Combined with talk therapy, neurofeedback enhances trauma recovery by first stabilizing the nervous system, making it easier for the individual to engage in and benefit from talking therapies. While talk therapy works on cognitive and emotional processing of trauma, neurofeedback helps regulate the body's automatic survival responses from the "bottom-up."

During a neurofeedback session, sensors are placed on the scalp to measure electrical activity in the brain. This data is then displayed on a screen, allowing individuals to see their brain waves in real time. The goal is to train the brain to function more efficiently by reinforcing positive brain wave patterns and reducing negative ones.