Neurofeedback for Eating Disorder Recovery

Neurofeedback:
An addition to Eating Disorder Treatment

Given the complexity of eating disorders, we believe an integrative approach that addresses the mind-body connection leads to the most sustainable recovery. Eating disorders often arise when a person has a history of anxiety, trauma, and/or ADHD. Additionally, eating disorders are often a maladaptive coping strategy for overwhelming emotion and chronic stress.

While therapy and nutrition support are crucial elements of a person’s recovery journey, additional interventions that focus on the ‘rewiring’ the brain and Central Nervous System often lead to even more improvement in symptoms and behaviors.

Neurofeedback is an evidence-based treatment that can lead to reduction in both disordered eating behaviors and distressing symptoms associated with eating disorders.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Neurofeedback?

Neurofeedback is a 100% non-invasive, drug-free, brain training system that helps the central nervous system (CNS) make the best use of your brain’s natural resources and help you achieve a calmer, more well-balanced state of being. Click here for more information on Neurofeedback.

How can Neurofeedback support my recovery?

Research indicates that feedback-based interventions, such as Neurofeedback, leads to increased calm and ability to self-regulate, which are crucial to effective eating disorder treatment.

More specifically, Neurofeedback can be a beneficial addition to treatment because it targets a variety of common underlying factors that contribute to an eating disorder.

Recalibration of brain and nervous system, which become dysregulated with anxiety, chronic stress, and trauma.
Increased ability to tolerate distress and regulate emotions.
Decrease in both generalized anxiety and acute anxiety during meal times or in the presence of fear foods.

How is Neurofeedback incorporated into eating disorder treatment?

Neurofeedback is not a substitute for therapy, rather a support to your therapy. It can also be used in conjunction with meal support and food exposures, as well as either as a stand-alone session or during a talk therapy or EMDR session.

Do I need to being seeing one of the Catalyst Center's therapists to receive Neurofeedback?

No, you do not need to be seeing a Catalyst Center therapist to come for NF-only sessions. Monthly take-home Neurofeedback rental units are also available.