Paul Swingle's NEW Grand Rounds

We are pleased to welcome back Dr. Paul Swingle for another series of Grand Rounds! Our grand rounds sessions are an ideal way to expand your knowledge about a specific topic or method. They are presented in an interactive format in which participants have the opportunity to present case studies to Dr. Swingle for review. And, because the classes are taught online, you can attend from the comfort of your home or office.

The Thursday sessions are ideal for users of the BFE QuickQ and BrainDryvr suite with the ProComp/BioGraph Infiniti system. Dr. Swingle welcomes and encourages professionals using other hardware/software platforms to attend as well. The Tuesday sessions focus on the use of Mind Work Station software with Infiniti. Dates for the summer and fall sessions are as follows:

QuickQ & BrainDryvr - Dr. Swingle and Associates

Thursday's 3:00 - 4:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
SUMMER SERIES:  July 14th  |  August 11th  |  September 15th
FALL SERIES:  October 13th  |  November 10th  |  December 8th

Infiniti & Mind Work Station - Elizabeth Tegan & Dr. Swingle

Tuesday's 11:00 - 12:00 AM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
SUMMER SERIES:  July 12th  |  August 9th  |  September 13th
FALL SERIES:  October 11th  |  November 8th  |  December 6th

The price for each 3-session series is $149.00 USD. To register, click here or visit the BFE Online Shop at http://www.bfe.org/buy/ 

Some feedback from past sessions... 

"A few months ago, I became an affiliate with Dr. Swingle’s BFE team and greatly benefited from the teaching, supervision and webinars. I appreciate your "expert suites" that provide assessment ability supported by screens that "work". I am especially very pleased with the online case study discussions with experts.  Over the years, following a 2-3 day workshop, I found myself in great need of "integration" when back in my office struggling with challenges from peculiar clients.  The monthly meetings online with Dr. Swingle provide wonderful occasions to bring, as they come, these specific concerns to the "expert" and receive his insightful comments. This increases my efficiency with my clients making me feel and look very good!!!  It also widens my understanding as I listen to other professionals' present their own unique set of challenges followed by Dr Swingle's point of view and input on how to address them. All that in the comfort of my office at convenient time slots!"
Dr. Suzanne Day  

"I have got to say that the Quick Q is really amazing. I thank Dr. Paul Swingle for this. I have seen amazing changes in one of my students after doing only a few neurofeedback sessions that were done after doing a Quick Q and having Dr. Swingle give me advice at one of his Grand Rounds group sessions on-line. This student is also working on heart rate coherence and hand temperature. The combination has been great. Releasing alpha in the back of the head made a huge difference."
Meredith Caplan, LH

Thanks to all participants who joined us for the last session and shared their knowledge with others. We look forward to seeing you at the next session and are always glad to welcome newcomers. Remember, space is limited so register early.


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TLC Assessment and Integrated Neurofeedback Training

Peter Van Deusen

Next week we are happy to welcome Peter Van Deusen and Dr. Francois Dupont to lead an online grand rounds session on TLC Assessment and Integrated Neurofeedback Training.

TLC Assessment and Integrated Neurofeedback Training

Monday, July 11, 2011

9:00 - 10:00 Eastern Time 

(New York & Canada)

Dr. Dupont

This session is ideal for users of the BFE Infiniti for The Learning Curve software suite with the ProComp Infiniti system. Peter will present a few case studies, then will open up the meeting to participants who will have a chance to discuss their own challenging cases with Peter. Dr. Dupont will be on hand throughout the session to answer questions related to the TLC software suite as well as the BFE Integrated Neurofeedback suite.

The price to attend this new session is $49.00 USD.
To register, click here or visit our online shop at:
http://www.bfe.org/buy/

Whether you are just getting started with the software or are an experienced user, you will benefit from the  interactive format of these sessions. Class size is limited so register early!


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Infiniti for the Learning Curve Grand Rounds

We are pleased to welcome Peter Van Deusen as a first time presenter at a BFE Online Event. Peter began training his own brain in 1991 and studied the theories, philosophies and techniques of many leaders in the field of brain training. In 2001 he began training other professionals, as well as home users. He has presented throughout the US, Europe and South America. The assessment tools he has developed are used by thousands of brain trainers around the world.

This summer we are offering two new online Grand Rounds sessions specifically designed for users of Peter Van Deusen's software suite - Infiniti for The Learning Curve.

EEG Assessment for Traumatic Brain Injury

Monday - June 27, 2011

9:00 - 10:00 AM Eastern Time 

In this session Linda Walker, MHR, LPC, BCIA-EEG will discuss TBI among combat veterans and how to use the The Learning Curve (TLC) and Z-Scores (Thatcher) Assessment tools with this population. Peter Van Deusen will be on hand to take questions from participants on the use of his TLC database.

TLC Assessment and Integrated Neurofeedback Training

Monday - July 11, 2011

9:00 - 10:00 AM Eastern Time 

Hosted by Peter Van Deusen, this session will include case studies presented by Peter and other participants. There will also be a Q&A Session during which attendees can ask Peter questions about interpreting TLC data. Dr. Francois Dupont will also be participating in this event and will discuss an/or answer questions about his Integrated Neurofeedback suite.

Both sessions offer APA continuing education credits. For more details, please visit the BFE Online Shop, or contact the Infiniti for the Learning Curve Online Team at bluetlcassessment@gmail.com.

Hope to see you there!

Brain Awareness Week - March 14-20, 2011

We are pleased to announce that we have just been approved by the Dana Foundation as a partner in Brain Awareness Week!

As stated on the official website, "Brain Awareness Week (BAW) is the global campaign to increase public awareness about the progress and benefits of brain research. Every March BAW unites the efforts of organizations worldwide in a week-long celebration of the brain."

"During BAW campaign partners organize activities to educate and excite people of all ages about the brain and brain research.  Events are limited only by the organizers’ imaginations.  Examples include open days at neuroscience laboratories; museum exhibitions about the brain; lectures on brain-related topics; displays at malls, libraries, and community centers; and classroom workshops."

Daily Webinar on Research Topics in Neurofeedback
The BFE will be presenting a daily webinar on Research Topics in Neurofeedback. During this lecture, Mark Schwartz introduces research being conducted by online teams from around the world. Electroencephalography (EEG) biofeedback, also known as neurofeedback and neurotherapy, is hailed by some as an exciting new method to assess and treat clients diagnosed with mental disorders, and criticized by others as an unproven, controversial and poorly controlled fad.

Mark Schwartz, MBA, BSc. Hons is the director of the "Learn From the Best" program run by the Biofeedback Foundation of Europe. He has presented at conferences and led workshops on biofeedback since 1996.

Register Now and Receive BAW Discount
In support of Brain Awareness Week, we are offering all attendees a special price of $20.00 US ($49.00 off the regular price of $69.00 US). For more details or to register, click here.

For more information on BFE Neurofeedback Teams, 
contact the team coordinator at blueirep@gmail.com.

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2011 Webinar's Underway

The BFE kicked off its 2011 Webinar Series with three events in January. These 1-hour webinars are ideal for newcomers to biofeedback as well as for experienced practitioners eager to learn the latest techniques being used in the field.

Our January lineup included:

QuickQ and BrainDryvr 

Focusing on Addictions

Dr. Paul G. Swingle

Brainwave patterns associated with the different addictions disorders were reviewed and the relevant braindriving protocols to treat the various forms of these disorders were discussed. Dr. Swingle reviewed in detail the initial brain assessments and treatment procedures and focused on the many contributory causes of addictive behavior.

Glazer Gastrointestinal Disorders Webinar

Dr. Howard Glazer

Dr. Glazer discussed the importance of the pelvic floor muscles for a wide range of gastrointestinal disorders such as chronic constipation, fecal incontinence and others. Dr. Glazer reviewed some of the research conducted in collaboration with colorectal surgeon, Shuqing Ding M.D., Attending doctor, National Center of Colorectal disease of Chinese Medicine Nanjing Municipal Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, 3rd affiliated hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine in Nanjing.

Introduction to Physiological Dentistry

Dr. Jeffrey Hindin

Dr. Hindin discussed the importance of physiological dentistry for a wide range of stress related dental patients. The webinar introduced an innovative system to monitor physiologic functions and incorporate biofeedback modalities into patient care. Dr. Jeffrey Hindin, described how he uses this system to observe and record objective changes before and after the insertion of an orthotic and with each subsequent modification or adjustment.

The BFE would like to thank the presenters as well as all those who attended the events. Recordings of past webinars are available in the BFE Online Shop along with information about upcoming webinars. 

Remember to visit the shop often as new information is posted weekly!

Interested in Learning More About Treating Depression?

We are pleased to announce the return of Dr. Paul G. Swingle for the second webinar in a 4-part series:

Depression and Mood Disorders

April 21, 2010

4:00-5:00 PM EDT

During this lecture, Dr. Swingle will discuss the use of Neurotherapy in treating clients with depression and will address how conditions often considered untreatable by conventional health practitioners respond positively to neurotherapeutic treatment.

Paul G. Swingle, Ph.D., is a Fellow of the Canadian Psychological Association and was a Lecturer in Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School from 1991 to 1998. Professor Swingle was Chairman of the Faculty of Child Psychology at the University of Ottawa from 1972 to 1977, and Clinical Supervisor from 1987 to 1997. He has also taught at McGill University, Dalhousie University and McMaster University. He is a Registered Psychologist in British Columbia and is (BCIA) Certified in Biofeedback and Neurotherapy. Since 1997 he has been in a private practice in Vancouver, British Columbia. His most recent book, "Biofeedback for the Brain" (2008), was published by Rutgers University Press and has just been released in paperback.

Other topics to be presented as part of this series are:

• September 2010 - Attention and Learning Disorders
• November 2010 - Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue and Anxiety Disorders

This webinar, as well as the others in the series, is open to health care practitioners as well as the general public. To register, visit the Events page of our website. To view our press release, click here.

Webinar Series Brings World Class Lecturers to You

Breakthroughs in Biofeedback introduces leading speakers from around the world in a series of monthly webinars.

In the 2010 International Online Lecture Series, the most respected members of the neurofeedback and biofeedback communities will discuss how biofeedback is used by their profession, supported by evidence-based research and clinical practice.

In the first webinar, renowned psychologist Dr. Paul G. Swingle will introduce you to the wide range of disorders treated at his clinic in Vancouver, Canada. Topics covered include clinical psychoneurophysiology and the QuickQ & BrainDryvr methods. Dr. Swingle will review in detail the initial brain assessments and treatment procedures for a wide spectrum of disorders including seizures, autistic spectrum disorders, attention and learning disorders, defiance disorders, as well as developmental delay, traumatic brain injury and other trauma.

The second webinar in the series is by Dr. Jeffrey Hindin who addresses the innovative use of biofeedback by orthodontists.  

In the third webinar on Telemedicine New York based psychologist Dr. Howard Glazer describes how he shares his expertise in the field of Lower Gastrointestinal, Urological and Sexual Dysfunction disorders with colleagues and patients around the world via the Internet.

Subsequent webinars will include exciting developments in biofeedback and neurofeedback from fields as diverse as Rehabilitation, Educational Psychology and Physical Medicine. Topics covered will include Pro Golf, Heart Rate Variability and Attention Deficit Disorder. The combined experience of these presenters who have lectured all over the globe will cover breakthroughs as varied as Elite Sports Performance and Gold Medal winners to Virtual Reality for helping returning troops address issues of PTSD.

All lectures in this series are designed to provide guidance for both professionals and members of the public with special interest in the topics covered. Subscribers to this lecture series not only benefit by learning of the latest breakthroughs but also know that their contribution to the foundation's International Research and Education Projects (IREP) help to advance studies and bring alternative and complementary medicine closer to home.

The fee for each webinar in the series is US $89.90 and the entire series can be purchased at the special rate of US $599.00.

To register, visit thte Events Page of our website.
For more information, contact us at info@bfe.org.

QuickQ and BrainDryvr Online Course Dates

Dr. Swingle's BFE Team is pleased to announce the January 2010 schedule of online education for health professionals interested in learning more about Dr. Swingle's "QuickQ and BrainDryvr"  methods. For those of you who have recently purchased Dr. Swingle's software suite this is a great opportunity to further explore the materials contained in it. All the necessary information can be found by downloading the brochure (pictured). You can attend the course from the comfort of your office or home without any travel expenses. Courses have a limited number of participants to ensure personalized instruction and feedback.

The fee for for each 6-hours of online instruction is US$149. The fee includes student notes for each lesson. (The QuickQ and BrainDryvr software suite is available for US$150.00.)

To register online please click here. For additional information, contact blueswingle@gmail.com.

INTRODUCTORY LEVEL:
Tuesdays
January 12/19/26 Feb 2
16:00-17:30 (GMT+1 - Amsterdam)
10:00 - 11:30 AM (EDT - New York)

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL:
Thursdays
January 7/14/21/28 
20:00-21:30 (GMT+1 - Amsterdam)
2:00 3:30 PM (EDT - New York)

ADVANCED LEVEL:
2nd Thursday of each month
(ongoing - session can be joined in progress)
Lesson 5 on January 14th
21:00-22:00 (GMT+1 - Amsterdam)
3:00-4:00 PM (EDT - New York)



Sincerely,

Dr. Swingle's BFE Team
blueswingle@gmail.com

To learn more about Dr. Swingle's work, visit his website at swingleandassociates.com.