EP 8: Sebern Fisher and Neurofeedback for Developmental Trauma

“Neuroplasticity, which we talk a lot about, is in the frequency domain of the brain. We know it’s not in the chemical because we provide chemicals and they don’t create brain change. They create sedation.”

My talk with Sebern Fisher was phenomenal! What impressed me the most was her honesty. In her book and in the interview she was remarkably candid about her failure to help the most troubled of children, that is until she found neurofeedback. If you’ve ever found yourself stuck with patients who have had horrendously extensive trauma histories then this is the episode for you. In this episode we talk about a LOT. Check out the show notes below.

PS. If you liked this episode check out his episode on how to become a better therapist. It's full of actionable tips.  

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Show Notes

• Her early work with severely troubled kids
• The role of fear and emotional regulation in therapy
• The wild child video which shows the DRAMATIC changes that can occur with neurofeedback

 

• How trauma informed care is coming into the mainstream. Even Oprah’s talking about it.

 

• How Texas Christian University is Using TBRI to help kids

 

• The importance of neuroscience and how it’s changing the way therapy is conducted
• The periaqueductal grey and the default mood network
• Taking her kids to see Foster Kline 
• Her work with Thich Nat Hanh
• Her view of meditation, hypnosis, and neurofeedback
• The chief work of therapy being making yourself known
• The importance of constraint for the nervous system

This is one of the few times I cannot recommend her book. I loved her book, and my copy is marked, underlined, and dogeared….. BUT the book is highly technical. Still, if you’re just rapt you can order it on amazon.