Does anyone know of a book that explains the brain chemicals, neurotransmitters, and other factors behind emotions and memory?

I’m a therapist in Kentucky working primarily with addiction, complex PTSD, ADHD, and nervous system regulation. I’m EMDR trained and have been looking at ways to incorporate neurofeedback into my practice.

After attending this year’s EMDR conference, I became interested in LENS (Low Energy Neurofeedback System) by OchsLabs. My initial thought was to purchase LENS and potentially incorporate it toward the end of some EMDR sessions.

But the more research I do, the more I’m wondering whether I should think bigger/longer-term and pursue BCIA certification and invest in a traditional EEG/neurofeedback system instead.

Unfortunately, I don’t know many clinicians locally who are doing either, so I’d love to hear from therapists who actually use neurofeedback in clinical practice.

For those with experience:

Have you used LENS, traditional neurofeedback, or both?

If you were starting over, would you choose LENS or pursue BCIA certification?

What equipment/system do you use for traditional neurofeedback?

How steep was the learning curve with EEG/qEEG and protocol-based neurofeedback compared with LENS?
Do you feel the additional training and investment required for BCIA has been worth it?

Has either approach integrated particularly well with EMDR/trauma work?

Any concerns about using LENS at the end of an EMDR session versus keeping the modalities separate?

Are there limitations with LENS that you didn’t recognize until you had been using it for a while?

From a long-term practice/business standpoint, which route gives you more flexibility?

I’m less interested in “which device is best” and more interested in hearing from clinicians who have actually gone down one or both paths and what you wish you had known before investing the time and money.

Thanks for any insight!

Hey !

I have just started this book, partly because I wanted to form my own opinion after reading both very positive and very negative reviews about it, and partly because I am still quite new to the subject (I'm a neuroscientist, but I'm not specialized in psychology at all).

I'm planning to read *Trauma and Recovery* by Judith Lewis Herman afterwards (perhaps I should have done it the other way around 🤷).

So my question is: what other, more recent books would you recommend on the topic?

For instance, why can’t someone do intensive ERP and other therapies for years, until their brain is so rewired, that it never relapses into OCD?

Why does every doctor recommend those things in addition to SSRI’s? Why is it not possible without SSRI’s?

Is it possible to reverse anhedonia caused by depression and doing very overstimulating high dopamine activities since childhood?

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Often these individualized questions are important...but usually only to the OP given how specific and individualized they are. Because of this, these types of posts are automatically removed as they don't further the overarching goal of the subreddit in promoting high-quality discussion and information related to the field of neuropsychology. The mod team has been brainstorming a way to balance these two dilemmas, this recurring megathread will be open every end for a limited time to ask any question related to education, or other aspects of professional development in the field of neuropsychology. In addition to that, we've compiled (and will continue to gather) a list of quick Q/A's from past posts and general resources below as well.

So here it is! General, specific, high quality, low quality - it doesn't matter! As long as it is, in some way, related to the training and professional life of neuropsychologists, it's fair game to ask - as long as it's contained to this megathread! And all you wonderful subscribers can fee free to answer these questions as they appear. The post will remain sticked for visibility and we encourage everyone to sort by new to find the latest questions and answers.

Also, here are some more common general questions and their answers that have crossed the sub over the years:

1. “Neuropsychologists of reddit, what was the path you took to get your job, and what advice do you have for someone who is considering becoming a neuropsychologist?”
2. ”Is anyone willing to describe a day in your life as a neuropsychologist/what personality is suited for this career?”
3. "What's the path to becoming a neuropsychologist"
4. "IAMA Neuropsychology Graduate in the EU, AMA"
5. "List of Neuropsychology Programs in the USA"
6. "Should I get a Masters Before I get my PhD?"
7. Neuropsychology with a non-clinical doctorate?
8. Education for a psychometrist
9. Becoming a neuropsychologist in the EU
10. Do I have to get into a program with a neuropsychology track?
11. How do I become a pediatric neuropsychologist?
12. "What type of research should I do before joining a PhD program in Neuropsychology?"
13. "What are good technical skills for a career in neuropsychology?"
14. "What undergraduate degree should I have to pursue neuropsychology?"
15. FAQ's and General Information about Neuropsychology
16. The Houston Conference Guidelines on Specialty Education and Training in Clinical Neuropsychology

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And methods of treating addiction that include pain science and education.

I’m thinking people like Dr Rachel Zoffness and Dr Gabor Mate.

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Often these individualized questions are important...but usually only to the OP given how specific and individualized they are. Because of this, these types of posts are automatically removed as they don't further the overarching goal of the subreddit in promoting high-quality discussion and information related to the field of neuropsychology. The mod team has been brainstorming a way to balance these two dilemmas, this recurring megathread will be open every end for a limited time to ask any question related to education, or other aspects of professional development in the field of neuropsychology. In addition to that, we've compiled (and will continue to gather) a list of quick Q/A's from past posts and general resources below as well.

So here it is! General, specific, high quality, low quality - it doesn't matter! As long as it is, in some way, related to the training and professional life of neuropsychologists, it's fair game to ask - as long as it's contained to this megathread! And all you wonderful subscribers can fee free to answer these questions as they appear. The post will remain sticked for visibility and we encourage everyone to sort by new to find the latest questions and answers.

Also, here are some more common general questions and their answers that have crossed the sub over the years:

1. “Neuropsychologists of reddit, what was the path you took to get your job, and what advice do you have for someone who is considering becoming a neuropsychologist?”
2. ”Is anyone willing to describe a day in your life as a neuropsychologist/what personality is suited for this career?”
3. "What's the path to becoming a neuropsychologist"
4. "IAMA Neuropsychology Graduate in the EU, AMA"
5. "List of Neuropsychology Programs in the USA"
6. "Should I get a Masters Before I get my PhD?"
7. Neuropsychology with a non-clinical doctorate?
8. Education for a psychometrist
9. Becoming a neuropsychologist in the EU
10. Do I have to get into a program with a neuropsychology track?
11. How do I become a pediatric neuropsychologist?
12. "What type of research should I do before joining a PhD program in Neuropsychology?"
13. "What are good technical skills for a career in neuropsychology?"
14. "What undergraduate degree should I have to pursue neuropsychology?"
15. FAQ's and General Information about Neuropsychology
16. The Houston Conference Guidelines on Specialty Education and Training in Clinical Neuropsychology

Stay classy r/Neuropsychology!

I don’t know if anyone on here has encountered that subreddit but oh man is it a doozy. Full of people obsessing over IQ and blatant misinformation. Avoid at all costs if looking for any substantive information.

I am a current first year student at UCF and my major is Psychology(Neuroscience), I do want to eventually open a sleep clinic and or other careers surrounding Neuropsychology But I am really lost on what to do and where to start. Could anyone give me any advice on what to do please? I feel like I am so far behind and can't catch up.

If someone already has established diagnoses and is referred for cognitive issues in areas such as attention, memory, processing speed, executive functioning, and worsening of these issues with stress, is there abbreviated or individualized testing that can be done to determine how impaired these areas are and what may be contributing to them?

If so, does limiting the scope of the evaluation typically reduce the cost significantly compared with a comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation?

Hi all, I thought this interview would be of interest as it covers the history and philosophy of how neuroscientific knowledge is generated. Namely, how scientists simplify the brain – via reduction, mathematication, analogy – in order to generate knowledge about it. Mazviita Chirimuuta is a philosopher of science at The University of Edinburgh and has won several awards for her book The Brain Abstracted, which is the central discussion point. I teach a philosophy of science course to many psych/neuroscience students, and this topic is often very well engaged. Discussion on simplification starts around 5:16.

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/mazviita-chirimuuta-on-simplification-in-neuroscience/id1690325840?i=1000782885321

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Often these individualized questions are important...but usually only to the OP given how specific and individualized they are. Because of this, these types of posts are automatically removed as they don't further the overarching goal of the subreddit in promoting high-quality discussion and information related to the field of neuropsychology. The mod team has been brainstorming a way to balance these two dilemmas, this recurring megathread will be open every end for a limited time to ask any question related to education, or other aspects of professional development in the field of neuropsychology. In addition to that, we've compiled (and will continue to gather) a list of quick Q/A's from past posts and general resources below as well.

So here it is! General, specific, high quality, low quality - it doesn't matter! As long as it is, in some way, related to the training and professional life of neuropsychologists, it's fair game to ask - as long as it's contained to this megathread! And all you wonderful subscribers can fee free to answer these questions as they appear. The post will remain sticked for visibility and we encourage everyone to sort by new to find the latest questions and answers.

Also, here are some more common general questions and their answers that have crossed the sub over the years:

1. “Neuropsychologists of reddit, what was the path you took to get your job, and what advice do you have for someone who is considering becoming a neuropsychologist?”
2. ”Is anyone willing to describe a day in your life as a neuropsychologist/what personality is suited for this career?”
3. "What's the path to becoming a neuropsychologist"
4. "IAMA Neuropsychology Graduate in the EU, AMA"
5. "List of Neuropsychology Programs in the USA"
6. "Should I get a Masters Before I get my PhD?"
7. Neuropsychology with a non-clinical doctorate?
8. Education for a psychometrist
9. Becoming a neuropsychologist in the EU
10. Do I have to get into a program with a neuropsychology track?
11. How do I become a pediatric neuropsychologist?
12. "What type of research should I do before joining a PhD program in Neuropsychology?"
13. "What are good technical skills for a career in neuropsychology?"
14. "What undergraduate degree should I have to pursue neuropsychology?"
15. FAQ's and General Information about Neuropsychology
16. The Houston Conference Guidelines on Specialty Education and Training in Clinical Neuropsychology

Stay classy r/Neuropsychology!

Hi everyone,

I hope this type of post is allowed. If not, I'm happy to remove it.

Our practice is growing across Connecticut and Massachusetts, and we're adding several psychologist positions. I thought I'd share them here in case anyone in the community, or someone you know, might be interested.

Current openings include:

• Adult Neuropsychologist (Full-Time or Part-Time, W-2)
• Adult Neuropsychologist (1099 Evaluations)
• Clinical Psychologist (1099 Psychological Evaluations)

A few highlights:

• Flexible scheduling
• Established referral base
• Administrative support for scheduling, insurance authorizations, and billing
• Hybrid opportunities depending on the role
• Collaborative team of neuropsychologists, clinical psychologists, psychiatric providers, speech-language pathologists, and therapists

Our W-2 neuropsychologist positions include competitive salary and benefits, while our 1099 opportunities are a great fit for clinicians looking to supplement an existing practice with assessment work.

If you're interested or know someone who may be, feel free to send me a message I'm also happy to answer questions about the practice or any of the roles.

Thanks, everyone!

recently became interested in learning about neuropsychology, & while movies/shows often get things pretty wrong, i’m assuming there’s at least one out there that’s semi-accurate for someone to recommend. thanks!

I live in a developing country where speech and language therapists and ocupational therapists are conducting neuropsychological evaluations to diagnose conditiins sucha as ADHD, autism and giftedness. Could someone clarify whether this falls within their scope of practice? I would appreciate any references to international guidelines or professional standards on this matrer

Hello everyone im looking for a neuroscience/psychology book (not self help books) that focus on AVOIDANCE and anxiety like as a defense mechanism

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Often these individualized questions are important...but usually only to the OP given how specific and individualized they are. Because of this, these types of posts are automatically removed as they don't further the overarching goal of the subreddit in promoting high-quality discussion and information related to the field of neuropsychology. The mod team has been brainstorming a way to balance these two dilemmas, this recurring megathread will be open every end for a limited time to ask any question related to education, or other aspects of professional development in the field of neuropsychology. In addition to that, we've compiled (and will continue to gather) a list of quick Q/A's from past posts and general resources below as well.

So here it is! General, specific, high quality, low quality - it doesn't matter! As long as it is, in some way, related to the training and professional life of neuropsychologists, it's fair game to ask - as long as it's contained to this megathread! And all you wonderful subscribers can fee free to answer these questions as they appear. The post will remain sticked for visibility and we encourage everyone to sort by new to find the latest questions and answers.

Also, here are some more common general questions and their answers that have crossed the sub over the years:

1. “Neuropsychologists of reddit, what was the path you took to get your job, and what advice do you have for someone who is considering becoming a neuropsychologist?”
2. ”Is anyone willing to describe a day in your life as a neuropsychologist/what personality is suited for this career?”
3. "What's the path to becoming a neuropsychologist"
4. "IAMA Neuropsychology Graduate in the EU, AMA"
5. "List of Neuropsychology Programs in the USA"
6. "Should I get a Masters Before I get my PhD?"
7. Neuropsychology with a non-clinical doctorate?
8. Education for a psychometrist
9. Becoming a neuropsychologist in the EU
10. Do I have to get into a program with a neuropsychology track?
11. How do I become a pediatric neuropsychologist?
12. "What type of research should I do before joining a PhD program in Neuropsychology?"
13. "What are good technical skills for a career in neuropsychology?"
14. "What undergraduate degree should I have to pursue neuropsychology?"
15. FAQ's and General Information about Neuropsychology
16. The Houston Conference Guidelines on Specialty Education and Training in Clinical Neuropsychology

Stay classy r/Neuropsychology!

Just for fun.

HVAC guy came out to fix a leak. He seemed to really enjoy working with his hands and solving problems. As I listened to him talk through his thought process, it reminded me of our work. Once he figured out the issue, he put on some music and methodically fixed it.

I realized I probably would have enjoyed having his career in another life.

Hiring a Sports Neuropsychologist to join our Sports Neurology and Concussion Care Program.
We're opening a new, state-of-the-art Sports and Orthopedics Center in Sacramento, and looking for someone eager to help build and grow this innovative program.
This role will support athletes across all levels, from youth sports to the professional athletes.

We recently partnered with the San Francisco 49ers and Sacramento Kings, so this is an exciting time to join Sutter Health.

Please check out the job link and let me know if you have any interest (or share the link with your network).

Sports Neuropsychologist Job Link

Pay Range is $129,188.80 to $193,793.60 / annual salary (relo/sign-on considered for the right candidate).

• Sports Neurology and Concussion Care experience required.

49ers Partnership Article

Kings Partnership Article

-Joe LinkedIn