4-Day Professional EEG Neurofeedback Certificate Program
EEG biofeedback (also known as neurofeedback) has emerged as an important training based intervention for a wide variety of central nervous system (CNS) disorders. Extensive published research has validated the use of neurofeedback for ADHD and seizure disorders and recent publications have demonstrated positive results compared to controls for migraine, autism spectrum disorders (ASD), depression and more.
This course serves as an introduction to the theory and practice of EEG biofeedback. The course fulfills the didactic component of BCIA certification requirements and is designed for the beginner or for experienced clinicians seeking certification. It is recommended that participants have some biofeedback training or experience prior to attending, though this isn’t a requirement. The 5 day Professional Biofeedback Training course offered by Stens Corporation provides an excellent basis for understanding the field of biofeedback and is highly recommended as starting point for the EEG course.
We will cover a wide variety of subjects beginning with the source of the EEG, EEG recording, general EEG signal recognition, artifact prevention and removal, use of EEG and other objective measures for assessment and for developing a comprehensive training approach specific to each client. We will explore everything from single channel through 19 channel EEG recording and quantitative EEG (QEEG). We will discuss real time z-score training based upon QEEG findings and introduce concepts such as 19 channel surface and LORETA based z-score training.
Finally, we will utilize extensive practical/experiential exercises applying the theoretical material to practical techniques of neurofeedback training. Participants will conduct several neurofeedback sessions with fellow students and will also have the opportunity to experience neurofeedback training from the client’s perspective. This comprehensive application to real world situations will insure that participants leave with a solid grounding for working with the hardware/software combinations that are such an integral part of this intervention. Please see the brief schedule below for further information.
Day 1 Introduction to the EEG
Source of the electrical fields of the brain
Identifying EEG patterns both normal and abnormal
Basic recording techniques from sensor application to recognition of an acceptable signal
Understanding the underlying theory of the operant conditioning training paradigm
Day 2 Assessment methods for clinical populations
Use of the EEG as an assessment tool
Simple quantitative assessment measures that can be derived from 1-4 channels of EEG data
Exploration of various ‘quick’ or ‘mini’ clinical assessment methods – strengths and limitations
Practical training with the Swingle QuickQ (Clinical Q)
Use of continuous performance tests (CPT)
Use of general or peripheral physiology measures such as temperature, GSR, EMG and HRV for assessment
Day 3 Developing a comprehensive training approach
Creating specific approaches for each client
Implementing training
Assessing progress
Practical exercises with standard reward/inhibit strategies and z-score training
Day 4 Quantitative EEG
Introduction to QEEG
Theoretical concepts and utility of multi-site QEEG
More comprehensive exploration of normal variant and abnormal EEG patterns
Use of QEEG in clinical practice
Practical exercise using a QEEG normative database
Exploration of source localization via the use of LORETA in a practical exercise
Our Faculty
John Anderson, MA, LADC has been a provider of biofeedback services and professional training for nearly 30 years, both in private practice and as a consultant to a wide range of institutional clients. He served as director of the first public school EEG biofeedback program in the country and currently consults with schools and other organizations implementing EEG biofeedback programs. He is certified in biofeedback and in EEG biofeedback by the BCIA and is licensed as an alcohol and drug counselor in Minnesota. He has been training biofeedback and neurofeedback clinicians since 1986.