-By Elaine Collins, Clinical Director, Brain Training Australia Neuroplasticity is the built-in ability of your brain to change. It is, by definition: ‘the ability of the brain to restructure its neural connections and form new ones at any given time.’ In more straightforward terms, it is: the natural ability of… Read more »
-By Elaine Corcoran, Founder of Brain Training Australia™ in Perth Serotonin is a neurotransmitter produced by your nerve cells. Serotonin function is complex, but it is most commonly associated, accurately, with feelings of happiness and wellbeing. Serotonin is also a regulator for cognition, memory, and learning. If your serotonin levels… Read more »
-By Elaine Corcoran, Founder of Brain Training Australia™ in Perth Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that is responsible for enabling our focus, desire and motivation. It is what makes us want rewards, enjoy those rewards and then to seek more rewards. Dopamine is one of our key drivers but it does more than… Read more »
-By Elaine Corcoran, Founder of Brain Training Australia™ in Perth Its hard to have a calm mind when faced with stress and stress manifests itself differently in every person. Some of us when under stress become irritable, restless, and unable to sleep, while others may withdraw socially, feel fatigued, lethargic… Read more »
-By Elaine Corcoran, Founder of Brain Training Australia, Perth An overactive mind is stressful, irritating and exhausting. Did you know that your mind becomes chatty and noisy due to a heightened response to stress and anxiety? A busy mind is not so much the way you are, but rather, it… Read more »
– by Elaine Corcoran, Founder & Clinical Director at Brain Training Australia™ based in Perth Improve your golf game with Neurofeedback. Neurofeedback and golf, the science and the sport, are a match made in heaven. Focus, precision, concentration, emotional balance and physical control are some of the key components in the… Read more »
– By Elaine Corcoran, Founder & Clinical Director at Brain Training Australia™ Your brain is the engine that drives your life. It controls how you think, what you think, when you think it, as well as influence how you feel and behave. If your brain isn’t functioning well, then you… Read more »
Stress can serve us, and stress can harm us. Stress spikes during exams and deadlines actually assist our body and mind to stay alert, sharp and focused. The stressful thoughts surrounding possible failure can often be a key motivator to put in the hard yards of study and work –… Read more »
If you suffer from anxiety, you will know that you need a quick and easy to use strategy in your back pocket to help you in times of a spike in your anxiety. Breathing Techniques such as the 4-7-8 is a useful and really simple technique: it works quickly and… Read more »
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (also referred to as PTSD) is a disorder that can develop in those who have either been involved in or witnessed a traumatic event or situation. These can include distressing occurrences such as seeing someone die unexpectedly, witnessing an assault or being in a car accident. … Read more »
