Three-Day Training Course with Richard Soutar and Dave Siever in Alpharetta, Georgia, USA

No Dates Scheduled

Arousal Dysregulation, Stress and the Use of Audio/Visual Entrainment, Neurofeedback, Cranio-Electro Stimulation and Transcranial DC Stimulation as Treatment Modalities

Unlike animals, humans have fear responses to a great number of factors such as over-stimulation, rejection, negative media and loss of "alpha-dog" status. These “social” fears normally result in increased aggression and take a toll on the body, mind and relationships. Arousal disorders arise from genetic, prenatal stress, diet and life stressors. All of these factors strongly influence neurotransmitters, EEG activity and subsequent behavior. A new perspective of the fear response will be presented as well as new QEEG research showing why people in fear with anxiety and depression lack self-awareness and awareness of others, resulting in hampered social ability and greater feeling of social alienation. Nutrition has a huge effect on the brain. Find out about vitamins and how their deficiencies cause anxiety, insomnia, cognitive decline and depression. 

Since the discovery of photic driving by Adrian and Matthews in 1934, much has been discovered about the benefits of entraining brainwaves, or audio-visual entrainment (AVE) as it is commonly known today. Research on the effectiveness of AVE in promoting relaxation, hypnotic induction, and meditation will be discussed. The physiological and/or psychological aspects of treatment with AVE in ADD, SAD, PTSD, migraine headaches, chronic pain, anxiety, depression and falling in seniors will be reviewed in detail. Techniques and clinical results, including pre-post brain maps and HRV outcomes will be shown. Treatment protocols (with the DAVID systems) for insomnia, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, trauma, anxiety, depression, seasonal affective disorder, ADD, ADHD, and cognitive disorders will be presented, as well as, how to write "prescriptions" into the system.

AVE Assisted Neurofeedback (Richard Soutar)

We have used AVE with neurofeedback in our clinics for over a decade and we have found AVE to be a valuable tool to add to your neurofeedback toolbox. Entrainment can be used to prepare clients for sessions as well as manage them during a training session. Research and clinical experience shows entrainment can significantly enhance neurofeedback training and can improve client performance during sessions to help them uptrain or downtrain target frequencies. Entrainment can also be used between sessions to help clients maintain gains made as a result of training sessions. Once clients have completed their neurofeedback training, entrainment can be used to help them overcome any backsliding that may occur due to excess stress or trauma in their life. Entrainment is an easy to learn technology, which can help distinguish your practice and increase the quality of your neurofeedback client’s training experience. In many cases it can be used to assist clients in managing their symptoms if they cannot afford neurofeedback or live too far aware to come in to your office for training. When used consistently, entrainment can contribute to positive and permanent changes in the electrophysiology of the brain.

Cranio Electro-stimulation (CES), another rapidly growing technology, has been shown to reduce anxiety and improve cognitive function in recovering alcoholics and drug addicts. Treatment of generalized anxiety, depression, attention disorders, and insomnia with CES as a tool, will also be discussed.

Transcranial DC Stimulation is the application of an anode (+ve) or cathode (-ve) electrode to enhance or inhibit brain activity under the electrode. Roughly 70 studies of all kinds exist on the topic. These studies will be reviewed as well as information on electrode size, amperage used and current density and electrode placement will be reviewed.

Day 1                     Morning & Afternoon                       (Dave Siever)

9:00-1:00    Lecture on arousal and the human fear response and QEEG correlates of various conditions. Lecture and case examples of heart-rate variability.

1:00-2:00     Lunch

2:00-5:00     Learn about the physiological mechanisms of audio visual entrainment. 

Day 2                      Morning                                        (Richard Soutar)

Neurofeedback vs Entrainment

9:00-1:00 Lecture on

1:00-2:00     Lunch

                              Afternoon                                      (Dave Siever)

2:00 – 5:00   Lecture on cranio-electro stimulation and transcranial DC stimulation

Day 3                    Morning                                         (Richard Soutar)

9:00-noon    EEG Guided Entrainment

1:00-2:00    Lunch

                                    Afternoon                                         (Dave Siever)

1:00–5:00 

Upcoming Training Dates:

NO DATES SCHEDULED

Alpharetta, Georgia

This course costs $600.00 US.  Early registration discounts as follows:

Hampton Inn - Alpharetta/Roswell

10740 Westside Way, Alpharetta, Georgia, 30009

For more information or to register, contact distributors@mindalive.com

Maximum class size of 20 participants. 

Graduates will receive a certificate of completion.   

A $200.00 US non-refundable deposit will guarantee you a space in the training.  Balance due 30 days before start of course.