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Veterans can use their brainwaves to play a video game to alleviate PTSD symptoms through a treatment program offered at no cost for up to 20 sessions.
Homecoming For Veterans, a national outreach program, provides free innovative treatment for veterans living with post-traumatic stress disorder through a network of clinicians across the United States. The PTSD program, in partnership with EEG Info, a professional training and clinical services company based in California, uses neurofeedback sessions to regulate brain behavior.
As a network of clinical providers, the Homecoming For Veterans program is available in several West Michigan practices, including the private practice of Monica Michael at 4701 Plainfield Ave. NE. Michael, a licensed counselor and health care professional, said her participation in the program was a result of completing her certification in the Othmer Method of Neurofeedback at EEG Info.
"They are the ones that actually started the program," said Michael. "I really appreciate what they do - what service they provide, and when they started this, it just made sense. We are offering a quality of life to these veterans."
According to the United States Department of Veteran Affairs, experts believe PTSD occurs in roughly 11 percent to 20 percent of veterans...