Background
This case study follows a 14-year-old girl who was struggling significantly at school, both socially and academically. She was facing ongoing bullying, which deeply affected her confidence and made it hard for her to focus on her schoolwork. She often felt like something was wrong with her, questioning why everything seemed harder for her than for others. Her emotional state was up and down, and her parents were growing increasingly concerned about her wellbeing.
Her Journey and Results
She began with a series of in-office Neurofeedback sessions, and when the early signs of improvement appeared, her parents decided to rent a system for home use. Over the course of her training, she completed around 30 sessions.
- Her mood began to level out, which gave her more emotional stability throughout the school day.
- She developed enough internal clarity to begin discerning between genuine friends and those who weren’t treating her well this was a breakthrough that helped her feel more in control.
- As she became less emotionally overwhelmed, her academic performance started to improve so she could finally focus without being consumed by what others thought of her.
- At home, she was noticeably calmer and more resilient, which brought her parents a huge sense of relief.
Whole Household Impact
With her emotional state more settled and her school experience improving, the overall tension in the household eased. Her parents were able to stop constantly worrying about how she was coping and could instead enjoy more positive moments together as a family. It brought a sense of peace that had been missing for some time.
Conclusion
This teenager’s experience shows how Neurofeedback can be a powerful support tool for adolescents facing social and emotional challenges. By allowing the brain access to how it was functioning, the nervous system was self-regulated. This created space for her to grow in confidence, focus on school and start to reclaim a sense of control over her environment.