Background
This case study follows a mother and her teenage son as they prepared for his final Year 11 exams. The pressure of managing multiple subjects and deadlines had started to take a toll on him emotionally, and the stress was also beginning to affect the household dynamic. Wanting to give her son the best support possible, without adding more pressure, his mother hired a Neurofeedback system to use at home throughout the four-week exam period.
Their Journey and Results
They committed to daily sessions over the rental period, completing one session per day. Both mother and son noticed benefits that helped them navigate this demanding time more smoothly.
The son, who had previously struggled with overwhelm and mental overload, found that he could manage his subjects with more clarity and confidence.
He was able to stay more emotionally balanced, even as deadlines approached, and could shift between tasks without the same sense of panic.
The mother’s own stress levels reduced noticeably. She felt calmer, more grounded, and more able to support her son without becoming overwhelmed herself.
Together, they experienced a more connected and peaceful household during what would typically have been a high-stress time.
Whole Household Impact
By the end of the four weeks, the entire tone of the home had shifted. What had started as a way to help with academic performance also became a tool for emotional regulation and family harmony. The son approached his exams with more calm, and the mother was able to be a supportive presence instead of feeling swept up in the stress.
Conclusion
This family’s story highlights how Neurofeedback for exam stress can benefit both students and their parents. By improving focus, emotional regulation, and resilience under pressure, it supported not just academic performance. But also the quality of the parent-child relationship. For families navigating high-stakes school periods, Neurofeedback can offer a calm foundation and a shared sense of confidence.