Course curriculum

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    Helpful Resources to Review Throughout the Course

    • Biofeedback and EEG Terminology Sheet

    • Neurofeedback Efficacy

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    Chapter #1

    • Welcome!

    • Introduction to Neurofeedback

    • Introduction to Neurofeedback Quiz

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    Chapter #2

    • History & Development of Neurofeedback

    • Hammond 2007 Article Summary

    • Hammond 2007 - What is neurofeedback?

    • History & Development of Neurofeedback Quiz

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    Chapter #3

    • Principles of Human Learning

    • White 1998 Article Summary

    • White 1998 - Alpha-theta neurotherapy as a multi-level matrix of intervention

    • Principles of Human Learning Quiz

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    Chapter #4

    • Electrical Terminology

    • Usakli 2010 Article Summary

    • Usakli 2010 - Improvement of EEG signal acquisition: An electrical aspect for state of the art of the front end

    • Electrical Terminology Quiz

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    Chapter #5

    • Neurophysiological Processes

    • Woodman 2010 Article Summary

    • Woodman 2010 - A brief introduction to the use of event-related potentials in studies of perception and attention

    • Bliss 2011 Article Summary

    • Bliss 2011 - Long-term potentiation and long-term depression: a clinical perspective

    • Olejniczak 2006 Article Summary

    • Olejniczak 2006 - Neurophysiologic basis of EEG

    • Neurophysiological Processes Quiz

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    Chapter #6

    • Neuroanatomy Part 1

    • Goldman 2002 Article Summary

    • Goldman 2002 - Simultaneous EEG and fMRI of the alpha rhythm

    • Neuroanatomy Part 1 Quiz

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    Chapter #7

    • Neuroanatomy Part 2

    • Lei 2018 Article Summary

    • Lei 2018 - Gating of sensory input at subcortical and cortical levels during grasping in humans

    • Neuroanatomy Part 2 Quiz

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    Chapter #8

    • Brodmann Areas

    • Johnson 2007 Article Summary

    • Johnson 2007 - Habituation of auditory evoked potentials: The dynamics of waveform morphology

    • Brodmann Areas Quiz

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    Chapter #9

    • Frequencies & Developmental Aspects of EEG

    • Scott 2005 Article Summary

    • Scott 2005 - Effects of an EEG biofeedback protocol on a mixed substance abusing population

    • Frequencies & Developmental Aspects of EEG Quiz

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    Chapter #10

    • Waveforms & Artifacts

    • McWhinney 2018 Article Summary

    • McWhinney 2018 - The impact of goal-oriented task design on Neurofeedback learning for brain-computer interface control

    • Waveforms & Artifacts Quiz

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    Chapter #11

    • Psychopharmacological Part 1

    • Keyhani 2018 Article Summary

    • Keyhani 2018 - Risks and benefits of marijuana use: a national survey of US adults

    • Psychopharmacological Part 1 Quiz

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    Chapter #12

    • Psychopharmacological Part 2

    • Bennett 2018 Article Summary

    • Bennett 2018 - Biopsychosocial approach to understanding resilience: Stress habituation and where to intervene

    • Psychopharmacological Part 2 Quiz

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    Chapter #13

    • Mental Health Disorders & Neurofeedback

    • Lubar 1976 Article Summary

    • Lubar 1976 - EEG and behavioral changes in a hyperkinetic child concurrent with training of the sensorimotor rhythm (SMR)

    • Luscher 2000 Article Summary

    • Luscher 2000 - Synaptic plasticity and dynamic modulation of the postsynaptic membrane

    • Mental Health Disorders & Neurofeedback Quiz

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    Chapter #14

    • Equipment

    • Sterman 2006 Article Summary

    • Sterman 2006 - Foundation and practice of Neurofeedback for the treatment of epilepsy

    • Equipment Quiz

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    Chapter #15

    • Pre-Training Methods & Client Monitoring

    • Fahrion 1992 Article Summary

    • Fahrion 1992 - Alterations in EEG amplitude, personality factors, and brain electrical mapping after alpha‐theta brainwave training: A controlled case study of an alcoholic in recovery

    • Pre-Training Methods & Client Monitoring Quiz

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    Chapter #16

    • Coaching & Relaxation Techniques

    • Dehghani-Arani 2013 Article Summary

    • Dehghani-Arani 2013 - Neurofeedback training for opiate addiction: improvement of mental health and craving

    • Coaching & Relaxation Techniques Quiz

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    Chapter #17

    • Neuroimaging Techniques & Montages

    • Wentrup 2005 Article Summary

    • Wentrup 2005 - EEG source localization for brain-computer interfaces

    • Neuroimaging Techniques & Montages Quiz

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    Chapter #18

    • Case Studies

    • Seeley 2007 Article Summary

    • Seeley 2007 - Dissociable intrinsic connectivity networks for salience processing and executive control

    • Case Studies Quiz

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    Chapter #19

    • Research Evidence & RCTs

    • Gruzelier 2014 Article Summary

    • Gruzelier 2014 - EEG-Neurofeedback for optimizing performance. I: a review of cognitive and affective outcome in healthy participants

    • Hammond 2011 Article Summary

    • Hammond 2011 - Standards of practice for neurofeedback and neurotherapy: A position paper of the International Society for Neurofeedback & Research

    • Research Evidence & RCTs Quiz

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    Chapter #20

    • BCIA Guidelines Part 1

    • Vaque 2002 Article Summary

    • Vaque 2002 - Template for developing guidelines for the evaluation of the clinical efficacy of psychophysiological interventions

    • BCIA Guidelines Part 1 Quiz

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    Chapter #21

    • BCIA Guidelines Part 2

    • Pigott 2013 Article Summary

    • Pigott 2013 - The evidence-base for neurofeedback as a reimbursable healthcare service to treat attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder

    • Bartholdy 2013 Article Summary

    • Bartholdy 2013 - The potential of neurofeedback in the treatment of eating disorders: a review of the literature

    • BCIA Guidelines Part 2 Quiz

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    Chapter #22

    • Biofeedback Treatment for Trauma

    • Biofeedback Treatment for Trauma Quiz

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    Chapter #23

    • Biofeedback Protocols for Trauma

    • Biofeedback Protocols for Trauma Quiz

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    Chapter #24

    • Developing a Treatment Plan Part I

    • Robbins 1998 Article Summary

    • Robbins 1998 - Wired for miracles

    • Developing a Treatment Plan Part I Quiz

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    Chapter #25

    • Developing a Treatment Plan Part II

    • Bazanova 2018 Article Summary

    • Bazanova 2018 - On the efficiency of individualized theta/beta ratio Neurofeedback combined with forehead EMG training in ADHD children

    • Jemmer 2006 Article Summary

    • Jemmer 2006 - Abreaction-Catharsis: Stirring Dull Roots with Spring Rain

    • Developing a Treatment Plan Part II Quiz

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    Chapter #26

    • Developing a Treatment Plan Part III

    • Groenveld 2019 Article Summary

    • Groenveld 2019 - Z-score Neurofeedback and heart rate variability training for adults and children with symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: A retrospective study

    • Developing a Treatment Plan Part III Quiz

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    Chapter #27

    • Developing a Treatment Plan Part IV

    • Developing a Treatment Plan Part IV Quiz

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    Chapter #28

    • Introduction to Trauma & Traditional Forms of Treatment

    • Introduction to Trauma & Traditional Forms of Treatment Quiz

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    Chapter #29

    • Trauma & the Brain Quiz

    • Trauma & the Brain

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    Chapter #30

    • Neurofeedback & Trauma

    • Neurofeedback & Trauma Quiz

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    Chapter #31

    • Neurofeedback Protocols for Trauma

    • Neurofeedback Protocols for Trauma Quiz

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    Chapter #32

    • QEEG & Trauma

    • QEEG & Trauma Quiz

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    Chapter #33

    • QEEG Assessment of Trauma

    • QEEG Assessment of Trauma Quiz

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    Final Exam

    • Final Exam Information

    • Final Exam

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    Next Steps

    • Next Steps!

    • Why is it crucial to take all 3 courses? (Biofeedback, Neurofeedback, and QEEG)

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    Additional Materials

    • Performing Neurofeedback - A Full Case Example Part I

    • Performing Neurofeedback - A Full Case Example Part II

    • Performing Neurofeedback – A Full Case Example Part III

    • L1.1 Introduction to Neurofeedback

    • L1.2 Developing a Treatment Plan Part I

    • L1.3 Developing a Treatment Plan Part II

    • L1.4 Developing a Treatment Plan Part III

    • L1.5 Developing a Treatment Plan Part IV

    • Wilson 2011 - Clinical Use of a One Hertz Bin Electroencephalography Assessment

    • Cortical Brodmann Areas

    • Gunkelman - Drug Exposure & QEEG Findings

    • Thompson 2006 - Improving Attention in Adults and Children: Differing Electroencephalography Profiles and Implications for Training

    • Hammond 2005 - Neurofeedback with anxiety and affective disorders

    • Dias 2011 - A New Neurofeedback Protocol for Depression

    • Transcranial Technologies - Cortical Functions

    • Swatzyna 2017 - Integration of EEG Into Psychiatric Practice: A Step Toward Precision Medicine for Autism Spectrum Disorder

    • BrainBit - One of many hardware/software options in the field