FAQ

Neuro Linguistic programming was a school of thought that developed after CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy). It was not researched for its therapeutic benefits to the same extent as CBT, but many coaches make use of a variety of NLP tools. The brain game online plays with the most popular NLP tools: reframing, anchoring, SWISH and modelling techniques.

In some ways. NLP and CBT were both developed to empower individuals to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns that prevent them from achieving their life goals. For more information this article (https://onlinementalhealthreviews.com/nlp-vs-cbt-a-comparative-analysis/)is a useful review.

If you are in a counselling, coaching or therapy process, please discuss the use of these games with your therapist prior to playing.

That depends on what you'd like to achieve, and your overall state of mental health. Games can be an excellent way to embed a skill, and thebraingame.online is designed to support developing the skill of consciously choosing a positive thought. The games repeat NLP tools to help you make that choice. This article (https://theconversation.com/how-does-the-brain-think-224228)is a simple summary of how brain pathways affect thoughts.

Please refer your mental health professional to thebraingame.online and discuss the appropriacy of using NLP techniques in your agreed treatment protocol. Do not adjust your protocol without discussion with your mental health support professional.

The number of levels does not matter - but the order of playing does. Start with level 1.0 as it is important for the later levels. And levels 4 and 5 are more advanced, so levels 1-3 need to be played prior. Feel free to stop at any level. If you return to the game after some time, do refresh your skills by re-playing the levels from the start.