Neurofeedback Clinical Course
May 22nd - 26th, 2012
Schlosshotel Berg near Munich
We are proud to announce another neurofeedback seminar in Germany. The course is extended to five days to allow for more practicum!
According to Siegfried and Susan Othmer
lectured in German
by Dr. Meike Wiedemann, Philippe Gauffriau and Dr. Bernhard Wandernoth.Five-Day Clinical Course on Neurofeedback
A comprehensive introduction to the technical background and clinical application of Neurofeedback. This course includes lectures, demonstration, discussion and hands-on practical experience. You work in groups of two on our own neurofeedback systems that are approved as medical device. You will acquire the knowledge and experience to begin working with this exciting technique for improving self-regulation and enhancing brain function. After attending this course you will be able to immediately implement neurofeedback in your practice.
Course Description
An intensive hands-on introduction to the clinical practice of Neurofeedback where you will:
- Learn about the technical basics of the functionality of Neurofeedback systems and of EEG signal processing.
- Learn mechanisms of neurophysiologic self-regulation and how specific patterns of disregulation lead to physical, emotional and behavioural symptoms.
- Gain experience with Neurofeedback instrumentation that exercises the brains mechanisms of self-regulation and improves brain function.
- Learn about assessment tools that allow new insight into your patient’s symptoms and guide Neurofeedback training.
- Gain knowledge and skills that will allow you to incorporate Neurofeedback into your clinical practice.
- Begin empowering your patients to function better and increase their ability to benefit from other therapies.
Upon completion of the course you will be able to:
- Describe the EEG training process.
- Use Neurofeedback instrumentation at a basic level.
- Assess new clients for viability of Neurofeedback training.
- Describe Neurofeedback protocols for clinical and peak-performance applications.
- Assess progress and completion of training.
More information:
Who should attend
- Health and mental health practitioners who wish to add Neurofeedback to their clinical practice.
- Psychologists, Psychiatrists
- Social workers, Educators
- Family therapists, Nurses
- Physical therapists and occupational therapists, Neurologists
Preparation
Familiarity with the content of the following books will be assumed:
Primer of EEG: With a Mini-Atlas by A. James Rowan, Eugene Tolunsky
The Neuroscience of Psychotherapy by Louis Cozolino
A Symphony in the Brain by Jim Robbins
ADD the 20 Hour Solution by Mark Steinberg and Siegfried Othmer
Credits offered
Psychologists - EEG Info is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. EEG Info maintains responsibilty for its content. CEs: 35
Nurses - Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 14536 for 27 contact hours.
MFCC and LCSW - Course meets the qualifications for 32 hours of continuing education credit for MFTs and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. The EEG Info is Provider Number 3628.
Credits in Germany
The Bavarian Psychotherapist Chamber has granted 56 training points for this course.
Occupational therapists: 40 training points for the whole course.
Participants must have paid tuition fee, signed in and out each day, attended the entire seminar, and completed an evaluation, in order to receive a certificate of completion/attendance.
About the lecturers
Priv. doz. Dr. Meike Wiedemann
Chief Scientist, EEG Info Europe
Meike Wiedemann is a neurobiologist and works as an associate professor for biofeedback and neurofeedback at the University Hohenheim / Germany. In research she mainly deals with the development of pre-clinical screening models and the effect of micro gravitation on the central nervous system. Since 2002 she runs a private practice for biofeedback and hypnosis, with an emphasis on neurofeedback, in Stuttgart. Since early 2011 she is employed as chief scientist at EEG Info Europe. Here, she is responsible for coordinating studies in the field of neurofeedback and for participating in the further development of the Othmer-Method.
Philippe Gauffriau
Philippe Gauffriau is an occupational therapist with more than 10 years of experience, mainly in the fields of pediatrics and neurology. He is also a qualified AD(H)D therapist. He has been working with neurofeedback according to the Othmer metho. Philippe Gauffriau teaches courses in German and French.
Dr. Ing. Bernhard Wandernoth
Bernhard Wandernoth is an electrical engineer and is specialized in information technology and signal processing. Since 1989 he has participated in high-technology programs in the fields of ultra-fast information exchange between satellites. Meanwhile he has an own company. Since 2004 he is head of the development of Neurofeedback systems, exclusively for EEG Info, in close cooperation with Susan and Siegfried Othmer. “There is no big diefference, if you deal with the weak signals of a faraway satellite or with the weak signals we measure as an EEG from the cortex”.
Transportation
- Hotel and Location
- Train schedule: www.bahn.de
Questions?
Do you have any questions? Don't hesitate to contact us!
Our next English course takes place from 2012 April 11th-15th in Malmö/Sweden.
Please click here, to register for the Malmö course
