New Mind Webcourse Outline
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HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT OF EEG BIOFEEDBACK
ASSUMPTIONS UNDERLYING THE FIELD
1. Barry Sterman & Joel Lubar (Margaret Ayers): The Neuropsychological Arousal Model
2. Joe Kamiya & Tom Budzynski: A Psychological Model
3. Robert Thatcher & Jay Gunkleman: qEEG Medical Perspective
4. Siegfried and Susan Othmer: Regulatory Systems model
5. Elmer Green, Gene Peniston, & Nancy White: The Alpha-Theta Model
6. Les Femi & Adam Crane: The Profound Attention Model
7. Valdeen Brown
8. Anna Wise: The High Performance Mind
1. Learning Theory and EEG Training
2. Operant conditioning
A. Reinforcement
B. Establishing operations
C. Shaping
D. Extinction
E. Variable ratio reinforcement schedule
F. Ratio strain
G. Dichotomous reinforcement
H. Proportional reinforcement
I. Tones
J. Optimal Training
3. Classical conditioning
A. Neutral stimulus
B. Reflexive response
C. Subcortical system
D. Amygdalic network
E. Systematic Desensitization
F. Post Reward Synchronization
G. Length of Training
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1. Cerebrum (beta)
2. Limbic System (theta)
3. Brain Stem and Cerebellum (delta)
4. Thalamus (alpha)
5. Somatosensory Cortex (SMR)
6.
7. Neuron
8. Synapse
9. Neurotransmitter Systems
10. Neurotransmitter EEG Connection
11. Cortical Systems: Pyramidal Cells, Cell Columns, and Layers
12. Fiber Systems
13. Brodmann’s Areas
14. Projection Tracts
15. Thalamic Projection System
16. Thalamic Gating
Chapter
IV EEG and Electrophysiology
1. Electrophysiology-.Neocortical Dynamics: Oscillators, Wavefronts, and Networks Oscillators
A. Excitatory postsynaptic membrane
B. Inhibitory postsynaptic potential
C. Standing wavefronts
2. Global, Regional, & Local Activity
A. Resonant loops
A1. Local resonances
A2. Regional resonances
A3. Global resonances
B. Standing Waves
3. Hypercoupling, Hypocoupling, and Coherence
Module 3 (8hrs)
Cost = $480.00
Chapter V Morphology
of Waveforms
1. Rhythmic delta
2. Non-rhythmic delta
3. Rhythmic Theta
4. Non-rhythmic Theta
5. Alpha
6. Beta
7. Spikes & Sharp Waves
8. Kappa
9. Lambda
10. Mu
11. Gamma & Sheer Rhythms
12. Sleep Spindles etc
13.
Slow Cortical Potentials
Chapter VI Artifacts
1. Poor connections
A. Clean scalp
B.
Hair out of way
C.
Sufficient paste
D. Proper Grounding
2. Eye blinks
3. Eye Movement
4. Heat from scalp
5. Gum Chewing
6. Gritting the Teeth
7. Holding Tongue at roof of Mouth
8. Swallowing
9. Physical Movement
10. Heart Beat
11. Scalp Tension
12. Electrostatic interference
Chapter
VII Montages
1. Reference areas
A. Ear lobes
A1. Linked-ears
A2. Single Ear
B. Mastoid
2. Ground
4. Bipolar Montage or Serial Montage
5. 10-20 system
6. Spectral analysis
Chapter
VIII Instrumentation
1. Concepts and Terms in Electronics
A.
Voltage
B. Amperage
C.
Resistance
D. Power
E. Current
F.
Impedance
G.
Capacitance
H. Phase
2. How Your Equipment Works
A. Waveforms
B.
Amplifier
C.
Frequency ranges
D. Filters
3. Differences in Equipment
A.
Number of leads
B.
Type and number of filters
C.
Viewing raw EEG
D.
Dichotomous & Continuous feedback
E. Graphics
F. Display
G. Session Averaging
H. Voltage
H1.
Peak to Peak
H2.
RMS (root
mean square)
4. Sources of Artifact - Electrostatic Interference & 60-cycle hum
5. Buying Equipment
A. Service Is #1
B. Manufacturer’s theoretical perspective with respect to EEG
C. Practice on yourself
C. The “Which computer is right game”
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Module 4 (2hrs) Cost = $120.00
Chapter IX Research and Statistics
2. Reading Research Articles
A. The Structure of the Research Article
B. Abstract
C. Introduction
D. Literature review.
E. Methods section.
F. Results
G. The discussion
3. The Experiment
A. Causal relationship
B. Co variance
C. Control
D. Measurability
E. Observation.
F. Groups of subjects
G. Experimental group
H. Control group
I. Dependent variable
J. Independent variable
K. Random assignment
L. Placebo effect
M. Double-blind
4. Statistics
A. Average
B. Mean
D. Variance
E. Range
F. Standard deviation
G. Coefficient of variability
H. parametric tests
G1. t-test
G2. ANOVA, or analysis of variance
G3. MANOVA or multivariate analysis of variance
G4. “p” or alpha level
G5. F-ratio
G6. type one or type two error
G7. Correlations
G8. Pearson product-moment correlation
I. Coefficient of determination
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Module 5 (2hrs) Cost = $120.00
Chapter
X Psychopharmacology
1. Psychopharmacology and EEG
2. Drug Classifications
A. Sedative-Hypnotics
A1. benzodiazapines
A2. Alcohol
B. Behavioral Stimulants and Convulsants
B1. Amphetamines
B2. MAO’s
B3. Tricyclics
B4. SSRI’s
B5. Caffeine
B6. Cocaine
B7. Wellbutrin
C. Narcotic Analgesics
C1. Opiates
D. Antipsychotic Agents
E. Psychedelics and Hallucinogens
E1. Marijuana
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MODULE 6 (12hrs) cost = $720.00
Chapter XI Intake, Evaluation, and
Treatment Planning
1. Intake
2. Initial Interview
3. History
4. Forms
5. Testing
6. History and Meds
7. Initial Assessment Without qEEG
8. Taking Baselines
9. Hemispheric Dominance
10. Monopolar Analysis: The MiniQ
11. Treatment Planning
12. Ongoing Assessment
13. When to Evaluate Progress
14. Keeping Record
15. The Big Picture
16. Plasticity
17. Do What Works
18. Training Offsite
19. The Brain Has Its Own Wisdom
20. How Often Should I Come In?
21. Outsources
22. Session Myth
23. Client Etiquette
24. Client Resources
25. AVE
Chapter XII qEEG
Brain Maps
1. Overview
A. Absolute Power
B. Relative Power
C. Asymmetry
D. Coherence
E. One Hertz Bins
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Chapter XIII
Disorders and Protocols Part I
1. Seizure
2. AD/HD
3. Headaches, Chronic Pain, TMJ
4. Depression
5. TBI, Stroke, Coma, Dementia
6. Parkinson’s, Tourettes
7. Schizophrenia
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Chapter XIV
Disorders and
Protocols Part II
1. Anxiety, PTSD, OCD
2. Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue, Lyme’s Disease
3. Hypertension
4. Dissociative Disorder
5. Bipolar Disorder
6. Addictions
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Chapter XV Professional Ethics
1. Ethics and EEG
Biofeedback
2. Respect,
Responsibility, Competence, Confidentiality
3. Informed Consent
4. Recognizing Your Limitations
5. Professional Competence
6. Liability
7. BCIA Requirements
8. Continuing Education Units
9. Record Keeping
10. Healthcare Providers
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Copyright 2005
by Richard Soutar, PhD
All rights reserved. No part of this course may be used or reproduced in any manner without written permission except in the case of brief quotations embodied in academic analysis, critical articles and reviews
Introduction to EEG Biofeedback (Neurofeedback)
Where is this written down? That is the question I get at every one of my workshops. Many people entering the field are frustrated because there is no basic source to draw upon. Although books exist, they do not offer the kind of specific detail about doing neurofeedback that people are often seeking. The Synapse Institute of Atlanta now provides a comprehensive web course which is BCIA approved. This interactive course is designed to be the “how to” guide that leads you to be prepared for certification.
According to the Biofeedback Association of America “EEG Biofeedback is employed to modify the electrical activity of the CNS including EEG, event related potentials, slow cortical potentials and other electrical activity either of subcortical or cortical origin.” In addition they state that the goals of EEG Biofeedback are as follows: “The alteration of brain functioning determined from comparing the patient’s Quantitative EEG with databases of normal populations.” This course is an explication of the preceding definition and goal as defined by that certifying body. It is designed to assist those who wish to become certified in obtaining their didactic hours toward that goal. It is written in a manner which explains how to do neurofeedback as well as the theory and research behind it.
In addition to this material you will be doing supplementary reading in James Evans and Andrew Abarbanel’s Introduction to Quantitative EEG and Neurofeedback. You will also do supplementary readings in a special edition of Clinical Electroencephalography. This course is written specifically to be used in conjunction with these two other publications to provide a detailed understanding of neurofeedback and how it is applied. A course syllabus is provided to indicate what you should read in the supplementary readings and when you should read them. At the end of each section you will take a multiple choice test designed to test your knowledge of that section. If you fail to pass the multiple choice test you will be asked to go back and review the material again and be given a second test. If you fail to pass that test the instructor will contact you and will determine what remedial steps need to be taken for you to pass that section of the course.
The course is divided into modules. It is suggested that you read the course material and suggested readings for each module before continuing on to the next module.
If you have questions about the information, sign onto the discussion group and ask questions. The course instructor will be monitoring the discussion group site and will be answering any questions on a regular basis. It is important that you read the suggested readings in the books, journals and referenced articles before getting a “quick answer” from the instructor or fellow students.
Review any articles or journals that are cited if you are interested in the original research. Once you are comfortable with the material and feel that you are ready to take the exam, you can log onto take the tests section for each module at take the exam. Note that you will only be able to log on one time to any individual test. Forty five (45) minutes will be allowed for each module exam. You will be contacted within 48 business hours of the results. If you have not received notice during this time please contact the instructor. As noted above if you do not pass the exam you should start over on the module and a second exam will be given. If you fail that exam the instructor will contact you about remedial work that can be done.