243: Reducing Emotional Reactivity with Neurofeedback: A Path to Better Attention and Calm

Oftentimes, when children are overwhelmed, their emotional reactivity can manifest in various ways, making it challenging for them to navigate their feelings and behaviors. This heightened state of emotional response often leads to outbursts, shutdowns, or other dysregulated behaviors that can leave both children and their parents feeling frustrated and helpless. Neurofeedback offers a way to train the brain to reduce emotional reactivity, even for those with a history of emotional challenges. And today, we’ll explore how this approach can improve not just emotional responses but also attention.