About EEG NeuroMeditation:

Research and practice in meditation show us that not all meditations are the same. In this workshop, we will explore five different styles of meditation based on the role of attention, intention, brainwave states and brain regions involved; these styles include Focus, Mindfulness, Open Heart, Quiet Mind, and Deep States. Using client goals and concerns, we can identify which practices might be best suited for specific individuals.

Focus practices specifically encourage improved concentration and reduced distractability. 

Mindfulness practices have the greatest impact on stress and anxiety.

Open Heart targets mood concerns and empathy building.

Quiet Mind strategies may be ideal for addictions, affect regulation/ personality-based concerns.

Deep States can be helpful in relaxing defense mechanisms and integrating subconscious material.

This workshop will help attendees learn how to select a meditation style based on clients presenting concerns and provide a host of practical strategies for each of the meditative styles. As part of this workshop, you will receive both 2-channel and sLORETA neuromeditation protocols for each meditation style and have time to practice with each one between training sessions. 

The format of this training will include:

• 3 group meetings spread out over 3 months

• 2 semi-private mentoring sessions (2-3 people).

• Each of the group meetings will be 4.5 hours in length, cover the basic didactic material and provide demonstrations of the protocols discussed.

• Group-size will be limited to 12 people to allow in-depth discussion, questions, and interaction during the meetings.

• As part of the training you will receive all of the BrainMaster protocols along with handouts, and a PDF of the powerpoint deck.

Between meetings, you will work with the meditation styles covered in the previous session and participate in semi-private mentoring sessions with the Instructor. The mentoring sessions will be scheduled at a mutually agreeable time(s) and designed to help clarify, fine-tune, problem solve, or consult based on your specific needs.

Dates and Topics for the 3 Group Sessions (conducted through Zoom):

Friday April 3, 8:00-12:30 PST: Introduction, Overview, Choosing a Style, Focus Style

Friday May 1, 8:00-12:30 PST: Mindfulness & Open Heart Styles

Friday May 29, 8:00-12:30 PST: Quiet Mind & Deep States Styles

Required Equipment Access & Volunteer Subject:

Because of the distance format, it will be important that you have equipment and volunteer subjects to work with between sessions. We currently have pre-designed protocols for BrainAvatar (2-channel and sLORETA), BioTrace+ and New Mind systems. In addition, the protocols can be created in any 2 channel EEG software that allows you to do amplitude training.

FAQ:

Which Neurofeedback Systems Can I Use? Any neurofeedback system that allows you to do 2 channel amplitude training. We currently have pre-designed protocols for BrainMaster Avatar (2 channel and sLORETA), New Mind, BioTrace+, and Mind Body Health software. Protocols for EEGer will be available very soon. 

Can I attend if I have never done neurofeedback before? It is up to you. If you choose to attend with no background, it is strongly recommended that you purchase equipment and receive separate mentoring related to neurofeedback basics.

Can I enroll and just watch the videos "on demand? No. We are not offering this option at this time. We believe the interaction with the instructor and other students is an important part of the learning.

Instructor:
Jeff Tarrant, Ph.D., BCN
Dr. Jeff Tarrant is a licensed psychologist, board certified in neurofeedback and a Global Neurotherapy Initiative (GNI) Instructor. He is the founder and CEO of the NeuroMeditation Institute (NMI), LLC and provides certification training for NMI therapist and instructors.

Dr. Tarrant is the author of, “Meditation Interventions to Rewire the Brain.” Other recent works include the book chapter, "Neuromeditation: An Overview and Introduction" in The Handbook of Clinical Qeeg and Neurotherapy. He is a regular presenter at national and international conferences and has a private practice in Eugene, OR, USA where he specializes in the use of EEG NeuroMeditation.

Websites:
www.NeuroMeditationInstitute.com

Facebook:
NeuroMeditation

Dates of Live On-line Training: April 3, May 1, & May 29

Location: Wherever you happen to be-That’s the beauty of distance learning ;)

CEU's: 15.5 CEUs available ($40). CEUs must be purchased separately from registration for the class. To register for CEUs please click here

Please note: Registration is limited to 12 people to support deeper learning and practical application. Thank you for your understanding.

Cost: $650 Register for the class by clicking the button below.

Please note: Registration is limited to 12 people to support deeper learning and practical application. Thank you for your understanding.

 Questions? Contact Dr. Tarrant at 573-268-7867 or dr.tarrant@hotmail.com

Agenda:

 Day 1 – Friday April 3

 8:00am – 9:00am – Introduction & Orientation

• Pragmatics for the Workshop

• Introduction of Attendees

• Introduction & Background of Instructor

 9:00am --10:00am -- Your Brain on Meditation

• Meditation as Mental Training

• Meditation Defined

• How Meditation Changes the Brain

• The 4 (primary) types of Meditative Practices

• Meditation Brainwave Basics

• Matching Meditation with Goals and Needs

  • Mental Health Implications

• Choosing a NeuroMeditation style

  • Self-Assessment: NeuroMeditation Style Inventory (NMSI)

 10:00am – 12:30pm – Introduction to Focus NeuroMeditation 

• Focused Attention Basics

• Tips and Strategies

• Guided Practice

• Focus Meditation and ADHD

  • Research evidence: meditation improves attention and cognitive functions

  • Meditation changes theta/beta ratio

• Brain Networks and Focus Meditation

  • Primary brain regions involved in Focus Practice

  • Focus NeuroMeditation protocols: 2 channel and sLORETA

• Focus Meditation Coaching Strategies

Day 2 - Friday, May 1

 8:00am – 10:30am –Mindfulness & Anxiety

• Anxiety and Stress: the Link

• The Mind Creates Stress

• Predicting the Future

• Mindfulness Defined

  • Ways to Practice

  • Mindfulness Begins with the Body

  • Mindfulness & Grounding

• The Story-Telling Mind

  • Thoughts are not facts!

  • Challenging the Storyteller

  • Daily Mindfulness

• Mindfulness Meditation Basics

  • Mindfulness Tips: RAIN

• What about PTSD?

  • Mindfulness as a Trigger

  • Relaxation as a Trigger

  • Trauma Informed NeuroMeditation

• The Anxious Brain

  • Brain Regions

  • Research

• Brain Networks and Mindfulness Meditation

  • Overlap with Focus

  • Salience Network

  • Mindfulness Brainwaves

  • The Research

• Two Forms of Mindfulness

  • Thoughtless Awareness

  • Thoughtful Awareness

  • Mindfulness NeuroMeditation Protocols

• Related Strategies to Quiet the Brain

  • Virtual Reality

  • RSA Breathing

 10:30am --12:30pm –Open Heart & Depression 

• The Depressed Brain

• Frontal Asymmetry

• Lovingkindness/Compassion Meditation and the Brain

  • The Research: Brain Regions

  • The Research: Brain Waves

  • Lovingkindness vs. Focus Meditation

• Virtual Reality + Neurofeedback

• Open Heart NeuroMeditation protocols

  • 2 channel

  • sLORETA

• Accessing Positive Emotions

  • Appreciation

  • Gratitude

• Deepen the Positive

  • Taking in the Good

Day 3- Friday, May 29

8:00am – 10:00pm –Quiet Mind NeuroMeditation

• Quiet Mind Basics

• Quiet Mind Brainwaves

• Zen

• Transcendental Meditation

• Quiet Mind Tips and Strategies

  • Open Focus

  • Audio Visual Entrainment

• Quiet Mind Brain Regions

  • The Research

  • Quiet Mind NeuroMeditation Protocols

• 2 channel

• sLORETA

• Additional Strategies

  • Supplements

  • Essential Oils

  • Music

  • Vibroacoustics

10:00am – 11:30am – Deep States NeuroMeditation

• Insights from Psychedelic Medicine research

• Psychedelic medicine and mental health

• Consistent brain patterns of the psychedelic state

• Altered States Brain Waves

• Altered States Brain Regions

• The Entropic Brain

• Altered States Neurofeedback

• Preliminary Data

• Applications

• Adjunctive Strategies

11:30am – 12:30pm – Final Comments 

• Questions/Concerns

• Next steps/certification

• Wrap Up