Neurofeedback, a non-invasive technique used to eliminate or reduce various symptoms of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, will be showcased at the Institute for Research, Assessment and Professional Development’s annual fall open house at Cal State San Bernardino on Wednesday, Oct. 28.

The event will be from 4-7 p.m. in the university’s College of Education, Room 120, where the institute is housed. Coffee and tea will be provided. Parking is free at Lot G.

Visitors will have the opportunity to see and experience neurofeedback, a ground-breaking technique that can reduce or eliminate symptoms of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and other conditions.

Also known as cognitive rehabilitation, neurofeedback is a powerful brain-based technique that has been successfully helping clients around the world for more than 30 years with dramatic results for a multitude of symptoms.

“Participants will have the opportunity to try out neurofeedback,” said Connie McReynolds, a licensed psychologist and the director of the institute. McReynolds, a professor of rehabilitation counseling who established the neurofeedback service in 2011, cited several examples of the positive outcomes some participants have shown:

  • “Michael,” a military veteran with post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, could not travel daily without the assistance of his wife; now he gets himself to and from his activities.
  • “Jason” was being considered for ADHD medication and special classes; now he’s mainstreamed in school without medical intervention.
  • “Emily” reported that when she is in her classroom, she is able to stay more focused. She has since stopped her medication for ADD and feels less hyperactive as a result.

Neurofeedback is also used to enhance peak performance in a variety of situations such as sports performance and work performance, McReynolds said.

For more information about the open house and the CSUSB Institute for Research, Assessment and Professional Development, contact Connie McReynolds at (909) 537-5453 or email cmcreyno@csusb.edu.

Also visit the Institute for Research, Assessment and Professional Development website at neurofeedback.csusb.edu.

For more information on Cal State San Bernardino, contact the university’s Office of Public Affairs at (909) 537-5007 and visit news.csusb.edu.