*For individuals who have not purchased all of the required software, a temporary software key will be provided for your use during the workshop. You must contact BrainMaster support to schedule a time for installation and testing of this temporary software PRIOR TO YOUR ARRIVAL AT THE WORKSHOP at 440-232-6000 Option 3.
(Schedule subject to change per discretion of Instructor)
[Day 1] Friday – Clinical Principles of Z Score Training and Using 4 to 19 channel Surface Training
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Eastern Time
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
- Review of the history and functional principles of PZOK Training
- Clarification of the elements unique to PZOK and why it fundamentally differs from other approaches to Live Z-Score Neurofeedback
BREAK – 10:30 AM – 10:45 AM
10:45 AM – 12:30 PM
- Introduction to surface Z score protocols 4 to 19 channels
LUNCH – 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
- Overview of evaluation and assessment options for up to 19 channel surface PZOK
- Discussion of clinical considerations when selecting between protocols
BREAK – 3:00 PM – 3:15 PM
3:15 PM – 6:00 PM
- Practicum Steve (2 Contact hours BCIA)
[Day 2] Saturday – Introductory Skills for Neurofeedback Providers – 4 through 19 channel training
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Eastern Time
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
- Overview of the 10-20 system
- Effective placement of EEG sensors on the scalp for 4 or more Channels
- Initial set up and review of client folders in BrainAvatar 4.0 software – Tom
BREAK – 10:30 AM – 10:45 AM
10:45 AM – 11:15 AM
- Brief discussion of principles behind PZOK training approach and review of set-up and administration of an introductory PZOK and PZOKUL protocol
11:15 AM – 12:30 AM
- Practicum – Attendees practice setting up and running brief training sessions on each other under supervision.
LUNCH – 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
- Discussion regarding how to adjust training thresholds
- Overview of how to select and adjust various feedback options
- Clinical assessment options and protocol design for PZOK training when using a 4 channel Atlantis vs a 19 channel Discovery amplifier
BREAK – 3:30 PM – 3:45 PM
3:45 PM – 6:00 PM
- Practicum – practice setting up and running brief training sessions under supervision (2 contact hours BCIA)
[Day 3] Sunday – 19 Channel sLoreta PZOK (Z Score) and Amplitude Neurofeedback
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Eastern Time
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
- Introduction and review of sLoreta (Select ROI) setting file
- Discussion of how this differs from a surface training approach
- How to set up training folders and adapt settings within the folders for individual client treatment priorities
BREAK – 10:30 AM – 10:45 AM
10:45 AM – 12:30 PM – Overview of evaluation and assessment options for 19 channel sLoreta
- Review of reference materials for Regions of Interest
- Discussion of clinical considerations (cases) when selecting between protocols
- Use of QEEGPRO sLoreta settings file as a download To BrainAvatar (1 contact hour BCIA)
LUNCH – 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
1:30 PM – 6:00 PM
- Practicum – running sLoreta Z-Score and Amplitude Training Protocol training session – Steve (2 contact hours BCIA)