Neurofeedback in the Treatment of Developmental Trauma by Sebern F. Fisher is a clinically focused book that examines how neurofeedback is applied with people affected by early, chronic trauma. It is written for mental-health professionals who want to understand the intersection of trauma, arousal and brain training. The book combines clinical experience with a framework for thinking about developmental trauma.
What it is about
The book describes developmental trauma and the dysregulation of arousal that the author associates with it. Fisher discusses how neurofeedback can be integrated into a broader therapeutic relationship, presenting the approach as a way to address the physiological substrate of fear and instability. The text draws on the author’s own clinical practice and case material to illustrate the concepts.
Key topics
- The nature of developmental trauma and its effects
- Arousal regulation and the trauma-affected nervous system
- Integrating neurofeedback within psychotherapy
- Clinical decision-making and protocol considerations
- Case illustrations from the author’s practice
- The therapeutic relationship in trauma work
Who it is for
This book is intended for psychotherapists, psychologists, counselors and other clinicians working with complex trauma. It also offers valuable perspective for neurofeedback practitioners who want to understand how trauma-informed thinking shapes clinical application.
Relevance for biofeedback & neurofeedback
The book focuses squarely on neurofeedback as a clinical tool, discussing how arousal regulation can be approached through brain training. For readers involved in biofeedback and neurofeedback, it provides context on how these methods are described within trauma-focused mental-health care.
Book details
Author: Sebern F. Fisher
Publisher: W. W. Norton
Language: English
We recommend this book as further reading. The purchase is made directly on Amazon.
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