qEEG Analysis
Protocol Design
Protocol Design
Every good protocol starts with quality data analysis. That's where we come in. We hand-artifact your client's qEEG. During this process, we make observations of wave morphologies. We would make note of abnormal activity such as periodic or rhythmic discharges, paroxysmal activity, diffuse slowing, abnormal posterior dominant rhythm, etc. We make recommendations or referrals to other specialists, such as neurologists, if the data warrants it.
After combing through the raw EEG data, newEpoc uses neuroGuide to produce various FFT map illustrations and spectrals to analyze the data from different view points. We also run it through Thatcher's Quantitative EEG Normative Database to determine what outliers, if any, there are and how these might be relevant to client symptoms. We include these analyses in your client's report and use it to design protocols.
Protocol Design
Protocol Design
Protocol Design
After hand-artifacting your client's data and running various analyses on it, newEpoc crafts a protocol designed to target particular brain regions that correlate to client symptoms.
We specialize in protocol design for linked ears, coherence, sLORETA and swLORETA training. However, if you use a different neurofeedback modality don't hesitate to call us. We can provide data analysis services and protocol suggestions based on your client's data.
Report
Protocol Design
Consultations
newEpoc offers streamlined reports that include our findings, the client's qEEG map, and their progress (if they have already started neurofeedback training). We recognize that you might not have time to read a 40 page report for each qEEG analysis. Therefore, we've streamlined our reports so that you get the important details without any fluff.
Consultations
LORETA Metrics Analysis
Consultations
If you would like to discuss client reports we are happy to schedule a consultation with you.
We also teach clinics how to improve qEEG data acquisition (how to collect artifact-free data). The saying "garbage in, garbage out" is quite accurate for qEEG data collection. Without clean data, you likely won't have an accurate protocol. This is why we devote much of our time to coaching clinics in proper data acquisition.
If you have any other topics you'd like to discuss, contact us for more details and we'll find a way to help!
LORETA Metrics Analysis
LORETA Metrics Analysis
LORETA Metrics Analysis
Most clients will require protocol adjustments over the course of their training. After a number of neurofeedback sessions, client brain activity usually begins to shift towards the desired state. This often occurs most rapidly with LORETA training as it trains multiple brain regions at once.
During this shift, the client's current protocol becomes less effective as it was designed for their original brain state. Hence, keeping an up-to-date protocol is key for client success. The process of collecting fresh data and designing a new protocol, which we call metrics analysis, is often performed every 5 to 10 sessions for LORETA training.
Due to the frequency of metrics analysis for LORETA training, newEpoc offers a discount on all LORETA metrics analysis to keep LORETA training more affordable.
Protocol Design in Detail
Surface Training Protocol
Surface neurofeedback, found to successfully aid in a number of mental health conditions, has become a popular neurofeedback training method. Because the cerebral cortex is responsible for a large variety of functions, surface neurofeedback has the ability to target a number of mental conditions including ADHD and anxiety.
Surface training comes in various forms such as linked ears or coherence training. Protocols can be designed for folks seeking to improve a specific skill or reach peak performance (which often requires training away from the norm), or to find better mental regulation and stability.
sLORETA Protocol
sLORETA training has proven itself to be a powerful training method. sLORETA is designed to target deeper networks throughout the brain.
Once a qEEG map has been generated, newEpoc uses diagnoses and training goals provided by the clinician to design a sLORETA protocol. sLORETA training is based on z-score neurofeedback. Therefore, sLORETA protocols target electrical outliers that correlate to client symptoms and rewards the client when they bring their electrical activity closer to the mean.
swLORETA Protocol
swLORETA is one of the newest methods of neurofeedback training. swLORETA targets more regions of the brain compared to sLORETA, including the cerebellum, red nucleus, thalamus, and vermis. It also has the capacity to train more regions at one time.
From the qEEG map and clinician diagnosis, newEpoc creates a swLORETA protocol designed to train your client's symptoms. Like in sLORETA neurofeedback, swLORETA is based on z-score neurofeedback and targets outliers during training to bring brain activity closer to the mean.
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