ISNR - 2017 ISNR Annual Conference

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September 18, 2017 - 8:00AM-5:30PM PCW Day 1

September 19, 1917 - 8:00AM-5:30PM PCW Day 2

September 20, 2017 - 8:00AM-5:30PM PCW Day 3

September 21, 2017 - 7:00AM-8:00AM Plenary

September 21, 2017 - 8:00AM-9:00AM

September 21, 2017 - 9:10AM-10:10AM

September 21, 2017 - 10:20AM-11:35AM Invited Speaker

September 21, 2017 - 11:45AM-1:00PM Invited Speaker

September 21, 2017 - 3:15PM-6:30PM Workshop

September 22, 2017 - 7:00AM-8:00AM Plenary 1

September 22, 2017 - 8:00AM-9:00AM Plenary 2

September 22, 2017 - 9:10AM-10:10AM Plenary

September 22, 2017 - 10:20AM-11:35AM Invited Speaker

September 22, 2017 - 11:45AM-1:00PM Keynote Speaker

September 22, 2017 - 3:15PM-6:30PM Workshop

September 23, 2017 - 7:00AM-8:00AM Plenary

September 23, 2017 - 8:00AM-9:00AM Plenary

September 23, 2017 - 9:10AM-10:10AM Plenary

September 23, 2017 - 10:20AM-11:35AM Invited Speaker

September 23, 2017 - 11:45AM-1:00PM Keynote Speaker

September 23, 2017 - 3:15PM-6:30PMWorkshop

September 24, 2017 - 10:00AM-12:00PM Keynote Speaker

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Please rate the speaker(s) as a group. You will have the opportunity to elaborate on an individual speaker in the following question.

Objective 1: Enhance the knowledge and clinical application of evidenced-based assessment, treatment, neuro-modulation, and neurofeedback training techniques.

By meeting the above objective my professional competence will increase because I have acquired new strategies to use in my practice.

By meeting the above objective my professional performance will improve because I should be able to implement the new strategies.

By meeting the above objective my patient outcomes should improve due to the implementation of newly-learned strategies.

If you have additional comments regarding the session or individual speaker(s) - e.g. teaching ability, expertise, organization of materials, etc. - please use the space below:

Objective 2: Promote research and engagement into the methodologies, practices and theoretical concepts of neuroscience, EEG operant conditional and biofeedback

By meeting the above objective my professional competence will increase because I have acquired new strategies to use in my practice.

By meeting the above objective my professional performance will improve because I should be able to implement the new strategies.

By meeting the above objective my patient outcomes should improve due to the implementation of newly-learned strategies.

Objective 3: Accurately identify clinical symptomology and implement ethically sound, skilled treatment to a wide variety of individuals

By meeting the above objective my professional competence will increase because I have acquired new strategies to use in my practice.

By meeting the above objective my professional performance will improve because I should be able to implement the new strategies.

By meeting the above objective my patient outcomes should improve due to the implementation of newly-learned strategies.

Name the various lobes of the brainÂ

Identify the unique functions of the separate lobes of the brain

Summarize the concepts of the Arousal Mode

Identify rapid diagnostic procedures

Interpret QEEG data

Identify common QEEG signatures for disorders

Point out EEG patterns for trauma

Determine conditions requiring full QEEG

Explain what defines the various montages and the circumstances of their use

Describe how LORETA and sLORETA-based interpretation and training provide unique capabilities compared to surface metrics

Identify the best subject inclusion and exclusion criteria for building a database

Tell the origins of the EEG

Identify t-tests, alpha and P levels, correlational relationships, and z-scores

Identify the origins of the ISF signal in cortex

State the behavior associated with Infraslow Frequencies in research

Identify equipment and software specific to slow wave training

Show how to master specific software and equipment used in ISF training

Implement ISF concepts in treatment populations

Name at least three prominent networks common across several models

Describe the hubs of the Default Mode Network

Identify the fundamental concept behind graph theory

Describe cross frequency communication in the context of networks adaptability

Devise a strategy for a network based protocol

Name basic principles of EEG preprocessing: artifact correction, automated spike detection, spectral analysis of EEG

Identify mechanisms of generation of infra-slow oscillations, EEG rhythms (theta, alpha, beta)

Explain the brain systems and mechanisms of their functioning

Summarize how to measure neuromarkers of normal information processing

Identify how to measure neuromarkers of abnormal information processing: ADHD, schizophrenia, OCD, autism

Describe how qeeg assessment data is combined with symptom and behavioral data to construct a brain-based intake

Explain how neurofeedback protocols that target specific EEG amplitude and connectivity parameters can be expected to lead to clinically significant functional change in clients

Explain how brain connectivity is reflected in QEEG measurements and in clinical presentation, and how changes in brain connectivity are reflected in client outcomes

Articulate the principles of sLORETA brain activation imaging and neurofeedback in clinical practice

Describe the principles of infra-slow fluctuations (ISF) and the literature base supporting its interpretation and use.

Tell the EEG Basics

Summarize how neurofeedback really works

Explain how to decide or target what to train

Explain the basic concepts needed for beginners

Summarize the different points of view in the field about the type of training

Explain the necessity of affect regulation in the treatment developmental trauma

Describe at least four protocols that can address fear and rage

Describe neurofeedback approaches to quieting shame

Describe the relationship between affect regulation and executive function.

Develop a plan for integrating neurofeedback and psychotherapy

Identify how pEMF, tDCS/tACS/tRNS affects the brain

Identify how stimulation modalities can enhance neurofeedback outcomes

Setup the NeuroField64 synchronized stimulation/neurofeedback platform

Utilize the NeuroField64 stimulation databases

Identify and quantify clinical symptoms in the

Explain the pathophysiological foundations of concussion

Identify QEEG patterns often found in concussion

Apply this knowledge to neurofeedback regiments to treat concussion

Summarize the experimental NF protocol for anxiety with active sham group condition

Identify additional qualitative and quantitative assessment tools for NF research

Identify methodological considerations for statistical NF data analysis

Summarize the generation of the EEG from a physiological point of view

Explain how clinically relevant brain function can be discerned using EEG and QEEG techniques

State how QEEG can be used to assess clients, and to assess client treatment progress

Distinguish distinct algorithms used to predict at least 3 basic cognitive functions in humans

Describe the relative importance of connectivity measures in predictive algorithms versus power measures of the EEG

Devise a strategy for a multivariate based protocol

Summarize ASD symptomology, diagnoses, and epidemiology

Explain the need for individualization of treatment

Use assessment information to inform the neurofeedback approach

Measure EEG phase reset in short distance inter-electrode combinations

Identify the ways of application of the methodology for predicting clinical outcome in response to pharmacological medication process for constructing and monitoring protocols of neuromodulation

Explain how a â€œSmall Worldâ€ mode of network dynamics is related to human intelligence

Summarize the theoretical basis of a newly developed methodology of extracting functional neuromarkers from spontaneous multi-channel EEG, event-related de/synchronization, and event-related potentials (ERP)

Identify the ways of application of the methodology for predicting clinical outcome in response to pharmacological medication

Identify the process for constructing and monitoring protocols of neuromodulation

Explain the generation of the EEG from a physiological point of view

Summarize how clinically relevant brain function can be discerned using EEG and QEEG techniques

State how QEEG can be used to assess clients, and to assess client treatment progress

Tell the differences between bivariate and multivariate coherence approaches

Identify various multivariate coherence assessment techniques

Describe the history of Deep States neurofeedback

Explain how research on psychedelic medicine relates to Deep States neurofeedback

Design neurofeedback protocols to promote a variety of Deep States

Identify the purpose of having and following professional ethics

Identify scope of practice issues related to qEEG and neurofeedback

Identify key aspects of client/patient orientation to qEEG and neurofeedback

Identify the level of anxiety and depression in clients based entirely on qEEG analysis

Determine the phase of client anxiety or depression based entirely on qEEG analysis

Deduce the best training locations for reducing symptoms of anxiety or depression based on qEEG analysis

List the multiple critical regulatory functions of astroglial cells

Demonstrate understanding of the action on the brain as well as the theoretical foundations for the ultra low frequency approach

Use Connectome maps of the brainâ€™s interconnections to explain the spillover or global effect of Neurofeedback training to self and clients

Explain how EEG, QEEG and ERP are useful in the diagnosis of concussions and TBIÂ

Summarize how HRV is useful in reducing the physiological effects of TBI and can be combined with Neurofeedback

Talk about how Neurofeedback stimulation can be successful in treating the cognitive and neurological effects of TBI

Describe EEG collection and interpretation concepts, such as montages; active, reference, and ground electrodes, analog-to-digital conversion, QEEG, LORETA source density analysis

Name electrical and instrumentation terms including impedance, differential

Identify common artifacts including eye movement, muscle tension, cardiac, electrode movement

Recognize how cultural beliefs affect how trauma symptoms manifest

Recognize alternate symptoms of PTSD symptoms not usually seen in Western culture

Be aware how various barriers rooted in culture can prevent effective use of NF

Describe neurofeedback efficacy in symptom management of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy relative to other treatments

Describe current treatments for CIPN and results of current clinical trials

Describe effect sizes of each outcome measured in our trial, and implications for training protocols and future study design

1. Based on the content of this presentation, the participant will be able to understand the benefits of four channel neurofeedback for individuals with depressive symptoms

Based on the content of this presentation, the participant will be able to differentiate between the efficacy of various treatment options for depression

Based on the content of this presentation, the participant will be able to understand the extent to which neurofeedback will show maintained efficacy post treatment

. Based on the content of this presentation, the participant will be able to understand the epidemiology of traumatic brain injury and its subsequent clinical implications

Based on the content of this presentation, the participant will be able to understand how coherence measures and 4 channel multivariate neurofeedback relate to the reduction of symptomology associated with MTBI

Based on the content of this presentation, the participants will be able to understand the role time of treatment plays in the exploration of functional reductions of symptomology

Understand the importance of EEG data, and how it can reduce treatment failure

Identify the 3 most common causes for encephalopathy that they are likely to encounter in their practice

Identify the 4 neurobiomarkers associated with psychotropic medication failure

State the basic principle of Independent Component Analysis (ICA)

Describe at least 2 concerns for using ICA and other forms of auto-artifacting when artifacting the EEG

List at least 2 types of EEG epileptic events that may have clinical relevance

Explain how functional MRI works

Identify connectivity networks in the brain

State the transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation targeting of specific brainstem centers

Summarize the use of SMR, Beta and Alpha/Theta protocols that are still being used

State how to choose protocols based on clinical data overlayed with knowledge of brain regions by function, including Brodmann areas

Review logic for choosing reward and inhibits frequencies

Summarize the development of early SMR, Beta and Alpha/Theta protocols that are still being used

Explain how to choose reward and inhibits

identify key components for protocol selections based on qEEGs

Explain how pulsed Electromagnetic (pEMF) frequencies can act as a cellular repair treatment

Explain how Infra Slow Oscillations (ISO) are related to glial cells that oversee key neuronal activities

Add Z-score cycling with ISO or pEMF to their practice providing they have the matching equipment and software combination

Define concussion injury

List at least one basic pathophysiologic principle of concussion injury at macroscopic, microscopic and molecular levels

Identify at least 5 signs and 5 symptoms of concussion injury

Describe the patterns of connectivity in the brain that underlie dissociation

Describe the role of affect regulation difficulties in developmental trauma

State a basic understanding of the connection between motherlessness, affect regulation and the sense of self

Identify which regions in the brain, indicated by current published research, are recruited when a person is experiencing heartbreak as a result of a disrupted romantic relationship

Evaluate the utility of qEEG assessment and sLORETA imaging in determining whether neurofeedback could potentially facilitate a post-relationship recovery arc for a client having difficulty resolving residual romantic feelings

Select regions to include in an sLORETA z-score neurofeedback training protocol intended to increase romantic resiliency

Describe the most common clinical epilepsy syndromes

Explain how the published data might inform choice of patient and specific protocol for seizure-focused neurofeedback training

Describe the common baseline findings on QEEG in patients with epilepsy

Name the QEEG subtypes of Autism and Asperger's and how they differ and overlap

Use QEEG and computerized testing to guide NF protocol selection and monitoring of NF results

Apply Neurofeedback strategies and techniques for Autism, Asperger's and ADD/ADHD

Identify how to reduce incorrect diagnosis in clinical setting

Explain bio markers

Describe how to improve children's academic successes

Explain how tDCS/tACS/tRNS and pEMF impacts the brain via BOLD MRI research

Summarize how tDCS/tACS/tRNs/pEMF stimulation methods can be synchronized with EEG neurofeedback to improve treatment outcomes

Learn from case presentations of actual clinical data

Summarize how the impact of developmental trauma on the brain functioning, well-being of the individual and society

List current research concerning the effects of neurofeedback on children ages 6-13 with developmental trauma

Summarize the role of neurofeedback in the treatment of treat children with developmental trauma

Recite the lifelong effects of Developmental Trauma and psychiatric affects

List the areas of the brain effected by developmental trauma

Summarize the brain function, coherence and connectivity issues associated with developmental trauma

Summarize the huge clinical/economical impact of a neurofeedback intervention for the treatment of multi-resistant chronic back pain

Discuss the Riemannian geometry and statistical blind source separation

List the requirements in terms of clinical trial methodology including post-hoc EEG data pre-processing and processing, statistical analysis, and correlation analysis

Understand that it is possible to evaluate and treat attention deficits in infants

Identify prenatal and perinatal risk factors for brain damage

Identify the most important white matter injuries

Name and discuss the function of key brain structures affected by childhood maltreatment

Discuss the concept of sensitive periods and how it applies to the effects of exposure to early life stress

Enumerate clinical and neurobiological differences between maltreated and non-maltreated individuals with the same primary psychiatric diagnosis

Summarize ASD symptomology, diagnoses, and epidemiology

Debate the need for individualization of treatment

Explain the potential causes and neuropsychological underpinnings of Autism Spectrum Disorder

Describe a phenomenological, or noetic, methodology to quantify consciousness (subjective experience) in reference to short stimulus conditions via retrospective phenomenological assessment (RPA)

Describe the methodological and statistical limits for using RPA to assess the intensities and patterns of consciousness via the Phenomenology of Consciousness Inventory (PCI)

Determine his or her own hypnotic responsivity index via a demonstrational/experiential exercise, illustrating how this approach can quantify phenomenological experience, in this case, in reference to an eyes closed period during hypnosis that each participant will experience

Describe the 4 different styles of meditation

Match client goals to specific meditation styles

Explain how each style fits with specific mental health concerns

Explain how to improve manual editing (artifacting QEEG data) skills

Point out differences between 4 databases (graphically)

Explain the function of several key ROIâ€™s as well as the triple network

Describe the neurobiology of trauma and how it impacts upon symptom presentation

Identify the neural networks of trauma

Explain how to target commonly dysregulated neural networks PTSD with neurofeedback

Identify distinct ROI that can be selected appropriate for the types of behavior being explored

Describe the steps for data reduction of EEG variables that can be used when exploring which ROIs and what frequencies may be important to optimize to minimize a predisposition to have excessive anxiety.Â

Devise a strategy for a multivariate-based protocol

Identify appropriate CPT codes for QEEG and Neurofeedback,

Identify and locate scope of practice for their profession in their state,

Name the different ways to bill insurance and considerations for deciding which way(s) to bill insurance

Demonstrate knowledge of learning theory and exposure therapy theory

Utilize Heart Rate Variability biofeedback in coping exposure

Design and compare Virtual Reality exposure protocols for phobic disorders

Identify the use of norms and age regression in enhancing sensitivity of QEEG

Identify EEG source localization as a surrogate for neuroimaging

State the importance of addressing the pathophysiological heterogeneity of disorders

Please rate the following:

The program was relevant to my work.

Content matched stated objectives.

Usefulness of handouts/AV.

Quality of facilities.

How well did the educational sessions give a balanced view of therapeutic options, including the use of generic names?

If you rated any of the above questions with 'fair,' 'poor,' 'disagree,' or 'strongly disagree' please explain in detail (e.g. session title, speaker name, situtation):

Do you believe this activity was appropriate for the scope of your professional activities?

Was the educational content scientifically sound?

If faculty spoke about off-label or investigational uses of a product, was that information disclosed to you?

Was the mode of education effective to learning?

If you answered "No" to any of the above questions, please explain.

Did you perceive any product/service/company/commercial bias in any educational session you attended or materials you received?

If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please detail the situation below (e.g. session title, speaker name):

Were you solicited by sales personnel in an educational room (other areas do not matter) while you attended this educational activity?

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How much did you learn as a result of this education program?

What specifically did you learn during this activity that you intend to integrate into your practice?

What questions have arisen in your practice for which you need answers/strategies that you can implement?

What patient/client problems or patient/client challenges do you feel you are not able to address appropriately or to your satisfaction?

What problems are your patients/clients communicating to you that need attention or follow up?

Are you interested in basic, intermediate or advanced level trainings?

Basic

Intermediate

Advanced

What barriers might you have that would interfere with implementation of new information learned from this training?

How can this training (the overall meeting) be improved to better impact competence, performance and/or patient/client outcomes?

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