The B.E.T. Center

08/20/2025

Check out our post on neurofeedback for more info on our neurocognitive approach!

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08/19/2025

THIS!!!

Stress activates the 🧠 fight-or-flight response.

This initiates the sympathetic nervous system, releasing stress hormones like adrenaline to prepare the body for immediate action. The brain's neocortex (involved in rational thought) may shut down, prioritizing survival over complex thinking, while the hippocampus (memory center) focuses on the stressful situation. If the threat is not overcome, the body may move to a "freeze" response, or if the stressful event is not resolved, it can lead to chronic stress and its related health problem.

Here are some examples of 🧠 activation:
•Amygdala: Acts as the "smoke alarm," detecting potential threats and signaling the hypothalamus.

•Hypothalamus: Receives the signal from the amygdala and functions as the command center. It activates the autonomic nervous system to prepare the body for a rapid response.

•Neocortex: Shuts down or becomes less active as the perceived danger increases, shifting focus from complex reasoning to immediate survival.

•Hippocampus: The memory center that begins to record what caused the stressful event, helping to remember what made the experience stressful.

Here are some examples of Hormonal & Physical Responses:

•Adrenal Glands: Stimulated by the hypothalamus to release stress hormones, including adrenaline and cortisol.

•Sympathetic Nervous System: The "accelerator" of the autonomic nervous system, it pumps these hormones throughout the body, providing energy for fighting or fleeing.

•Physiological Changes: This hormonal surge leads to increased heart rate, rapid breathing, tense muscles, and blood diverting from non-essential areas to the muscles and brain.

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Overall, We can trigger this same fight-or-flight response just by thinking about a stressful situation. Ex-when we worry constantly about something or when we think about the same bad situation over and over again this can cause a vicious, stressful cycle for some people. This is why it's important to know how to retrain these parts of our brains to respond to stressors in a healthy way.

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08/12/2025

Start strengthening the connections in your brain today!
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07/31/2025

Start training your brain today! Call 972-596-0071 or send us a message!
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07/24/2025

Experiencing burnout and not sure what to do next?
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12/19/2024

Check out our discussion tomorrow regarding the addiction population and the high incidence of sleep issues - particularly insomnia - trauma,  and recovery. 

08/27/2024

Join Our Team!
Client Care Coordinator
The Biofeedback Education & Training Center
Position: Part-Time
Hours: Monday – Thursday, 9:30am – 6:00pm
Location: West Plano
Contact: Email resume to thebetcenter@gmail.com
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Key Responsibilities:
• Schedule and manage patient appointments via Google Calendar and management software.
• Handle phone calls, voicemails, and patient communications professionally.
• Document patient interactions and information in electronic systems.
• Explain multi-modality services to potential clients.
• Maintain and organize patient records and documents.
• Verify and schedule client appointments, process payments, and manage office inventory.
• Handle billing for clients, including processing credit card payments and keeping accounting information up to date.
• Welcome and assist patients and visitors both in-person and on the phone.
• Maintain confidentiality and contribute to a clean, organized office.
Qualifications:
• High school diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s in health care preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Calendar.
• Strong people skills, interest in mental health, and excellent customer service abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and work with professionalism.
Traits for Success:
• Proactive and self-motivated with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication and customer service experience.
• Capable of identifying process improvements and cost-saving opportunities.
• Skilled in developing strategies to enhance customer satisfaction.
Apply Now!
Send your resume to thebetcenter@gmail.com
The B.E.T. Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

12/06/2023

Pathways to Health is an edited compilation of essays that opens the door to a new four model direction in the emerging field of health psychology. Addressing health-related issues at the four levels (treatment, amelioration, prevention, and empowerment), the co-editors, Dr. Christie Lewis, Dr. Kend...

07/02/2023

It’s time to take care of your brain!!

🧠💪 It's true! Even though the brain is relatively small in size, it requires a significant amount of energy to function optimally. So, next time you're feeling mentally drained, remember that your hardworking brain is fueling your thoughts, emotions, and actions. Take care of your brain by staying hydrated, getting enough sleep, and nourishing it with healthy foods to support its amazing capabilities!

07/02/2023

Great Read Everyone!!! 🧠🧠🧠

Tanto la Resonancia Magnética (RM) como el EEG son técnicas complementarias para el estudio del cerebro. Cada una tiene sus puntos fuertes y débiles. En el caso de la RM, la resolución espacial es buena, es decir, detecta lo que tiene que detectar donde lo tiene que detectar. Pero su resolución temporal es pobre, es decir no muestra lo que tiene que detectar cuando lo tiene que mostrar. Por otro lado, el EEG tiene una muy buena resolución temporal, pero no así espacial (los hallazgos pueden observarse en tiempo real, pero la localización es menos precisa). El análisis de la tomografía electromagnética de baja resolución (LORETA) es una solución intermedia (cuando se obtiene en vivo). En cualquier caso, es siempre un placer comprobar la alta correlación entre diferentes técnicas. En el ejemplo de la imagen os muestro la neuroimagen de una de nuestras pacientes con un ictus hemisférico derecho. También su mapa cerebral de superficie y LORETA. A primera vista puede observarse la alta correlación entre las tres pruebas.

03/02/2023

Calling all practitioners! Please join us on Friday, March 17 to our open house. This is a great networking and learning opportunity… We will be showing practitioners the many modalities we have to offer for our clients. We’d love to meet you!  Give us a call to RSVP: 972-596-0071

Join me and my colleagues at our open house on March 17th anytime between 2-6.

01/31/2023

Explore what your unique gifts and talents are so you can learn to communicate in YOUR own way!  Here at the BET center we can help you find your voice, so you can “SING” when you need to! 
Call Dr. Lewis at 972–596-0071 to schedule your initial clinical interview. 
We’d love to hear from you!