Neurofeedback in a Clinical Practice

Course Details & Venue Information

Hosted at Western Carolina University (WCU) at Biltmore Park in Asheville, North Carolina

July 2025 Training Cohort

Participants traveling are recommended to use Asheville Regional Airport (AVL). Parking is available on-site with several nearby hotels & restaurants. Recommendations are provided with registration.

July 7th-10th, 2025
Monday: 8am-6pm
Tuesday: 8am-6pm
Wednesday: 8:30am-6pm
Thursday: 8:30am-4pm

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Learning Objectives

Explain the basic functions that neurofeedback can affect.
Describe the basic properties of the electroencephalogram (EEG) including amplitude and frequency.
Identify the four "Classic" EEG frequency bandwidths and their associated arousal states.
Describe the basic relationship between brain regulation and the EEG.
Explain the association between brainwave frequencies and other measures of autonomic arousal.
Use EEG neurofeedback equipment to record and measure the EEG from 10-20 Electrode (sensor) sites.
Discuss the various aspects of the EEG that can be trained.
Describe what artifact signals are and can identifv and produce them on the EEG trace.
Explain the history and early clinical applications of the EEG.

Explain the role Dr. Barry Sterman played in identifying the sensory Motor Rhythm (SMR).
Describe how arousal affects task performance.
Describe four types of arousal and the symptoms associated with each of them.
Explain the use or the arousal-based paradigm for behavior and emotional problems.
Explain how to utilize symptom-based protocols.

Describe the research to date on neurofeedback.
Identify four pathologies that have conclusive empirical support for using neurofeedback.
Identity other areas for which there is tentative empirical support for using neurofeedback.
Discuss criticisms of neurofeedback.
Describe a comprehensive assessment and can apply it to neurofeedback.

Explain professional conduct as it related to neurofeedback.
Describe the technology behind neurofeedback and know where to find out more information.
Explain the laws of learning and know where to find more information.
Discuss the importance of combining traditional therapy skills and ethics with neurofeedback.
Set up (write) a neurofeedback protocol.
Use frequency-specific training based on an arousal assessment.
Adjust protocols based on response from previous training.
Make adjustments to a protocol based on review data.
Use targeted approaches to neurofeedback training.
Describe the use of a quantitative EEG.
Explain the impact of medication on symptoms and learning.

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Neurofeedback in a Clinical Practice

Course Details & Venue Information

Hosted at Western Carolina University (WCU) at Biltmore Park in Asheville, North Carolina

July 2025 Training Cohort

Learning Objectives

Explain the basic functions that neurofeedback can affect.

Describe the basic properties of the electroencephalogram (EEG) including amplitude and frequency.

Identify the four "Classic" EEG frequency bandwidths and their associated arousal states.

Describe the basic relationship between brain regulation and the EEG.

Explain the association between brainwave frequencies and other measures of autonomic arousal.

Use EEG neurofeedback equipment to record and measure the EEG from 10-20 Electrode (sensor) sites.

Discuss the various aspects of the EEG that can be trained.

Describe what artifact signals are and can identifv and produce them on the EEG trace.

Explain the history and early clinical applications of the EEG.

Explain the role Dr. Barry Sterman played in identifying the sensory Motor Rhythm (SMR).

Describe how arousal affects task performance.

Describe four types of arousal and the symptoms associated with each of them.

Explain the use or the arousal-based paradigm for behavior and emotional problems.

Explain how to utilize symptom-based protocols.

Describe the research to date on neurofeedback.

Identify four pathologies that have conclusive empirical support for using neurofeedback.

Identity other areas for which there is tentative empirical support for using neurofeedback.

Discuss criticisms of neurofeedback.

Describe a comprehensive assessment and can apply it to neurofeedback.

Explain professional conduct as it related to neurofeedback.

Describe the technology behind neurofeedback and know where to find out more information.

Explain the laws of learning and know where to find more information.

Discuss the importance of combining traditional therapy skills and ethics with neurofeedback.

Set up (write) a neurofeedback protocol.

Use frequency-specific training based on an arousal assessment.

Adjust protocols based on response from previous training.

Make adjustments to a protocol based on review data.

Use targeted approaches to neurofeedback training.

Describe the use of a quantitative EEG.

Explain the impact of medication on symptoms and learning.