TRAUMA 24: Neurofeedback and Deep Brain Reorienting Conference
2-Day Hybrid Virtual Conference | October 4th & 5th, 2024
Join Sebern Fisher, Frank Corrigan, and Ruth Lanius for an exploration of how neurofeedback and Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) are opening doors to a new era of brain therapies.
Attend Online or In-Person from Johannesburg, South Africa
Register NowThree Acclaimed Leaders in Trauma Intervention and Research

Sebern Fisher, MA, LCMHC, BCN
Author of Neurofeedback in the Treatment of Developmental Trauma: Calming the Fear-Driven Brain

Frank Corrigan, MD, FRCPsych
Author of Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) - A Transformational Trauma Psychotherapy

Ruth Lanius, MD, PhD, FRCPC-Psychiatry
Director of the PTSD Research Unit at the University of Western Ontario
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Global South Rate
$300
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Important Note
These offers are intended for attendees joining from the Global South.
If you are attending from Europe, Australia, or the US &
Canada, please see here.
Key Information at a Glance
We are excited to be partnering with clinical leaders in South Africa to make this conference available to the global community exploring these powerful healing modalities.
Whether you join us virtually or attend in-person, and regardless of your experience or knowledge of neurofeedback or DBR, this is an unforgettable opportunity to connect, learn, and share.
Hybrid Conference: You can join Sebern Fisher live in South Africa or attend virtually from the comfort of your home or office! All sessions are recorded, with same-day recordings available for review.
Connect With the Community: Participate in live Q&A sessions with the keynotes, attend in-person events, or make use of our online community spaces to connect.
Learn & Grow: By attending the conference (virtually or in-person), you are eligible for continuing education credits at no additional cost.
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Conference Schedule
Day 1 | Friday, October 4th
Session Times Are in South African Standard Time (SAST)
Morning Sessions
8:00am - 8:30am: In-Person Registration
8:30am - 9:00am: Welcome from BFSA & EEGer
9:00am - 10:15am: Sebern Fisher's Setting the Tone: The Traumatized Brain
10:15am - 10:30am: Snack Break
10:30am - 11:30am: Dr. Frank Corrigan's The Neuroscience of Deep Brain Reorienting
11:30am - 12:30pm: Q&A with Sebern Fisher & Dr. Frank Corrigan
Lunch Hour
12:30pm - 1:30pm: Lunch Break
Evening Sessions
1:30pm - 2:30pm: Dr. Andrew Nicholson's Research on Neurofeedback for Complex PTSD
2:30pm - 3:25pm: Dr. Ruth Lanius' Alpha Neurofeedback: Reaching a New Steady State After Trauma
3:25pm - 3:40pm: Snack Break
3:40pm - 4:25pm: Dr. Ruth Lanius' Transforming Traumatic Memory with DBR
4:25pm - 4:45pm: Q&A with Dr. Lanius
4:45pm - 5:00pm: Closing Remarks for Day 1 with Lars Vala
Day 2 | Saturday, October 5th
Session Times Are in South African Standard Time (SAST)
Morning Sessions
8:30am - 8:40am: Announcements & Welcome
8:40am - 9:00am: Case Study with NF & DBR
9:00am - 10:15am: Sebern Fisher's Walking the Tiger and Letting Her Sleep (Part 1)
10:15am - 10:30am: Snack Break
10:30am - 11:30am: Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) Demonstration with Dr. Frank Corrigan
11:30am - 12:00pm: Q&A with Sebern Fisher & Dr. Frank Corrigan
Lunch Hour
12:00pm - 1:00pm: Lunch Break
Evening Sessions
1:00pm - 1:15pm: Ellen Shaw-Smith’s Attuned Neurofeedback
1:15pm - 2:15pm: Sebern Fisher's Walking the Tiger and Letting Her Sleep (Part 2)
2:15pm - 3:00pm: Dr. Frank Corrigan's Protoself: Concept and Guided Exercise
3:00pm - 3:15pm: Snack Break
3:15pm - 4:00pm: Panel Discussion with Dr. Ruth Lanius, Dr. Frank Corrigan, & Sebern Fisher
4:00pm - 4:45pm: Sebern Fisher's Take Home Message
4:45pm - 5:00pm: Closing Remarks from BFSA & EEGer

A Message from Lars Vala, CEO
In this time of increasing upheaval and conflict, there are also luminous opportunities emerging. As many of you know, among the opportunities are the promising outcomes from neurofeedback and Deep Brain Reorienting. We are excited to invite you to this event, a hybrid in-person and online live-streaming conference, October 4 & 5 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
The keynote speakers are Dr. Ruth Lanius, Dr. Frank Corrigan, and Sebern Fisher, three pioneers in recovering from trauma. They are gathered to share with you the gathering evidence of what neurofeedback and Deep Brain Reorienting can do, bringing hope to our communities in these uncertain times.
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