Your Introduction to the Brain Tuner Method ®
The case for Use of music and images to assist in brain function through targeted and planned programming
The frontal lobe is the filter and gate keeper for stimuli, the organization of stimuli and the response to the various stimuli that constantly are received by various areas of the cerebrum through our various senses. This interaction is multi layered as the organized thoughts and patterns developed into the brain interact with new stimuli and experiences. The ability of the frontal lobe to adequately function is essential for organization of these neuro pathways for proper interpersonal conduct. This requires an essential better control and balancing of the neuro chemical production in the brain. These certain neuro-chemicals are needed by the brain to manage and process emotional stress, fear, and over stimulation. The use of music and images to assist in brain function through targeted and planned programming assists the brain in this process.
Brain injury, emotional instability, dementia, and addiction, all share a commonality in the ability of the brain to receive and process vast amounts of information, impressions, images and neuro-impulses to be organized in the frontal lobe for appropriate communication and social interaction.
In this method your, our member, hears and sees at least two times a day, ideally, four times a day, selected music, pictorial and sometimes verbal and affirmative readings to enhance the focus and balanced brain function for the client. The same principles that are used in study and learning can be applied to recovery from addictive behavior. We observe that the same mental functions which are needed for successful study and learning are many of the same mental functions compromised by opioid chemical dependency. In this context we can observe that added to loss of mental function is the sustained failure to properly stimulate and develop those neuro connections and generation of biochemicals which are critical to the five major areas of mental functions affected by dementia needed for effective recovery.
Here, we are exercising the ‘plasticity of the mind’. This is the ability of the mind to reformat and to establish new neuro-connections which are critical to better mental function. (See BrainHq, Internet Blog and the discussion of Dr. Michael Mezerich and Dr. Norman Dodge, sell also Soft-Mind, How the New Science of Brian Plasticity Can Change Your Life.)
The areas positively supported that are important to brain function include, ‘concentration’, ‘goal setting’, ‘imagery and mental rehearsal’, ‘relaxation’ and ‘self-talk’. (See “the Free Dictionary by FarLex, internet version). The interconnection between the skill sets for learning and the skill sets of mental function needed for daily life are important. These are:
- Memory
- Communication and language
- Ability to focus
- Reasoning and Judgment
- Visual Perception
The positive effects of melodic music, imagery and meditation have been established. However, there is regression from the benefits within a limited time after the use of these methods are stopped. This means that the benefit of this method requires a continual use of the music and combination of images and words provided to maintain and improve function in the same manner that for some people counseling and meetings is part of lifetime activity and process.
To achieve the benefit for The Brain Tuner Method ® our visual/music programs are viewed and listened to at specified periods in waking hours. The media can be used before and after scheduled activities or during a break. Sessions can be experienced alone, or with your significant other or in an intimate small group setting. It is recommended that your Brain Tuner ® times include the period of starting the day and before bed programs to improve function.
About the App
Before we look at your data sheet here are a view words about the upcoming app.
The APP is developed for the administration and tracking of the member’s benefit from the music and images program. This has important application for improving instruction and strengthening the program itself, but most importantly, it shows you, our member, how you are progressing with the use of the program. Addiction Specific tones, melodies, and harmonies assist in rewiring of the brain and function of the frontal lobe and Hippocampus in dementia and other brain cognitive conditions apply equally to maintaining your brain performance and helping with specific areas where you want improvement.
The key to the program is the continuity of use and focused dedication to the media experience several times daily with our method of providing you the tools to track your use of the media experience, and see your notations as you continue your journey. We provide a general scoring and evaluation system for your use to help you review your progress.
A manual directing the frequency and times of use of the media is provided online.
The benefits of consistent use of specific media is well document (cf, “The Use of Art and Music Therapy in Substance Abuse Treatment Programs” Here the research validated statistical significant benefits of music and art therapy in treating Opioid addiction).
This reinforces our concept where we use a combination of music and artistic images to enhance emotional leveling and focus. Meanwhile, let us take a look at the record keeping and instructions for your use.