Foundational Learning Program
Our comprehensive Trauma-Informed Neurofeedback Program, developed in partnership with Sadar Psychological, is designed for participants with a working knowledge of trauma and neurofeedback.
New to these concepts? We highly recommend that you complete both programs so as to be eligible for the Trauma-Informed Neurofeedback Training Program if that is your end goal.
Foundations of Neurofeedback
Before beginning to use neurofeedback in the treatment of complex trauma, it is essential to be comfortable with this modality in the context of less complex cases that focus on self-regulation. This foundational program meets all of the prerequisites for our Trauma-Informed Neurofeedback Training Program.
Our next cohort of Neurofeedback Foundations: Principles and Applications begins in March 2025. Register now
Didactic Course in Neurofeedback - Phase 1
Lay the groundwork of your neurofeedback journey with a Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA) accredited didactic course and earn 36 APA CEs while building an understanding of the principles of neurofeedback – from neuroanatomy and psychopharmacological consideration to patient assessment and protocol development.
Enrollment in the Didactic Course in Neurofeedback is for anyone who is a licensed healthcare professional.
Our didactic course stands out from others and includes all of the following:
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- Build confidence in neurofeedback by training yourselves, friends, and family
- Become an informed buyer: confidently choose the best equipment for your future practice
- BCIA-approved course completion certificate – awarded after completing the exam with an 80% or higher.
- Sensor Placement Photos: Document your understanding of proper sensor placement utilizing the 10-20 system
Practical Applications of Neurofeedback - Phase 2
The next phase of foundational learning is to begin to practice neurofeedback in the treatment of patients who seek to develop their self-regulation skills. Our program facilitates this learning in the context of small Case Study Groups (CSGs). The goal of the Case Study Group program is to provide the guidance needed to integrate neurofeedback into your clinical practice.
Enrollment in Case Study Group (CSG) is for anyone who meets the following criteria:
Must be licensed in a clinical or medical field.
Must have equipment that is FDA-cleared and compatible with BCIA Blueprint by the time CSG begins.
Included in this portion of Neurofeedback Foundations: Principles and Applications are the following:
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Meeting Descriptions:
- 2-channel training
- Understanding/identification of artifacts
- Wide inhibits and down training vs. traditional inhibits (squash protocols)
- Have a plan for future training protocols
- Presentation and discussions of individual cases using NG1 – TRF – Mental Status Exam. The presentation will also include an arousal and midline assessment. In the ensuing weeks, students will report responses to training and discuss and implement protocol changes.
Please note: For those who are considering BCIA certification, this will meet the BCIA NF requirement of 10 case conferences.
- Confidently support clients seeking neurofeedback for enhanced self-regulation
- With your mentor’s support, begin to use neurofeedback to treat clients with complex trauma
- Arousal & Midline Assessments as demonstrated through student case presentations
- Mentor-Verified Neurofeedback Skills Checklist: mastery of essential neurofeedback skills signed by a Sardar-approved mentor, demonstrates student readiness for client work
- Trauma-Informed Insight & Application: Students synthesize their understanding and application of trauma-informed principles through a chosen article or webinar summary, followed by reflection, highlighting their ability to begin the Trauma-Informed Neurofeedback Training Program.
Practical Applications of Neurofeedback
The next phase of foundational learning is to begin to practice neurofeedback in the treatment of patients who seek to develop their self-regulation skills. Our program facilitates this learning in the context of small Case Study Groups (CSGs). The goal of the Case Study Group program is to provide the guidance needed to integrate neurofeedback into your clinical practice.
Enrollment in Case Study Group (CSG) is for anyone who meets the following criteria:
- Must be licensed in a clinical or medical field.
- Must have equipment that is FDA-cleared and compatible with BCIA Blueprint by the time CSG begins.
Included in this portion of Neurofeedback Foundations: Principles and Applications are the following:
- 10 2-hour CSG Meetings - Groups are limited to 8-12 students so that each participant has the opportunity to interact with the instructor at every meeting in addition to presenting a complete case at least once.
- 1 hour of BCIA and Sadar approved mentoring - this meeting will be with the CSG instructor and is an opportunity to ensure that students demonstrate each of the skills on the neurofeedback skills checklist that marks the capstone of this phase of training.
- Continued access to the Sadar Knowledge Center
Meeting Descriptions:
Meeting 1-4: Equipment Practicums with ongoing discussions about training to include:
- 2-channel training
- Understanding/identification of artifacts
- Wide inhibits and down training vs. traditional inhibits (squash protocols)
- Have a plan for future training protocols
Meetings 5-10: Case Study Demonstrations
- Presentation and discussions of individual cases using NG1 – TRF – Mental Status Exam. The presentation will also include an arousal and midline assessment. In the ensuing weeks, students will report responses to training and discuss and implement protocol changes.
Please note: For those who are considering BCIA certification, this will meet the BCIA NF requirement of 10 case conferences.
Learning Outcomes & Performance-Based Assessments
Learning Outcomes
- Confidently support clients seeking neurofeedback for enhanced self-regulation
- With your mentor’s support, begin to use neurofeedback to treat clients with complex trauma
Assessments
- Arousal & Midline Assessments as demonstrated through student case presentations
- Mentor-Verified Neurofeedback Skills Checklist: mastery of essential neurofeedback skills signed by a Sardar-approved mentor, demonstrates student readiness for client work
- Trauma-Informed Insight & Application: Students synthesize their understanding and application of trauma-informed principles through a chosen article or webinar summary, followed by reflection, highlighting their ability to begin the Trauma-Informed Neurofeedback Training Program.
Live Meeting Schedule: Spring 2025 Cohort
All meetings are at 12 noon ET. Practicums are 2 hours while Q&As are 1 hour.
Foundations of Neurofeedback
We invite you to build your foundation as a neurofeedback provider:
foundations of Neurofeedback: Principles and applications registration
This includes:
- 36 hours of recorded lessons
- 5 Live Community Meetings
- 6 Hour Equipment Practicum
- 20 Hours of Case Study Group
- Private Mentoring Session
- Authentic Assessments
- Access to the Sadar Knowledge Center
- Certificate of Completion in Foundations of Neurofeedback: Principles and Applications from the Trauma Research Foundation and Sadar Psychological
Foundations of Neurofeedback: Principles and Applications
Enrollment open now for MARch 2025
If you have any questions please email [email protected]
Foundations of Neurofeedback FAQ's
The Trauma Research Foundation recognizes Neurofeedback as one of the tools that can help to rewire a physiological system that has become dysregulated as a result of trauma. In the practice of Neurofeedback, trained clinicians connect a client to a computer interface that reads brain waves and helps clients change their brain waves while interacting with treatment programs. Although this method has been available since the early 1960s, the clinical work of Sebern Fisher, and the research of Drs. Ruth Lanius and Bessel van der Kolk have helped us to understand how Neurofeedback can help those who have suffered from trauma.
That is why we are dedicated to helping clinicians integrate leading-edge research on PTSD and developmental trauma with clinical practice through global training and education.
The methods taught in this program interface with other therapeutic modalities to provide a means to help clients calm and stabilize their nervous systems as they heal from trauma.
This high-level, comprehensive training program is designed for people who are licensed mental health or medical professionals*
*To purchase Neurofeedback equipment, you must be licensed in a clinical field.
The following information will guide you through what is technically required for this program. For further information, please email [email protected].
- Internet Access with Zoom capability and a camera.
- Loaner equipment is offered through BeeMedic for didactic portion of the course only. (BeeMedic requires a Windows Operating System. For more details, contact BeeMedic.) BeeMedic will provide a loaner laptop if your computer is not compatible.
- For the Case Study Group, students must purchase or lease their own equipment. This must be settled in time for your first CSG Meeting.
- Equipment is shipped to students from BeeMedic in time for the first practicum training session. BeeMedic will also provide assistance with setup.
- Equipment is available for the US and Canada and on a case by case basis for countries elsewhere.
Additional Terms and Conditions for TRF loaner/rental systems
Tuition for Part 1 of the Trauma-Informed Neurofeedback Training Program, “Foundations of Neurofeedback: Principles and Applications,” is $3,600. Payment plan options are available at checkout.
Pricing information on Part 2, “Clinical Applications of Neurofeedback: A Trauma-Informed Approach,” forthcoming.
We recommend that you allot a minimum of 6 hours per week to review the core materials based on the sections being covered in the community meeting.
Courses and Instruction
Payment: Payment must be received in full at least 24 hours before the start date of the course.
Asynchronous Cancellation Policy: Refunds will be provided if a request is submitted to [email protected] within 1 week of payment minus a $100 processing fee. If more than 10% of the course has been accessed, additional adjustments will be made accordingly. Refunds will not be honored if more than 50% of the course has been accessed, or if it is more than 30 days since purchase date. Refunds requested after 1 week of purchase are considered on a case by case basis.
Live Training Cancellation Policy: Full refunds will be provided if requests are submitted to [email protected] more than a month ahead of the instruction date. A 50% refund will be provided if the request is submitted less than a month and more than 24 hours before the first day of instruction. There are no refunds with less than 24 hours’ notice.
Grievances: If there are any concerns with the content of the course and an attendee wishes to file a grievance, they are asked to write to [email protected]. Upon receipt of the email expressing the complaint, the complainant will receive a written copy of the grievance procedure. Concerns will be addressed within 2 business days.
Mentorship & Professional Consultation
24 Hour Cancellation Policy: Sadar Psychological has a 24 business hour cancellation policy for individual services. If a mentee or practitioner-client cancels with greater than 24 business hours, they will receive a full refund or may reschedule. For no-shows or cancellations made with less than 24 business hours, there are no refunds.
Foundations in Understanding Trauma
As a perfect complement to the Foundations in Neurofeedback, we now offer Foundations in Understanding Trauma. Those who are ultimately interested in becoming trauma-informed neurofeedback clinicians will need to demonstrate foundational understanding of both neurofeedback and trauma before engaging in the Trauma-Informed Neurofeedback Training Program.
This exclusive course is made up of 8 hours of pre-recorded lectures by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk. Lectures focus on the following topics:
- Understanding Trauma: Foundations
- The Nature of Trauma: Developmental neurobiology, neuroimaging research and effective intervention
- Neurobiology of Trauma Treatment: EMDR and new research directions
For those who will take Foundations in Understanding Trauma concurrently with Foundations of Neurofeedback, we recommend completing this course during the Case Study Group portion of the neurofeedback program.
Enroll now and receive access to the course for 6 months for $225.
This program is run in conjunction with Sadar Psychological
Courses and Instruction
Payment: Payment must be received in full at least 24 hours before the start date of the course.
Asynchronous Cancellation Policy: Refunds will be provided if a request is submitted to [email protected] within 1 week of payment minus a $100 processing fee. If more than 10% of the course has been accessed, additional adjustments will be made accordingly. Refunds will not be honored if more than 50% of the course has been accessed, or if it is more than 30 days since purchase date. Refunds requested after 1 week of purchase are considered on a case by case basis.
Live Training Cancellation Policy: Full refunds will be provided if requests are submitted to [email protected] more than a month ahead of the instruction date. A 50% refund will be provided if the request is submitted less than a month and more than 24 hours before the first day of instruction. There are no refunds with less than 24 hours’ notice.
Grievances: If there are any concerns with the content of the course and an attendee wishes to file a grievance, they are asked to write to [email protected]. Upon receipt of the email expressing the complaint, the complainant will receive a written copy of the grievance procedure. Concerns will be addressed within 2 business days.
Mentorship & Professional Consultation
24 Hour Cancellation Policy: Sadar Psychological has a 24 business hour cancellation policy for individual services. If a mentee or practitioner-client cancels with greater than 24 business hours, they will receive a full refund or may reschedule. For no-shows or cancellations made with less than 24 business hours, there are no refunds.
Enduring Material Learner Notification
Sadar Psychological and Sports Center
April 1, 2022 – April 1, 2025
Date of CE Release: April 1, 2022
Date of CE Expiration: April 1, 2025
Location: Online
Acknowledgement of Financial Commercial Support
No financial commercial support was received for this educational activity.
Acknowledgement of In-Kind Commercial Support
No in-kind commercial support was received for this educational activity.
Satisfactory Completion
Learners must listen to each self-directed audio recording while following along with the visual slides and complete an evaluation form to receive a certificate of completion. You must attend the entire webinar as partial credit is not available. For Enduring / On-Demand APA credits you also need to pass a posttest with a score of at least 80%. If you are seeking continuing education credit for a specialty not listed below, it is your responsibility to contact your licensing/certification board to determine course eligibility for your licensing/certification requirement.
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and Sadar Psychological and Sports Center. Amedco LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Psychologists (APA) Credit Designation
This course is co-sponsored by Amedco and Sadar Psychological and Sports Center. Amedco is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Amedco maintains responsibility for this program and its content. 36.00 hours.
The following state boards accept courses from APA providers for Counselors: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, ME, MO, NC, ND, NH, NE, NJ, NM, NV, OK*, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WY
MI: No CE requirements
The following state boards accept courses from APA providers for MFTs: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, MD, ME, MO, NE, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NV, OK*, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WY
The following state boards accept courses from APA providers for Addictions Professionals: AK, AR, CO, CT, DC, DE, GA, IA, IN, KS, LA, MD, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NY (outstate held), OK*, OR, SC, UT, WA, WI, WY
* OK accepts APA credit for live, in-person activities. For all ethics and/or online courses, an application is required.
MA / MFTs: Participants can self-submit courses not approved by the MAMFT board for review.
The following state boards accept courses from APA providers for Social Workers: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, ID, IN, KY, ME, MN, MO, NE, NH, NM, OR, PA, VT, WI, WY
New York Board for Psychology (NY PSY)
Amedco is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0031. 36.00 hours.
Objectives – After Attending This Program You Should Be Able To
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Describe how neurofeedback can help facilitate the process of psychotherapy.
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Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of how the functioning of the brain relates to our emotions and behaviors.
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Develop a foundation upon which to continue to learn about the process of neurofeedback.
Disclosure of Conflict of Interest
The following table of disclosure information is provided to learners and contains the relevant financial relationships that each individual in a position to control the content disclosed to Amedco. All of these relationships were treated as a conflict of interest, and have been resolved. (C7 SCS 6.1-‐6.2, 6.5)
All individuals in a position to control the content of CE are listed below.
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Last |
Commercial Interest: Relationship |
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Linda |
Dieffenbach |
NA |
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Leon |
Morales-Quezada |
NA |
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Angelika |
Sadar |
NA |
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Mitchell |
Sadar |
NA |
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Jo |
Shultz |
NA |
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Robert |
Turner |
NA |
