THERAPY

Biofeedback (BFB) is a personalised therapy which gives moment-to-moment feedback about the body’s physiological parameters such as heart rate, skin conductance, respiration, temperature, muscle tension, and brain waves (EEG). With real-time feedback information, the individual is able to modulate their performance in order to achieve a desired outcome by means of watching movies or playing games. When you produce the target outcome the movie’s picture is clear and loud or the game progresses smoothly.

This is a non-invasive technique which uses constant, low current delivered directly to the brain area of interest through two small electrodes placed on the scalp.  Depending on the electrode polarity (positive or negative) the functioning of that area is either facilitated or suppressed.

Audio-Visual Entrainment (AVE) is a technique that utilizes pulses of light and sound at specific frequencies to gently and safely guide the brain into various brain wave patterns. By altering your brain wave frequencies, you have the ability to boost your mood, improve sleep patterns, sharpen your mind and increase your level of relaxation. AVE is capable of producing situationally appropriate brain wave frequencies through the process of entrainment (the tendency of physiological processes to mirror environmental stimuli).

AVE also increases cerebral blood flow (blood flow in the brain) and increases the metabolisation of glucose in the brain for improved functioning of the neurons. The combined outcome of these processes is improved mental performance. It is an effective, alternative therapy for: anxiety, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), PTSD, Fibromyalgia and chronic pain. AVE can also successfully to boost physical performance for athletes, academic performance for students and cognitive performance for seniors.

This is an evidence-based computerised home training program designed to improve attention by effectively increasing the working memory capacity of your brain. Working memory is critical for focusing, appropriately shutting out distractions and for complex thinking. Cogmed is coached by qualified professionals.

This platform utilises animated and live environments (Virtual reality and augmented reality environments, 360º videos, etc.) employed for the management of anxiety disorders, fears and phobias, as well as for the practice of Mindfulness and relaxation techniques.

This is a personalised therapy for individuals experiencing difficulties in auditory processing.  Auditory Training Program uses electronically modified music and language to stimulate the auditory pathways and enhance auditory neural plasticity to assist and improve auditory processing abilities. This training enhances the ability of the auditory system to differentiate between subtle differences in frequencies and other auditory parameters, which are a pre-requisite for language development, and for the processing of all auditory information.

Secret Agent Society (SAS) Small Group Program is evidence-based to empower children aged 8 to 12 with identified social and emotional challenges, such as autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and anxiety disorders.The SAS Small Group Program consists of small group child sessions (club meetings), parent group meetings, teacher information sessions and Teacher Tip Sheets, paired with real-life practice missions and a system to monitor and reward skill development at home and at school. Combining family and facilitator resources, the content and program structure is accessed through an intuitive and engaging software package that streamlines program delivery and participation for all child and adults participants in face-to-face or telehealth sessions and between session activities. The program teaches children how to:

• Recognise emotions in themselves and others;
• Express their feelings in appropriate ways;
• Cope with feelings of anger and anxiety;
• Communicate and play with others;
• Cope with mistakes, transitions and challenges;
• Build and maintain friendships;
• Solve social problems;
• Prevent and manage bullying and teasing and
• Acknowledge their personal strengths.