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Z-SCORE TRAINING Beginners - Intermediate - Advanced WELCOME
Professional Neurofeedback Certificate Programs Phone: 800-447-8052
Cleveland, Ohio
August 7-10, 2008
October 23-26, 2008
Price: $695
Instructors: Robert W. Thatcher, Ph.D. Tom Collura, Ph.D., P.E.
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Z-score Training participants are also invited to attend one free day (Thursday) of BrainMaster Equipment & Software training with Tom Collura and Bill Mrklas:
Thursday, 9 AM - 5 PM FREE DAY
BrainMaster Equipment and Software Workshop 2.5 and 3.0 BrainMaster Workshop
Software and equipment review Part 1 and II Event Wizard intro Remote or distance neurofeedback training via internet
7pm - 9pm - Advanced software review Part III MiniQ review Event Wizard advanced
Instructors: Bill Mrklas & Tom Collura
Friday, 9AM – 5PM
Technical Foundations of Neurofeedback and Z-Score Training
Thomas F. Collura, Ph.D., P.E.
Overview: Review of basic principles of EEG & Neurofeedback Review of Neurophysiology and brain localization Review of EEG recording concepts – Amplifiers, filters Review of Electrode Locations – Monopolar, Bipolar techniques Common Frequency Bands & Digital Filtering / Bandwidth issues Use of Complex Demodulation and Quadrature Filtering Control of Feedback: Visual and Auditory Concepts of Operant Conditioning
System Operation Protocols – what they are, how they are set up Common protocols Review of Setup and Control methods Common Screen Visual Displays Adaptation to training using normative databases
Advanced topics Two-channel training Multiple targeting using Z Scores Use of sound feedback Use of gamelike feedback screens Use of animations and DVD’s for feedback Connectivity training using Z Scores
Practicum
The following EEG Neurofeedback systems will be demonstrated: BrainMaster (real-time 1- and 2-channel digital EEG) Applied Neurosciences Z DLL (live Z Score Training)
Friday 7 PM - 9 PM and Saturday 7 PM - 9 PM
Mark Smith,L.S.W. - Practicum All attendees will participate, hands on.
Saturday and Sunday 9 AM - 6 PM
Robert W. Thatcher Ph.D, & Thomas F. Collura, Ph.D, P.E., present:
Live Z score training workshop
I – Introduction to Normative Databases
Why use a normative database? How are normative databases created? What is a “Bell Shaped” curve? What are Z scores? How to validate a normative database Why are age controlled Z scores important?
II- The Real-Time Z Scores
How is it possible to produce instantaneous power, coherence and phase delays? How was the Z score dll created? How does one evaluate the Z score dll inside of NeuroGuide? What are the advantages of Z score biofeedback? What are the best methods to evaluate the clinical efficacy of Z score biofeedback?
III- Brain Homeostasis and the EEG
What is homeostasis? What is neural regulation and de-regulation? What is functional localization? How do EEG Z scores relate to brain homeostasis and functional Localization? How to link patient symptoms and complaints to de-regulation and functional localization? How to develop biofeedback protocols based on the patient’s symptoms and complaints and linkage to de-regulated brain function? How to compare NeuroGuide FFT Z scores to instantaneous Z scores?
IV- Basic Practice of Z Score Training
Installing and configuring the system for training Feedback and control display panels and options Built-in Z Score training setup files Setting up specific Z score feedback protocols Use of the Event Wizard and Math Wizard Review of the 76 Available Z scores for 2 channels Basic demonstration and hands-on practicum
V- Advanced Practice of Z Score Training
Establishing thresholds and dynamic thresholds Use of "Range" training Use of "All Normal" types of protocols Biasing protocols for targeted training Use of games and animations with Z score training Four-channel Z score training Advanced demonstration and hands-on
Special hotel rates & amenities secured for this workshop
Lunches included Seating Intent: 30 First come, first served.
WHERE: Quality Inn: Richfield, OH $75 per night 4742 Brecksville Road, Richfield, Ohio 44286 Hotel reservations: phone#: 1-330-659-6151 Allow 15-20 minutes travel time from Cleve Hopkins Airport Fly into Cleveland Hopkins or Akron/Canton airport Shuttle provided from Cleveland Hopkins only at no additional feel We try to accommodate special dietary needs Breakfast is included for those who stay at the hotel Lunches are included for all attendees
* This is a specially priced workshop. Affiliate members of BrainMaster Technologies Inc. deduct $50.00 off registration fee (please supply your BrainMaster serial number and purchase date when registering with StressTherapy Solutions Inc.).
Bring your BrainMaster equipment and laptop! However, please note that you do not need to own equipment to attend!
Register Today: StressTherapy Solutions Inc.
CALL: 800-447-8052 or 216-766-5707
MC/Visa/Disc or check
Package price: $695.00
Per day cost: $395.00
Cancellation policy: Must cancel 45 days prior to workshop day for credit towards same workshop at future date. No refunds.
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