Peniston Protocol Technique
- 1). Provide neurofeedback by teaching the client to increase the amount of alpha and theta brainwaves. Have the client relax into a reclining chair. Offer the client a blanket to give a peaceful and secure environment.
- 2). Dim the lighting in the room or give the client a light-preventing mask. Place headphones on the client. Ask the client to close his eyes.
- 3). Play relaxing sounds through the headphones. The client will progress from a relaxed state into a dreamy and hypnogogic state (drowsiness before sleep when imagery appears). Ask the client to visualize pictures where the person refuses to have a drink or abstains from consuming alcohol. By stimulating alpha-theta brainwaves with mental and physical relaxation, the feelings of tension and anxiety that caused the client to abuse alcohol will decrease as will the temptation to drink.
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