I am a big supporter of home training for neurofeedback. Home training happens when a person purchases their own equipment and learns to use it independently at home, purchases or rents their own gear and consults with a professional, or works completely under the supervision of a professional.

The results one can get depend on learning and implementing what needs to be done. All too often, home neurofeedback gear gets treated like home gym equipment–the user starts out with great intentions and enthusiasm, then engagement fades as other aspects of life become a higher priority.  As a result of this and the sometimes steep learning curve involved (and, honestly, perhaps a bit of professional hubris), many practitioners do not believe that home training is a viable option. But, used properly, home brain training is an excellent option for those who cannot easily get to a professional’s office on a regular basis. It’s also a good financial choice for people who need longer-term brain training than most.

Researchers in the UK and Australia decided to explore the concept of home training for pain management. They conducted a small study of 16 participants and found that home training provided good pain relief and that it could be done.

You can find their study published in Frontiers in Pain Research.

Those of us who are practitioners and support home training have long known that dedicated home users can do a great job training their own or a family member’s brain as long as they have the dedication and motivation to learn and do the work.

If you’re interested in exploring whether home training makes sense for you, please feel free to reach out. I’m happy to discuss your particular situation.