Saturday 15 November 2014

Workshop - Linda Walker, MHR, LPC, BCIA-EEG

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Practical Tips for Getting the Most Out of Biofeedback
Linda Walker, MHR, LPC, BCIA-EEG
1-day Workshop


This introductory workshop will help newcomers get the most our of their biofeedback interventions. Whether participants already have equipment or are considering new interventions, this workshop will review biofeedback modalities including sEMG, respiration, BVP, skin conductance and temperature. Participants will learn ways to ensure a good signal and sensor placement, consider training strategies to optimize their patients' and clients' learning needs and explore ways in which learning from biofeedback can be transferred into practical environments. This includes selection of homework tasks and materials for trainees. This is a hands-on course. Participants will have the opportunity to use equipment and conduct practical recordings.

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Getting the Most Out of Z-Score Neurofeedback: Tips and Methods for Effective Integration in Practice
Linda Walker, MHR, LPC, BCIA-EEG
1-day Workshop


This one-day workshop will cover the foundations and concepts behind Z-Score neurofeedback, current research, assessment and training methods. Participants will learn proper preparation for Z-score training, as well as consider training and feedback strategies. Assessment techniques, interpretion, statistical tracking and reporting will be discussed. Finally, participants will explore integration of Z-score neurofeedback with other modalities, including traditional neurofeedback and heart rate variability training.

Case studies to illustrate Z-score concepts will be provided. Participants are also welcome to bring case presentations to the discussion of training and assessment strategies. This is a hands-on course and participants will have the opportunity to practice setting up a feedback session.

The workshop is appropriate for beginning and intermediate attendees.



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About Linda Walker, MHR, LPC, BCIA-EEG

Linda Walker is a licensed professional counselor and school counselor who holds a master's degree in Human Relations and Counseling from the University of Oklahoma and post graduate certificates in substance abuse and school counseling from Western Michigan University.

In her private practice working with a general population, Linda integrates a variety of methods with an extensive focus on biofeedback, neuorfeedback and QEEG. In addition, she teaches biofeedback and neurofeedback at Western Michigan University and serves as president of the Midwest Society of Behavioral Medicine and Biofeedback.