Recorded workshop description

This is a getting started workshop, no previous knowledge of neurofeedback is required. Newcomers to the field will learn how to do QEEG Electroencephalograph (EEG) assessments, interpret BrainMaps and create Z-score training protocols. Brain Maps will be created using NeuroGuide Deluxe and Jewel software. Training protocols (z-score and traditional) will be demonstrated using BrainAvatar software on  BrainMaster Discovery hardware. Class will focus on the EEG presentation and corresponding training for disorders such as ADHD, depression, anxiety and headaches, as well as traumatic brain injury, seizure disorders and learning disorders. 

Participants who have purchased equipment from Neurofeedback Professional Training LLC will receive 2 hours of free mentoring - equipment and software will be set-up for free. 
Workshop may be taken without equipment

BrainMaster software and equipment will be used throughout the course. The book, Getting Started with EEG Neurofeedback 2nd. Ed. will be used during the course. Workshop discounts may be available.

This course closely follows the curriculum outlined by the Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA) or www.bcia.org. This course is the first step towards getting board certified in Neurofeedback. All students will receive a certificate of attendance and will be invited to register with BCIA as a candidate for certification.

All students will receive 36 BCIA didactic credits, that is, if they participate during the workshop, fill out evaluation form and answer questions based on workshop materials.

To qualify you must be a professional health care provider in your country of origin or you must serve as an EEG-tech or assistant under the supervision of a professional health care provider. Graduate students in the health care field may also take the workshop.

Students must have high speed internet with a minimum download speed of 10 mbps and a minimum upload speed of 3 mbps as defined by www.speedtest.net. Students must have a rudimentary understanding of PC usage. Google gmail account is required

Students should purchase and read the book “Getting Started with EEG Neurofeedback.” Information on needed EEG equipment & supplies will be provided by the instructor.

 Workshop Audience

Our program is designed for health care professionals within the USA and other countries. For those in the United States appropriate certification or licensure includes the following fields: medical doctors, naturopathic doctors as well as psychologists, social workers, counselors, physical/occupational therapists, registered nurses and chiropractors. In some cases credentialed special education teachers and school counselors working in a school environment may also qualify. Others who may not meet the above qualifications but can also benefit from this training, include graduate students who are supervised in a university setting, as well as the staff of a neurofeedback practice including EEG-techs. Specific questions about certification should be directed to BCIA.

How can I prepare?

Read part I of the book: Getting Started with EEG Neurofeedback 2nd. Ed.. It will lay the groundwork for the information you will soon be processing and later using in a clinical setting. The practice of neurofeedback has numerous technical terms, a few short hours of reading will help you to absorb what is to come (please bring your book to the workshop). We also recommend reading Cory Hammond's article “What is Neurofeedback at www.isnr.org and reviewing the website for further research information.

Course Purpose

John N Demos, MA, LCMHC, BCN, QEEG-D and author of Getting Started with Neurofeedback, is the primary presenter. This 10 module BCIA (EEG) accredited workshop is the first step in the certification process—see below for module descriptions. Workshop covers the foundation and rationale for neurofeedback. You will learn the history of neurotherapy and how it has evolved into present day clinical practice as well as the basics of assessment, treatment planning, and training with neurofeedback equipment. Attendees will be given an understanding of the electrical activity of the brain and how it influences cognition and behavior. Most participants report they are able to create rudimentary Brain Maps and perform basic Z-score training after the workshop. 

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

Module 1: Orientation to Neurofeedback

· Definition of Neurofeedback

· History and development of Neurofeedback

· Overview of principles of learning as they apply to biofeedback

· Assumptions underlying Neurofeedback

Module 2: Basic Neurophysiology & Neuroanatomy

· What are the key functions of lobes, gyri, limbic system, etc?

· How does the brain generate the EEG

· Neuroplasticity

· Cortical and sub-cortical anatomy

Module 3: Instrumentation & Electronics

· Essential Terms & Concepts

· Differential Amplifiers: Common Mode Rejection & Montage selection

· Impedance and ohms

· Amplifiers: Nyquist principle (samples per second)

· Filters (IIR & FFT), Notch filters, High & Low Pass filters

· Signal Processing

· Artifact recognition & reduction; Circadian rhythms, Meds & Substances

· Classic Band characteristics such as idling rhythms: SMR-Mu Question

Module 4: Research Base for Neurofeedback

· Template for Guidelines for Efficacy in Neurofeedback

· Key research studies

​
Module 5: Psychopharmacological Considerations

· Clinical presentation of prescribed and non-prescribed drugs

· EEG presentation of prescribed and non-prescribed drugs

· Potential effects of different drugs on training and Assessment

Module 6: Patient/Client Assessment

· Intake Assessment

· EEG Assessment

· Overview of QEEG and normative databases

· Common normal and abnormal waveform patterns

Module 7: Development of Treatment protocols

· Evolution of neurofeedback protocols

· Protocols based on results of EEG analysis

· Selecting a treatment model

· QEEG guided treatment

· Surface Z-score training

· LORETA z-score training

· SCP training methods

· Steps in Protocol Development

Module 8: Treatment Implementation

· Client Preparation for neurofeedback

· Therapeutic relationship

· Mechanics of neurofeedback training session

· Clean EEG data acquisition for QEEG & Training

· Negative responses: RIA, medication

· Montage choices

· Alpha/Theta training & Peniston protocol

· Guidelines and cautions for remote training

Module 9: Current Trends in Neurofeedback

· LORETA z-score training

· Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields pEMF & photic

· HRV training

· Infra Slow Oscillation training

Module 10: Ethical & Professional Conduction

· Ethical and Legal Practice

· Clinical Practice

· Scope of Practice

· Client rights

· Supervision

· Professional relationships​

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

The participant will be able to:

1. *Record and tabulate the EEG from various International 10-20 locations with EEG biofeedback equipment.

2. *Set-up and train using z-score training and at least one traditional protocol

3. Identify the normal EEG by interpreting 2-dimensional graphics.

4. Identify EEG signatures or brain wave patterns that reflect various disorders.

5. Discuss indications and contraindications for therapy in order to identify those who will benefit the most from Neurofeedback training.

6. Locate artifacts in the EEG that are caused by scalp muscles and eye movements.

7. Reduce artifacts in the EEG recording.

8. Learn value of traditional protocol usage: e.g. Beta/SMR.

9. Discuss the application of EEG-biofeedback to various disorders such as ADHD, depression, migraine, anxiety and mild traumatic brain injury with z-score training and single filter designs. Set up surface and LORETA Z-score training.​

*For students with equipment

 Recorded workshop description

This is a getting started workshop, no previous knowledge of neurofeedback is required. Newcomers to the field will learn how to do QEEG Electroencephalograph (EEG) assessments, interpret BrainMaps and create Z-score training protocols. Brain Maps will be created using NeuroGuide Deluxe and Jewel software. Training protocols (z-score and traditional) will be demonstrated using BrainAvatar software on  BrainMaster Discovery hardware. Class will focus on the EEG presentation and corresponding training for disorders such as ADHD, depression, anxiety and headaches, as well as traumatic brain injury, seizure disorders and learning disorders. 

Participants who have purchased equipment from Neurofeedback Professional Training LLC will receive 2 hours of free mentoring - equipment and software will be set-up for free. 
Workshop may be taken without equipment

BrainMaster software and equipment will be used throughout the course. The book, Getting Started with EEG Neurofeedback 2nd. Ed. will be used during the course. Workshop discounts may be available.

This course closely follows the curriculum outlined by the Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA) or www.bcia.org. This course is the first step towards getting board certified in Neurofeedback. All students will receive a certificate of attendance and will be invited to register with BCIA as a candidate for certification.

All students will receive 36 BCIA didactic credits, that is, if they participate during the workshop, fill out evaluation form and answer questions based on workshop materials.

To qualify you must be a professional health care provider in your country of origin or you must serve as an EEG-tech or assistant under the supervision of a professional health care provider. Graduate students in the health care field may also take the workshop.

Students must have high speed internet with a minimum download speed of 10 mbps and a minimum upload speed of 3 mbps as defined by www.speedtest.net. Students must have a rudimentary understanding of PC usage. Google gmail account is required

Students should purchase and read the book “Getting Started with EEG Neurofeedback.” Information on needed EEG equipment & supplies will be provided by the instructor.

 Workshop Audience

Our program is designed for health care professionals within the USA and other countries. For those in the United States appropriate certification or licensure includes the following fields: medical doctors, naturopathic doctors as well as psychologists, social workers, counselors, physical/occupational therapists, registered nurses and chiropractors. In some cases credentialed special education teachers and school counselors working in a school environment may also qualify. Others who may not meet the above qualifications but can also benefit from this training, include graduate students who are supervised in a university setting, as well as the staff of a neurofeedback practice including EEG-techs. Specific questions about certification should be directed to BCIA.

How can I prepare?

Read part I of the book: Getting Started with EEG Neurofeedback 2nd. Ed.. It will lay the groundwork for the information you will soon be processing and later using in a clinical setting. The practice of neurofeedback has numerous technical terms, a few short hours of reading will help you to absorb what is to come (please bring your book to the workshop). We also recommend reading Cory Hammond's article “What is Neurofeedback at www.isnr.org and reviewing the website for further research information.

Course Purpose

John N Demos, MA, LCMHC, BCN, QEEG-D and author of Getting Started with Neurofeedback, is the primary presenter. This 10 module BCIA (EEG) accredited workshop is the first step in the certification process—see below for module descriptions. Workshop covers the foundation and rationale for neurofeedback. You will learn the history of neurotherapy and how it has evolved into present day clinical practice as well as the basics of assessment, treatment planning, and training with neurofeedback equipment. Attendees will be given an understanding of the electrical activity of the brain and how it influences cognition and behavior. Most participants report they are able to create rudimentary Brain Maps and perform basic Z-score training after the workshop. 

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

Module 1: Orientation to Neurofeedback

· Definition of Neurofeedback

· History and development of Neurofeedback

· Overview of principles of learning as they apply to biofeedback

· Assumptions underlying Neurofeedback

Module 2: Basic Neurophysiology & Neuroanatomy

· What are the key functions of lobes, gyri, limbic system, etc?

· How does the brain generate the EEG

· Neuroplasticity

· Cortical and sub-cortical anatomy

Module 3: Instrumentation & Electronics

· Essential Terms & Concepts

· Differential Amplifiers: Common Mode Rejection & Montage selection

· Impedance and ohms

· Amplifiers: Nyquist principle (samples per second)

· Filters (IIR & FFT), Notch filters, High & Low Pass filters

· Signal Processing

· Artifact recognition & reduction; Circadian rhythms, Meds & Substances

· Classic Band characteristics such as idling rhythms: SMR-Mu Question

Module 4: Research Base for Neurofeedback

· Template for Guidelines for Efficacy in Neurofeedback

· Key research studies

​
Module 5: Psychopharmacological Considerations

· Clinical presentation of prescribed and non-prescribed drugs

· EEG presentation of prescribed and non-prescribed drugs

· Potential effects of different drugs on training and Assessment

Module 6: Patient/Client Assessment

· Intake Assessment

· EEG Assessment

· Overview of QEEG and normative databases

· Common normal and abnormal waveform patterns

Module 7: Development of Treatment protocols

· Evolution of neurofeedback protocols

· Protocols based on results of EEG analysis

· Selecting a treatment model

· QEEG guided treatment

· Surface Z-score training

· LORETA z-score training

· SCP training methods

· Steps in Protocol Development

Module 8: Treatment Implementation

· Client Preparation for neurofeedback

· Therapeutic relationship

· Mechanics of neurofeedback training session

· Clean EEG data acquisition for QEEG & Training

· Negative responses: RIA, medication

· Montage choices

· Alpha/Theta training & Peniston protocol

· Guidelines and cautions for remote training

Module 9: Current Trends in Neurofeedback

· LORETA z-score training

· Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields pEMF & photic

· HRV training

· Infra Slow Oscillation training

Module 10: Ethical & Professional Conduction

· Ethical and Legal Practice

· Clinical Practice

· Scope of Practice

· Client rights

· Supervision

· Professional relationships​

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

The participant will be able to:

1. *Record and tabulate the EEG from various International 10-20 locations with EEG biofeedback equipment.

2. *Set-up and train using z-score training and at least one traditional protocol

3. Identify the normal EEG by interpreting 2-dimensional graphics.

4. Identify EEG signatures or brain wave patterns that reflect various disorders.

5. Discuss indications and contraindications for therapy in order to identify those who will benefit the most from Neurofeedback training.

6. Locate artifacts in the EEG that are caused by scalp muscles and eye movements.

7. Reduce artifacts in the EEG recording.

8. Learn value of traditional protocol usage: e.g. Beta/SMR.

9. Discuss the application of EEG-biofeedback to various disorders such as ADHD, depression, migraine, anxiety and mild traumatic brain injury with z-score training and single filter designs. Set up surface and LORETA Z-score training.​

*For students with equipment