The other functions, Social Functioning, Physical Functioning, Hemispheric synchronization by binaural-beat auditory Role Emotional, and Health Transition, remained unchanged. stimulation (Hemi-Sync) is designed to alter arousal levels and In summary of the findings, we see a slight improvement in heighten awareness and performance while creating a relaxed AMPS process, a big improvement on PA, and an increase in five state. Hemi-Sync has been used for about thirty years in connec- iii HEMI-SYNC® JOURNAL tion with many different diagnostic groups, as well as with 3. F. H. Atwater, “The Hemi-Sync Process” (Faber, VA: healthy persons. Research Division, The Monroe Institute, June 1999). The object of this project was to assess—for the first time— 4. G. Guilfoyle and D. Carbone, “The Facilitation of the feasibility and efficacy of using binaural auditory beats in a Attention Utilizing Therapeutic Sounds,” Hemi-Sync sample of individuals who have suffered TBI, with the goal of Journal 15, no. 2 (1997). improving self-esteem, quality of life, and function in daily living. 5. R. C. Kennerly, “An Empirical Investigation into the According to the data from the instruments used and the feed- Effect of Beta Frequency Binaural Beat Audio Signals back from the participants and their families, the results are on Four Measures of Human Memory,” Hemi-Sync promising. Journal 14, no. 3 (1996).
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After three months of regular listening, four of six patients 6. J. D. Lane, S. J. Kasian, J. E. Owens, and G. A. Marsh, reported improved social functioning. The two young respon- “Binaural Auditory Beats Affect Vigilance, dents reported improved sleep and the two older women report- Performance, and Mood,” Physiology & Behavior 63, no. ed increased vitality and energy. For all four their whole life situ- 2 (1998): 249-52. ation seems to have changed for the better. 7. J. H. Hawthorne and S. Anton-Johnson, “Inside, Crying Case 1 reported after the project that he now sleeps better, Out,” in Using the Whole Brain, ed. R. Russell he is less restless, feels calmer, has an improved social life, and (Charlottesville, VA: Hampton Roads Publishing manages a steady 50 percent employment. Improved sleep may Company, Inc., 1993), 80-82. be a key factor in the overall improvement in his life. 8. S. F. Tirotta, “Recovery from Closed Head Trauma,” in Case 2 was preparing for an exam during the project, as well Using the Whole Brain, ed. R. Russell (Charlottesville, as planning her further school career and planning to move away VA: Hampton Roads Publishing Company, Inc., 1993), from home. She completed her exam successfully and is now 77-79. pursuing her career. She is now living on her own. Improved 9. A. G. Fisher, Assessment of Motor and Process Skills, 5th sleep may be an important factor in her improved functioning. ed. (Fort Collins, CO: Three Star Press, 2004).
Case 3 has a husband who did not want to give the CDs 10. J. E. Ware, SF-36 Health Survey: Manual and back to the investigator. He thought his wife had more energy, Interpretation Guide (Boston: The Health Institute, New had more of a temper, and reacted more strongly and quickly England Medical Center, 1997). during the project. The woman herself says that she did not 11. D. Watson, L. A. Clark, and A. Tellegen, “Development notice these changes. What she did notice was an increase in and Validation of Brief Measures of Positive and energy and feeling more alert and present. Negative Affect: The PANAS Scales,” Journal of Case 4 experienced stress during the project, as she was wor- Personality and Social Psychology 6 (1988): 1063-70. ried about her work rehabilitation. Work rehabilitation agree- ments were made shortly before the project finished, and after that she showed unexpected improvements both in her ADL and her work performance. In spring 2002 she was estimated to need two hours additional municipal homeservice per week. After the project (autumn 2002) her need for additional help was reduced to thirty minutes. In the work rehabilitation she is now evaluat- ed to be able to qualify for paid work within a couple of years. PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR During her previous years of rehabilitation, paid work was never REGISTRATION mentioned as a realistic goal. The Twentieth Professional Seminar, “Hemi-Sync: The