Neurofeedback Training for Stress and Burnout in the Workplace:

Conducted by:

Nikki Sopchak, MPA, Certified NeurOptimal® Trainer, Owner of Serenity Neurofeedback

Neurofeedback Training for Stress and Burnout in the Workplace:

Conducted by:

Nikki Sopchak, MPA, Certified NeurOptimal® Trainer, Owner of Serenity Neurofeedback

Introduction

Workplace stress and burnout contribute to absenteeism, reduced productivity, and declining well-being. This study evaluates the effectiveness of NeurOptimal® neurofeedback in mitigating stress and burnout using a double-blind, randomized design. Participants were divided into three groups: NeurOptimal®, Sham (placebo), and Control (no intervention), with outcomes assessed over six months. There were 10 participants in each group (30 total). Participants in the NeurOptimal® and Sham (placebo) groups received 20 sessions over a 22 week period (one session a week with two make up days for people who missed one of their weekly sessions).

Key Findings

-Significant reduction in stress and personal burnout was observed in the NeurOptimal® group, sustained six months post-training.

-Sham (placebo) group showed some improvements, but they were not statistically significant and faded within three months.

Introduction

Workplace stress and burnout contribute to absenteeism, reduced productivity, and declining well-being. This study evaluates the effectiveness of NeurOptimal® neurofeedback in mitigating stress and burnout using a double-blind, randomized design. Participants were divided into three groups: NeurOptimal®, Sham (placebo), and Control (no intervention), with outcomes assessed over six months. There were 10 participants in each group (30 total). Participants in the NeurOptimal® and Sham (placebo) groups received 20 sessions over a 22 week period (one session a week with two make up days for people who missed one of their weekly sessions).

Key Findings

-Significant reduction in stress and personal burnout was observed in the NeurOptimal® group, sustained six months post-training.

-Sham (placebo) group showed some improvements, but they were not statistically significant and faded within three months.

Conclusion & Implications

NeurOptimal® effectively reduces workplace stress and burnout, with long-term benefits. These findings have important implications for high-stress professions, such as first responders, healthcare workers, and corporate leaders. Given rising occupational stress, neurofeedback presents a promising, non-invasive intervention for improving mental resilience and performance. Further research with expanded participant pools is recommended.

Testimonial from a participant receiving NeurOptimal sessions

“I used to bring work issues home with me and would spend all my time thinking and worrying about awful things I saw at work like "I can't believe that happened to that poor child", now I am much more able to leave work at work and actually decompress and recharge when I go home."

Conclusion & Implications

NeurOptimal® effectively reduces workplace stress and burnout, with long-term benefits. These findings have important implications for high-stress professions, such as first responders, healthcare workers, and corporate leaders. Given rising occupational stress, neurofeedback presents a promising, non-invasive intervention for improving mental resilience and performance. Further research with expanded participant pools is recommended.

Testimonial from a participant receiving NeurOptimal sessions

“I used to bring work issues home with me and would spend all my time thinking and worrying about awful things I saw at work like "I can't believe that happened to that poor child", now I am much more able to leave work at work and actually decompress and recharge when I go home."