An Adjunctive Neurofeedback Training Program to Enhance Wellness Among Trauma-Exposed Postpartum Mothers
Well-Being, Psychological, Dissociation, Maternal Care Patterns
About this trial
This is an interventional other trial for Well-Being, Psychological
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Must have clinically concerning symptoms of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and/or it's dissociative sub-type, as indicated by either a score of 3+ on the Primary Care PTSD Screen for DSM-5 (PC-PTSD-5) screening measure for PTSD symptoms OR endorsement of 2 or more past-month symptoms of moderate or greater severity on the depersonalization/derealization subscale of the Dissociative Subtype of PTSD Scale (DSPS). Must be between 3-24 months postpartum Must be receiving regular, primarily in-person psychotherapy from a therapist at a clinic in the Greater Detroit area. Exclusion Criteria: Are currently pregnant Have a lifetime history of significant untreated mental illness (not currently treated schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, or substance use disorder) or neurological or pervasive developmental disorder Have a documented history of epilepsy Have ever experienced previous head injury with loss of consciousness Are currently experiencing domestic or intimate partner violence or otherwise state that their current living conditions are unsafe Are currently experiencing psychosis or have been suicidal within the last six months Are currently taking, or in the past month has taken benzodiazepines, narcotic drugs, or cannabis Have engaged in self-harming behaviors in the last 3 months requiring medical attention Do not have competence to understand or consent to the study procedures Do not have fluency in written and spoken English
Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Other
Neurofeedback Training
Mothers in the Neurofeedback Training group will complete pre and post-training self-report surveys assessing trauma symptoms, mental health, parenting attitudes and behaviors, and infant crying patterns and socioemotional development. Mothers in this group will all be receiving in-person psychotherapy outside of the study, and they will all demonstrate clinically significant symptoms aligned with post-traumatic stress disorder and/or it's dissociative subtype.