Neural Correlates Of Belief Coding: An EEG Study On Neurophysiological Changes In A Novel Therapeutic Approach
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Belief Coding, EEG, neuroplasticity, trauma therapy, subconscious beliefs, neural networks, therapeutic interventionAbstract
This research examined the neurophysiological impact of Belief Coding®, an innovative integrative therapy to change subconscious beliefs. Sixty women (25–52 years) received Belief Coding therapy under monitoring with a 64-channel EEG system, with a control group of eight women. Outcomes showed significant changes in neural activity, which included a 48% rise in alpha wave coherence, a 58% decrease in incoherent beta activity, a 75% increase in gamma wave synchronization, a 62% increase in delta-theta coupling, and a 62% increase in connectivity of the Default Mode Network. More than 32 key brain regions were targeted during therapy, which indicates that belief change recruits distributed brain networks instead of one "center of belief coding." These results offer initial neurophysiological proof of the effectiveness of Belief Coding therapy to promote emotional regulation, processing of trauma, and restructuring of beliefs through inter-coordinated activation of brain systems.
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