1. The adult human brain weighs on
average about 3 lbs. (1.5 kg)
A volume of around 1130 cubic
centimetres (cm3) in women and
1260 cm3 in men
Men with the same body height and
body surface area as women have on
average 100 grams heavier brains
Cognitive and behavioral
neuroscience
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Cognitive and behavioral
neuroscience
Neuroscience

2. Cognitive and behavioral
neuroscience
Cognitive and behavioral
neuroscience
Cognitive and behavioral
neuroscience
Cognitive and behavioral
neuroscience

3. Scientific Studies about
Peak Performance
Cognitive and behavioral
neuroscience
Worked with top flight music students
Goal: could training show measurable
improvement in performance?
Dr. John Gruzelier, Ph.D, Tobias Egner, Ph.D.
Department of Cognitive Neuroscience and
Behaviour, Imperial College, London, 2003,
Neuroreport.
Royal Conservatory of Music
Improvement in Musical Performance
Performance psychology
The training that has been researched
and scientifically proven
performers in business; others in the
performing arts who wish to deliver an
exceptional performance
other professionals such as
entrepreneurs, medical and legal
professions, small business etc.
Shaping Peak Performance

4. 21 boys and 3 girls, each with a
history of learning disabilities.
Weekly, 40 minute training sessions,
EEG biofeedback training
Avg. sessions: 27.9
Subjects:
Procedure:
Length:
WISC-R RESULTS
22 of 24 subjects increased Full Scale IQ scores
of a least 1sd (15 IQ points)
2 showed increases of 13 and 14 IQ points.
Tansey Report -WISC-R Results 1991
Changes in IQ after Neurofeedback
Six groups created – each with different training:
1) Alexander Technique 2) Mental skills 3) Beta NF
4) SMR NF 5) Alpha-Theta NF 6) Exercise
Rating scales were developed specifically from the
Associated Boards of the Royal Schools of Music
Performances were video-recorded, randomised
and rated by expert musicians external to the
Royal College of Music
10-15 minute performance of a musical piece
assessed prior and subsequent to training
Music Performance Evaluation
goal setting
concentration
anxiety control
motivation
relaxation techniques
imagery
self-confidence
Factors affecting Peak Performance
Study has since been replicated
Overall Quality (+ 14.4 %, p = .06)
Musical Understanding (+ 16.4 %, p < .01)
Stylistic Accuracy (+ 13.5 %, p < .01)
Interpretative Imagination (+ 17 %, p < .01)
Alpha-Theta neurofeedback group had
significant change in musical improvements

5. Think about the "big picture." Ask
yourself some important questions about
what you want for your life. The answers to
this question can be as general as "I want
to be happy," or "I want to help people," or
"I want to be fit."
These general statements can help hone in
on the things that really matter to you.
Recognizing the things you value will guide
your decision-making and keep you
focused on your end goals.
Think of the answers to your "big picture"
questions as things you hope to attain 10,
15, or 20 years from now.
Goal Setting
Create some short-term goals. Once you
have decided on your lifelong goals, and
goals you'd like to achieve in 5 years, you
have the roadmap for setting necessary
goals for next year, next month, next week,
tomorrow, and today.
Break the "big picture" down into smaller
and more specific goals.
Goal Setting
Mental skills training focuses upon core skills
Your ability to perform consistently
Consistency of your emotions.
Your emotional reactions to challenges
Respond positively to challenges
Shaping Peak Performance

6. Keep track of your progress.
Journaling
Asking a friend with similar goals to buddyup with you
Keep incremental goals small.
Set priorities.
Goal Setting
Use the SMART method to
create actionable goals.
Specific.
Measurable.
Attainable.
Relevant.
Time-related.
Goal Setting
Reward your accomplishments.
Acknowledge when you have reached goals
and allow yourself to celebrate accordingly.
Take this time to assess the goal process-from inception to completion.
Goal Setting
Make each goal a positive
statement. Once you've done the
brainstorming and considered how to make
your goals SMART, it's time to solidify them.
Using positive statements is a direct way to
affirm your commitment to completing your
goals. "I am going to learn how to drive," is
a more definitive statement than, "I don't
want to have to rely on others to give me
rides everywhere."
Goal Setting

7. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Primary / Chronic Insomnia
PTSD
Depression
Anxiety / Phobia
Motivation
Life and Wellness Coach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapist
Goal Setting
Cognitive Behavioral Therapist
Neurotherapist
Motivation
+ve reinforcement / high expectation
effective discipline and punishment
treating yourself fairly
satisfying your needs
achieving personal related goal
restructuring procedure
Peak Performance = f (ability)
(motivation)
Six Strategies for motivation
Motivation

8. Raw emotions pour into the brain and consequently
the emotional stability of the mind becomes
unbalanced.
"Interaction between the Amygdala and the VMPFC
may underlie the proper adaptation of levels of the
stress hormone Cortisol on a daily basis."
Stress is a trigger for emotional flooding and
consequently instability to occur.
The role of the VMPFC can be seen to regulate
emotional outputs of the Amygdala When the outputs
are too strong, the VMPFC becomes overwhelmed and
is unable to efficiently regulate the streaming emotional
outputs, meaning emotions begin to flood the brain.
Emotion
Amygdala
Emotion
Emotion
Formation and processing of emotional
reactions and emotional memories.
Memories of emotional experiences
imprint in the Amygdala's Neurons,
creating emotional imprinting.
Trauma causes a negative imprinting in
the Amygdala's circuitry, meaning a fear
response can be more easily triggered.
Emotion

9. Cognitive Behavioral Therapist
Neurotherapist
Clinical Psychologist
Psychiatrist
Emotion
Emotion
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Insomnia
Dysthymia
Depression
Emotion
Emotion

10. Neural Level Monitoring
Relaxation
Inner Balance
Autogenic Training
Progressive Muscle
Relaxation
Massage
Meditation
Deep Breathing
Yoga
Pilates
Tai Chi
Qigong
Relaxation
Walking
Self Control
Humour
Some relaxation methods
can also be used during
other activities, for
example, Autosuggestion,
Mantras, Prayer, Classical
Music and New Age
Music.

11. Selective Attention Test
Attention
Over-stress
Anxiety
Obsessive Compulsive
Disorder
Depression
Phobia
Relaxation
Attention

12. Over-stress
Insomnia
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Dysthymia
Depression
Anxiety / Phobia
PTSD
Attention
Attention
Inattentive
Distractible
Lack of focus
One second
Theta 4-7 Hz
Distracted, daydreaming

13. New Training Trend
Medical Consultation
Psychological Counseling
Technical Skill Training
Activity drilling
Consistent drilling
Traditional Attention Training
Finishing tasks is a skill that can be learned
by anyone regardless of ADHD/ADD, or
other cognitive impairments. The task may
be homework, balancing your checkbook, or
even cleaning your room. You can learn to
do it in an appropriate amount of time. Sheer
Genius will teach you how to do it.
Academic Bridge
Neuroscience based attention
training
Brainwave feedback technology
Computer training
Internet training
New Training Trend

14. EEG Biofeedback
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http://www.freebrainagegames.com/games/att
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Internet resources
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to maintain good relations with close family members, friends and
others;
to avoid seeing crises or stressful events as unbearable problems;
to accept circumstances that cannot be changed;
to develop realistic goals and move towards them;
to take decisive actions in adverse situations;
to look for opportunities of self-discovery after a struggle with loss;
to develop self-confidence;
to keep a long-term perspective and consider the stressful event in
a broader context;
to maintain a hopeful outlook, expecting good things
and visualizing what is wished;
to take care of one's mind and body, exercising regularly, paying
attention to one's own needs and feelings.
"10 Ways to Build Resilience“ by APA
Psychological Resiliance
Feedback
Screen
EEG
Sensors
Therapist Monitor
Therapist and client/game screen

15. Visualize the outcome you want.
Evict the obnoxious roommate
in your head.
The Brain-Training Secrets Of
Olympic Athletes
Relax daily.

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