GNI: BCIA Didactic Course

Neurofeedback Bootcamp for Beginners – Ft Worth TX

March 21-24, 2020

Your Instructors

Wesley D. Center,
PhD, LPC-S, NCC, BCPCC

Kristen elliott, macc, lpc, bcn

Dr. Wes Center is the President and Clinical Director of Focus for Living, is licensed by the State of Texas as a Licensed Professional Counselor and Board Approved Supervisor. He holds a Master of Arts in Marriage & Family Counseling, a Master of Arts in Christian Education, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology & Counseling from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. 

Kristen is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Board Certified Professional Christian Counselor, Board Certified in Neurofeedback, certified Brain Health Coach, certified Interactive Metronome® provider, and certified Irlen Syndrome screener through The Irlen® Institute. She is also a certified Global Neurofeedback Initiative instructor of the BCIA Blueprint of Knowledge for those seeking BCIA Board Certification in Neurofeedback.

Course Details

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 offers an extra day of 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.

Total CEUs: 36 Hours

LOCATION:
Brain and Behavior Associates
6100 Southwest Blvd Suite 500
Fort Worth, TX 76109

NOTE: SEATING IS LIMITED!

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BCIA Blueprint Areas

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

Educational Objectives

  • Provide the required didactic instruction for BCIA certification
  • Provide hands on practicum for attendees to learn to operate hardware, software, and run a training session
  • Discuss clinical assessment, protocol development, and client care
Itinerary | Day 1

Thursday, March 26th

9:00am – 1:15pm – Orientation to Neurofeedback – 4 CEs
1:15pm – 2:15pm – Lunch
2:15pm – 6:30pm – Basic Neurophysiology and Neuroanatomy – 4CEs
6:30pm – 7:30pm – Research Evidence Base for Neurofeedback Part 1 – 1CE

 

Itinerary | Day 2

Friday, March 27

9:00am – 1:15pm – Basic Instrumentation and Electronics Part 1 – 4CEs
1:15pm – 2:15pm – Lunch
2:15pm – 6:30pm – Patient Client Assessment – 4CEs
6:30pm – 7:30pm – Research Evidence Base for Neurofeedback Part 2 – 1CE
Itinerary | Day 3

Saturday, March 28th

9:00am – 1:15pm – Psychopharmacological Considerations – 2CEs and
Developing Treatment Protocols Part 1 – 2CEs
1:15pm – 2:15pm – Lunch
2:15pm – 6:30pm – Developing Treatment Protocols Part 2 – 4CEs
6:30pm – 7:30pm – Ethical and Professional Conduct Part 1 – 1CE

Itinerary | Day 4

Sunday, March 29th

9:00am – 1:15pm – Treatment Implementation Part 1 – 4CEs
1:15pm – 2:15pm – Lunch
2:15pm – 6:30pm – Treatment Implementation Part 2 – 2CEs and
Current Trends in Neurofeedback – 2CEs
6:30pm – 7:30pm – Ethical and Professional Conduct Part 2 – 1CE

Itinerary | Day 5

Monday, March 30

Optional Practicum

9:00am – 1:00pm – Practicum
1:00pm – 2:00pm – Lunch
2:00pm – 5:00pm – Practicum

Registration
Purchase

The first 8 people to register will receive a $300 BrainMaster Gift Certificate which can be used towards any BrainMaster proprietary equipment package valued at $600 or more. Other incentives will also be available.

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