{"id":2406,"date":"2024-07-23T12:21:34","date_gmt":"2024-07-23T12:21:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brain-fit.nl\/?page_id=2406"},"modified":"2026-07-19T12:12:59","modified_gmt":"2026-07-19T12:12:59","slug":"neurofeedback-post-traumatic-stress-disorder","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/brain-fit.nl\/en\/neurofeedback-posttraumatische-stressstoornis\/","title":{"rendered":"Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2406\" class=\"elementor elementor-2406\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71cd6ad4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"71cd6ad4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d7c0e5d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" 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disorder (PTSD) and treatment with NeurOptimal\u00ae Neurofeedback and PNEI\n<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec024bd e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ec024bd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e71a92a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e71a92a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>What is PTSD?<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6cb37333 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6cb37333\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a serious mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. PTSD is characterised by persistent anxiety, re-experiencing of the trauma, and avoidance behaviour. These symptoms can severely impair daily functioning and quality of life.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f036078 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f036078\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Symptoms of PTSD<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><strong>Flashbacks<\/strong> Flashbacks, nightmares and intrusive memories of the traumatic event.<\/li><li><strong>Avoidance behaviour<\/strong> Avoiding places, people, and activities that trigger memories of the trauma.<\/li><li><strong>Negative changes in thinking and mood:<\/strong> Feelings of hopelessness, alienation from others, and difficulty experiencing positive emotions.<\/li><li><strong>Hyperarousal<\/strong> Increased irritability, difficulty sleeping, concentration problems, and excessive startle responses.<\/li><li><strong>Emotional problems<\/strong> Anxiety, depression, and irritability as a result of the trauma.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ae701e7 elementor-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon\" data-id=\"3ae701e7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-icon\" href=\"#intro\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"37.198\" height=\"56.931\" viewbox=\"0 0 37.198 56.931\"><path id=\"Path_2\" data-name=\"Path 2\" d=\"M38.332,0,34.844,3.488,47.489,16.133H0v4.933H47.489L34.844,33.71,38.332,37.2l18.6-18.6Z\" transform=\"translate(37.198 0) rotate(90)\" fill=\"#5c2612\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22eb7960 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"22eb7960\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a71587 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1a71587\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ef32138 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7ef32138\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a7e3ddb elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7a7e3ddb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>NeurOptimal\u00ae Neurofeedback and PNEI in PTSD<\/strong><\/p><p>At Brain-Fit, we combine <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/brain-fit.nl\/en\/neurofeedback\/\">NeurOptimal\u00ae Neurofeedback en PNEI (Psycho-Neuro-Endocrino-Immunologie) om PTSS effectief te behandelen.<\/a><\/span> This integrated approach offers a unique solution for improving brain function and overall well-being.<\/p><p><strong>NeurOptimal\u00ae Neurofeedback:<\/strong> NeurOptimal\u00ae is an advanced, non-invasive system that optimises brain function by providing real-time feedback. This helps the brain to regulate itself and reduces the symptoms of PTSD without the need for specific protocols.<\/p><p><strong>PNEI (Psycho-Neuro-Endocrino-Immunology):<\/strong> PNEI investigates the interactions between the psyche, nervous system, immune system, and hormones. This holistic approach treats PTSD by addressing the underlying psychological, neurological, immunological, and hormonal factors.<\/p><p><b>Effects of NeurOptimal\u00ae Neurofeedback and PNEI<br \/><\/b><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-primary ); text-align: var(--text-align); font-size: 1rem;\">The combination of NeurOptimal\u00ae Neurofeedback and PNEI offers various benefits for clients with PTSD:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><strong>Non-invasive and medication-free<\/strong> A natural alternative to medication, without unwanted side effects.<\/li><li><strong>Holistic approach<\/strong> PNEI treats the person as a whole, with attention to both mental and physical health<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4da83871 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4da83871\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f394769 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f394769\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong>Long-term results<\/strong> By promoting the brain's self-regulating ability and improving overall health, we ensure sustainable results.<\/li><li><strong>Improved cognitive functions<\/strong> In addition to reducing PTSD symptoms, clients often experience improvements in memory, learning ability, and overall cognitive performance.<\/li><li><strong>Strengthened immune system and hormonal balance:<\/strong> PNEI helps to correct immune and hormonal imbalances, contributing to overall well-being.<\/li><\/ul><p>NeurOptimal\u00ae Neurofeedback and PNEI together offer a promising and effective treatment option for PTSD. By optimising your brain function and adopting a holistic approach, we help you to experience significant improvements in your daily life.<\/p><p>Are you considering this combined treatment for yourself or your child? Then please contact Brain-Fit to discover how we can help you.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78bef02e elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"78bef02e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/brain-fit.nl\/en\/to-make-an-appointment\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Get in touch<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Posttraumatische stressstoornis (PTSS) en behandeling met NeurOptimal\u00ae Neurofeedback en PNEI Wat is PTSS? Posttraumatische stressstoornis (PTSS) is een ernstige psychische aandoening die kan ontstaan na het meemaken of getuige zijn van een traumatische gebeurtenis. PTSS wordt gekenmerkt door aanhoudende angst, herbeleving van het trauma, en vermijdingsgedrag. Deze symptomen kunnen het dagelijks functioneren en de kwaliteit [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2406","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/brain-fit.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2406","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/brain-fit.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/brain-fit.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/brain-fit.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/brain-fit.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2406"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/brain-fit.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2406\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4360,"href":"https:\/\/brain-fit.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2406\/revisions\/4360"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/brain-fit.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2406"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}