Demystifying Neurofeedback

Hosted by Leigh Povia, MSW, LCSW, RPT, BCN

Explore what neurofeedback is, what it is not, and how it can be integrated clinically alongside other modalities.

_{Two-Hour Lecture & Demonstration | Available On Demand}

A Practical Intro to Neurofeedback

Join Leigh Povia for a 2-hour introduction to neurofeedback. Participants will learn what neurofeedback is, what it is not, and how it can be used in a clinical capacity. Leigh shares her history with neurofeedback from the perspective of working with other modalities prior to neurofeedback, and what models and approaches are available.

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What to Expect From This Course

Get to Know Neurofeedback: Participants will be able to articulate a definition of neurofeedback and name different models or clinical approaches utilized through neurofeedback.

Learn How It Helps: Participants will learn the fundamentals of how neurofeedback works, how neurofeedback is used in a clinical capacity, and how it could be applied to different client populations in an appropriate manner.

Live Neurofeedback Demo: Participants will see a demonstration of a neurofeedback session including the process of applying electrodes, instructing the client, and operating a neurofeedback system.

Where to Go Next: Participants will hear about neurofeedback training, costs, and how to evaluate a neurotherapist's approach within the context of referring clients or patients.

Read More About Demystifying Neurofeedback

Many therapists express confusion about what neurofeedback or EEG Biofeedback is. In speaking to the therapeutic community, many have expressed the mistaken beliefs that it inserts something into the brain. This presentation is aimed at clarifying what neurofeedback is and what it is not. Course participants will learn the basic principles of neurofeedback and how it is connected to biophysiology, operant and classical conditioning. They will also be introduced to the history of neurofeedback.

In addition to learning about what neurofeedback is, participants also need to know how it can be used to help the individuals and families they work with. This course will discuss the research that supports neurofeedback and the research that does not support it. It will explore populations that neurofeedback has been shown to help and which models of neurofeedback have been used in those treatments.

One of the most prominent models of neurofeedback is the Arousal Model. Participants will learn basics of how the brain functions and how symptoms can be looked at in terms of arousal to the central nervous system. Participants will learn about energy frequencies in the brain and how they affect arousal. Under Arousal, Over Arousal, Unstable Arousal and Disordered Arousal categories will be discussed both in symptomology as well as how it is linked to energy frequencies in the brain. (1 Hour)A portion of this course will be devoted to explaining two major concepts that are closely related to how the arousal model of neurofeedback functions: the Salience Network and the Default Mode Network.

While the arousal model of neurofeedback is the most widely accepted model of neurofeedback, it is not the only model. This course will also briefly describe other models of neurofeedback training, such as Coherence Training, QEEG driven Training, Z-Score training to name a few.

Some clinicians will be able to invest in the training and equipment necessary to use neurofeedback in their practice and some will not. For this reason, this course will talk about how neurofeedback can be used in conjunction with other therapeutic modalities emphasizing the complimentary components. Looking at how clinicians can refer to a neurofeedback provider and how they can determine if a certain neurofeedback provider is the right fit for their clients. Just like any other therapeutic modality, we do not all have the same training or philosophical underpinnings so knowing what questions to ask will help the individual therapists feel confident in their referrals.

About Leigh Povia

Leigh Povia, MSW, LCSW, RPT, BCN is a Board Certified Neurofeedback provider. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New Jersey, Registered Play Therapist, Certified EMDR Therapist, and an Approved EMDR Consultant.

Leigh is currently working in private practice at Center for Dynamic Growth in Hamilton, New Jersey, an agency she created to provide a multi-modal approach to healing. Leigh works with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples, as well as taking ample time to provide mentoring and consultations for other therapists.

"Many people misunderstand or are intimidated by neurofeedback. For example, therapists often express the mistaken beliefs that it inserts something into the brain, which it does not. This course will help clarify what neurofeedback is and what it is not, and who it can help."

Demystifying Neurofeedback with Leigh Povia

Join Leigh Povia for a 2-hour introduction to neurofeedback. Participants will learn what neurofeedback is, what it is not, and how it can be used in a clinical capacity. Participants will have space to ask questions, and learn about getting trained in neurofeedback.

$75.00 USD

This course is designed to address neurofeedback's principles, history, and the methods used in neurofeedback training. It will also explore how to evaluate a neurotherapist before referring your client to them, or options for pursuing your own training in the modality.

Among the topics to be examined:

The basic principles of neurofeedback. *How NF is connected to biophysiology, operant and classical conditioning.
The history of neurofeedback.
The energy/electrical frequencies in the brain and how they affect arousal.
Various models of neurofeedback training.
Populations neurofeedback has been shown to help and what models were used.
What questions to ask a neurotherapist to help the referring clinician feel confident in their neurofeedback referrals.

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Participants who complete this course can earn 2 Continuing Education (CE) credit hours for their participation.

Upon completion of this course and the provided assessments, attendees will demonstrate their ability to:

Demonstrate an understanding of neurofeedback, how the modality works, and how it can be utilized clinically.

Explain how neurofeedback interacts with the brain, and why neurotherapists utilize the modality with their populations.