GNI: BCIA Didactic Course – Neurofeedback Bootcamp for Beginners



StressTherapy Solutions presents

BCIA Didactic Course – Neurofeedback Bootcamp for Beginners

April 12, 13, 19 & 20, 2024

Virtual Workshop

Steve Warner
Thomas Collura

Steve Warner PhD, BCN QEEG-D

Primary STS Certified GNI Instructor

Thomas Collura Ph.D., QEEG-D, BCN, LPCC-S

STS Certified GNI Instructor

Total CEs: 36 Hours

Whether you’re looking to become familiar with neurofeedback or expand your existing knowledge, this course serves as a guide to navigating basic steps that will improve and enhance your practice. This program not only explores the use of neurofeedback software and equipment, but also brings to light current research and treatment techniques that have ensured positive changes in clients and benefited clinicians worldwide. It is also the only course that introduces database guidance and live Z-score training! Practitioners seeking BCIA certification can also earn up to 36 credit hours if they attend the full course!

This workshop also offers an extra day of optional hands-on training that provides familiarity and experience! This practicum will be held at the end, and can be purchased for an additional fee. Equipment is not required for attendance, as guests may pair up for practice. ($195 for workshop attendees, $250 for non-attendees).

Who is this workshop for?

  • Psychologists, Psychiatrists (←only partial credit for MDs via APA), Social Workers, MFTs, Counselors, Substance Abuse Counselors, , Nurses, Dentists, Other:_Chiropractors, and technicians under licensed supervision, and other health care professionals accepted by BCIA
  • Certain workshops may require prerequisite training/licensure. Call STS for further information.
  • Medical doctors are welcome to attend all STS workshops. CME’s are not guaranteed.
  • Chiropractors, Technicians under licensed supervision, and other health care professionals accepted by BCIA

BCIA Blueprint Areas

  • Orientation to Neurofeedback – 4 hours
  • Basic Neurophysiology and Neuroanatomy – 4 hours
  • Instrumentation and Electronics – 4 hours
  • Research Evidence Base for Neurofeedback – 2 hours
  • Psychopharmacological Considerations – 2 hours
  • Developing Treatment Protocols – 6 hours
  • Treatment Implementation – 6 hours
  • Ethical and Professional Conduct – 2 hours
  • Current Trends in Neurofeedback – 2 hours
  • Patient Client Assessment – 4 hours

Educational Objectives

1. Identify whether a client is suitable for neurofeedback
2. Describe the fundamentals of neurofeedback training
3. Explain how to use a relaxation protocol using neurofeedback specific to the client’s presentation
4. Describe how to run a neurofeedback session with a client
5. Identify how to make necessary adjustments to a neurofeedback protocol that maximize positive outcomes based on the client’s presenting symptoms.
6. Contrast the conditions appropriate for neurofeedback training (i.e., anxiety, stress reduction, attentional difficulties) and when it is not appropriate (i.e., practitioner is unfamiliar with the diagnosis, client is unable to engage in training due to moderate to severe emotional distress)
7. Explain how to construct an ongoing care plan using neurofeedback tailored to the client’s needs
8. Describe various neurofeedback recording devices
9. Summarize the various approaches utilized in conducting neurofeedback
10. Differentiate the levels of scientific research
11. Specify the proper ethics as a neurofeedback provider
12. Identify the proper level of research power in studies
13. Define the various functions of cortical structures
14. Describe examples of the various contemporary methods of neurofeedback and stimulative interventions
15. Define the concept of neuroplasticity
16. Explain the 10-20 International Standard measurement for 19 channel EEG recording
17. Evaluate the various sources of non-cortical artifact
18. Analyze various methods of EEG assessment
19. Apply the steps in conducting a qEEG analysis
20. Describe the various frequency bands and qEEG components (i.e. coherence)
21. Define the Peniston Protocol and its various utilization in Neurofeedback
22. Describe the various similarities and differences in traditional neurofeedback and Z-score and sLoreta neurofeedback
23. Differentiate relevant issues pertaining to scope of practice issues: Instructors include statements that describe the accuracy and utility of the materials presented, the empirical basis of such statements, the limitations of the content being taught, and severe and most common risks.
24. Identify pertinent client rights and standards of care

Purchase Options:

Full Workshop – 4 Days

$1245 USD – THIS WORKSHOP IS SOLD OUT

Cancellation Policy: StressTherapy Solutions reserves the right to cancel any STS Event without notice. Although cancellation is extremely unlikely, workshops will be rescheduled as necessary due to instructor illness, flight cancellations, or for any reason beyond our control. StressTherapy Solutions will not be held responsible for restricted or non-refundable air fares.


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Daily Itinerary:
Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4

[Day 1] – Friday, April 12th

8:30am – 10:30am – Orientation to Neurofeedback (Definitions, History and Development of NFB, Overview of human learning principles, underlying assumptions)- 2 CEs
10:30am – 10:45am – Break
11:00am -12:45pm – Orientation to Neurofeedback – (Definitions, History and Development of NFB, Overview of human learning principles, underlying assumptions) – 2 CEs
12:45pm – 1:45pm – Lunch
1:45pm – 3:45pm – Basic Neurophysiology and Neuroanatomy (Overview of neurophysiology and functional neuroanatomy) – 2 CEs
3:45pm – 4:00pm – Break
4:00pm – 6:00pm – Basic Neurophysiology and Neuroanatomy – (Overview of neurophysiology and functional neuroanatomy)- 2 CEs
6:00pm-6:15pm – Break
6:15pm-7:15pm – Research Evidence Base for Neurofeedback (Interpretation of the methodological and statistical criteria and procedures for determining levels of efficacy and effectiveness of NFB) Part 1 – 1 CEs (9 CEs)


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[Day 2] – Saturday, April 13th

8:30am – 10:30am – Basic Instrumentation and Electronics (Essential terms and concepts , i.e., impedance, analog, and digital filters, etc., signal acquisition and artifact, signal processing, i.e., analog raw EEG, waveform morphology, etc., Aseptic techniques and instrumentation demonstration) – 2 CEs
10:30am – 10:45am – Break
10:45am – 12:45pm – Basic Instrumentation and Electronics – (Essential terms and concepts , i.e., impedance, analog, and digital filters, etc., signal acquisition and artifact, signal processing, i.e., analog raw EEG, waveform morphology, etc., Aseptic techniques and instrumentation demonstration) – 2 CEs
12:45pm – 1:45pm Lunch
1:45pm-3:45pm - Patient Client Assessment ( Use of intake assessment, EG assessment, normative databases, ongoing assessment, and demonstration) – 2 CEs
3:45pm-4:00pm – Break
4:00pm -6:00pm - Patient-Client Assessment -( Use of intake assessment, EG assessment, normative databases, ongoing assessment, and demonstration) – 2 CEs
6:00pm-6:15pm – Break
6:15pm-7:15pm – Research Evidence for Neurofeedback Part 2 – (Interpretation of the methodological and statistical criteria and procedures for determining levels of efficacy and effectiveness of NFB) – 1 CEs (9 CEs)


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[Day 3] – Friday, April 19th

8:30am – 10:30am- Psychopharmacological Considerations ( Effects of prescribed and non-prescribed drugs on EEG and impact on training) – 2 CEs
10:30am – 10:45am – Break
10:45am – 12:45pm – Developing Treatment Protocols Part 1 (Evolution of Neurofeedback Protocols, protocol development, demonstration, and case examples) – 2 CEs
12:45pm – 1:45pm Lunch
1:45pm-3:45pm – Developing Treatment Protocols Part 2 – (Evolution of Neurofeedback Protocols, protocol development, demonstration, and case examples) – 2 CEs
3:45pm – 4:00pm – Break
4:00pm – 6:00pm – Developing Treatment Protocols Part 2 – (Evolution of Neurofeedback Protocols, protocol development, demonstration, and case examples) – 2 CEs
6:00pm -6:15pm – Break
6:15pm-7:15pm – Ethical and Professional Conduct Part 1 (Familiarity with the BCIA certification guidelines, professional standards and ethical principles, clinical practice, scope of practice client rights and supervision) -1 CEs (9CEs)


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[Day 4] – Saturday, April 20th

8:30am – 10:30am – Treatment Implementation Part 1 (Client preparation for neurofeedback, Therapeutic relationship issues, procedures, and mechanics of conducting a neurofeedback session, introduction to alpha-theta training, full session demonstration) – 2 CEs
10:30am – 10:45am – Break
10:45am – 12:45pm – Treatment Implementation – (Client preparation for neurofeedback, Therapeutic relationship issues, procedures, and mechanics of conducting a neurofeedback session, introduction to alpha-theta training, full session demonstration) – 2 CEs
12:45pm – 1:45pm – Lunch
1:45pm – 3:45pm – Treatment Implementation Part 2 – (Client preparation for neurofeedback, Therapeutic relationship issues, procedures, and mechanics of conducting a neurofeedback session, introduction to alpha-theta training, full session demonstration) – 2 CEs
3:45pm – 4:00pm – Break
4:00pm – 6:00pm – Current Trends in Neurofeedback (Identify current trends in the field, combining neurofeedback with other modalities)– 2CEs
6:00pm– 6:15pm – Break
6:15pm – 7:15pm – Ethical and Professional Conduct Part 2 – 1 (Familiarity with the BCIA certification guidelines, professional standards and ethical principles, clinical practice, scope of practice client rights and supervision) – 1 CEs (9CEs)


*BCIA Modules may be presented out of order

*ADA Needs: If you have any special requests, please email/call: Karen Newell: 707-321-0926 newell@sonic.net

*CE and Commercial Support: Please review the complete CE and conflict-of-interest disclosure information prior to registering.

*CUE Management Solutions, LLC does not have a relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies or other potentially biasing relationships to disclose to learners.

*CUE Management Solutions, LLC is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. CUE Management Solutions, LLC maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

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*APA Credits are not guaranteed for any workshops

Disclosure Statement:
Dr Warner – There is no conflict of interest or commercial support for the program.
Dr Collura – Owner/Employee of BrainMaster Technologies, Inc., Bedford OH
All of the material that I teach is of a scientific and clinical nature.

*The science and information is continually changing and evolving in the field of neurofeedback and qEEG. This course will regularly update our workshops with new information as it evolves.