Using Moustakas’s modification of Van Kaam’s systematic procedures for conducting transcendental phenomenological research, we explored ballet culture and identity and their impact on ballet dancers’ mental health. Participants included four current professional ballet dancers and four previous professionals. Four main themes emerged: (a) ballet culture—“it’s not all tutus and tiaras”; (b) professional ballet dancers’ identity—“it is a part of me”; (c) mental health experiences—“you have to compartmentalize”; and (d) counseling and advocacy—“the dance population is unique.” Suggestions for counselors when working with professional ballet dancers and professional athletes, such as fostering awareness about ballet culture and its impact on ballet dancers’ identity and mental health, are provided. We also discuss recommendations to develop future research focusing on mental health treatment for this population.

In this retrospective study, researchers examined effects of quantitative electroencephalography (qEEG), individualized neurofeedback treatment protocols for anxiety. The present study includes 52 clients with 53.8% (n = 28) self-reporting as male and included two time points (pre and post). Secondary analyses utilized a subset of client data (n = 21) with measurements from three time points (pre, post, and follow-up). All clients completed qEEG and self-report assessments. Clients agreed to attend a minimum of 15 biweekly sessions, for one academic semester. Findings from regression analyses revealed three predictors of posttreatment outcomes. In addition, analysis of a subsample of data assessed at three time points revealed statistically significant improvement from pre to post and sustained outcomes from post to follow-up. We discuss limitations and implications for future research.

This study examines the effectiveness of neurofeedback training for individuals presenting with a primary concern of posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms. The present study includes 21 adult clients with 62% (n = 13) selfreporting as female. Participants completed pre-and postassessments including the Davidson Trauma Scale and Inventory of Altered Self-Capacities and participated in neurofeedback training sessions twice a week for one academic semester. Neurofeedback training involved decreasing 2-6 Hz and 22-36 Hz while increasing 10-13 Hz with a placement of T4 as the active site and P4 as the reference site. Study findings demonstrated statistically significant improvement in affect regulation and trauma symptom severity and frequency. We present limitations and implications for future research.

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