of the results: “Our youngest daughter probably needed the program the most, and has probably benefitted the most.  Prior to starting the program, she was un-focused, very active, and restless even for a 3 year old.  As we observed her brain wave activity associated with stress, tension, and anxiety steadily decrease during her training sessions, we observed her behavior steadily improve.  What a blessing that we could make this positive change now - at the pre-school age - we can only imagine how this will affect her performance in school and at home over the course of her life.” Ready To Focus is not only excited about this child’s gain, we are also excited to report that we have recently opened discussion with well-known early child learning center to include biofeedback/neurofeedback training as part of their curriculum.  Stay tuned! Success Stories 2010-04-13T18:24:35+00:00 http://www.readytofocus.com/index.php/news/view/pre-teen-addresses-stress-anxiety/ http://www.readytofocus.com/index.php/news/view/pre-teen-addresses-stress-anxiety/#When:18:15:44Z Helen (not her real name) is a 12 year old girl that recently completed the Ready To Focus (RTF) program.  Helen participated in the RTF program because of difficulties related to the stress of school and homework.  Weekly assessments of her progress showed a gradual reduction in stress and anxiety to the point that the RTF program has significantly lessened this stress.  She reports feeling less anxious, tense, and her parents have noticed a positive change in her.  She was also frequently a bit hyperactive and restless and now she presents much more calm and relaxed.  Her sleep has improved as well.  Success Stories 2010-04-13T18:15:44+00:00