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Tables of Contents for Introduction to Quantitative Eeg and Neurofeedback
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
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Contributors
xvii
Preface
xix
PART I General Principles and History
An Overview of Quantitative EEG and Its Applications to Neurofeedback
David S. Cantor
Historical Overview
3
1
Basic Concepts of EEG
4
14
Genesis
4
3
Recording
7
4
Reviewing and Interpreting QEEGS
11
3
Displays of Quantitative EEG Findings and Clinical Utilization
14
4
Clinical Applications of QEEG
18
4
Diagnostic Condition Classification
18
1
Neurometric QEEG--Treatment Applications
19
3
Summary
22
7
References
23
6
EEG Database-Guided Neurotherapy
Robert W. Thatcher
Introduction
29
4
Modern Neuroimaging Advances
29
2
Life Span Reference EEG Databases and Neurotherapy
31
1
Active Tasks Versus Eyes-Closed and Eyes-Open QEEG Databases
32
1
Criteria for the Development and Use of EEG Databases
33
11
Full Disclosure of the Content of EEG Normative Databases
34
1
Demographics and Gender Criteria for Normality and Subject Selection
34
1
Statistical Standards of QEEG Databases
35
5
Statistical Inferences and Reliability
40
1
Uniform Data Acquisition Procedures and Quality Control
41
1
Artifact Rejection
41
1
QEEG Reference Database Age Distribution
42
1
Time of Day and Other Miscellaneous Factors
42
2
Power Spectral Measures of a QEEG Database
44
9
Power and/or Amplitude EEG Spectral Measures
46
1
Biophysical Linkage between MRI and EEG Amplitude
47
1
EEG Coherence Measures
48
3
Biophysical Linkage between MRI and EEG Coherence
51
1
EEG Phase Measures
52
1
EEG Amplitude Differences and Ratios
52
1
Univariate Statistics Versus Multivariate Statistics
53
5
QEEG Discriminant Functions
55
1
Growth Spurts in EEG Development
56
2
Individualization of Neurofeedback Based on Reference QEEG Evaluation
58
8
The Issue of Organicity
58
1
The Issue of Therapy Design
59
1
The Issue of Treatment Evaluation
60
1
References
60
6
From EEG to Neurofeedback
Thomas H. Budzynski
The Alpha Connection
66
1
The Dawning of Biofeedback
67
1
A Brief Look at Other Early Work
68
1
Performance under Stress
69
1
Twilight States
69
2
The Falling from Grace of the Alpha State
71
1
The Sensory Motor Rhythm Path
72
1
QEEG: The Quantified EEG
73
1
EEG Database Dvelopment
73
1
The QEEG Feedback Systems
74
1
The Modern Era of Neurofeedback
75
8
References
76
7
PART II Clinical Applications
Medical Applications of NeuroBioFeedback
Rima Laibow
Introduction
83
7
Diagnosis Considerations
90
3
Treatment
93
10
References
101
2
Neurofeedback Assessment and Treatment for Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorders
Joel F. Lubar
Judith O. Lubar
Background
103
4
Subtypes of Individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
107
5
Additional Neurofeedback Considerations for ADD/ADHD
112
8
Recording EEG and Artifact Considerations
120
3
EEG Signal Processing
123
2
Databases
125
3
Termination Issues
128
2
Integration of Neurofeedback with Other Psychological Therapies
130
5
Informed Consent and Financial Considerations
135
2
Treatment of ADD/ADHD in Adults
137
1
Addiction considerations
138
1
Research Needs
139
8
References
141
6
Neurotherapy in the Treatment of Dissociation
Thomas Brownback
Linda Mason
Neurotherapy Treatment
147
4
The Brownback--Mason Protocol
151
4
Future Directions
155
2
References
155
2
Neurofeedback in the Treatment of Addictive Disorders
Eugene G. Peniston
Pual J. Kulkosky
Introduction
157
2
Historical Background
157
1
Alpha--Theta Neurofeedback Therapy
158
1
Methodology and Results
159
16
Neurofeedback for Addiction and PTSD
159
13
Results of Brain Wave Therapy
172
3
Summary and Prospectus
175
6
Replications
175
1
Case Studies
175
1
Commentary
176
1
References
176
5
Clinical Use of an Alpha Asymmetry Neurofeedback Protocol in the Treatment of Mood Disorders
Elsa Baehr
J. Peter Rosenfeld
Rufus Baehr
Carolyn Earnest
Introduction
181
2
Clinical Use of th Asymmetry Protocol
183
1
The Classification of Depressive Disorders
184
2
Unipolar Depressive Disorders
184
1
Bipolar Disorders
184
2
Treatment of Depression Using the Asymmetry Protocol
186
2
Subjects
186
1
Procedures
187
1
Case Studies
188
8
Bob
188
1
Celia
189
1
Catherine
190
1
Ann Rose
191
2
Katy
193
2
Deidre
195
1
Clinical Factors Associated with EEG Neurofeedback Treatment
196
1
Negative Factors in the Clinical Situation
197
1
Medication and the Asymmetry Protocol
198
1
Discussion
198
6
References
200
4
Assessing and Treating Open Head Trauma, Coma, and Stroke Using Real-Time Digital EEG Neurofeedback
Margaret E. Ayers
Open Head Trauma and Other Traumatic Brain Injury
204
1
Assessment
205
1
Real-Time Digital Neurofeedback of Open Head Trauma
206
4
Coma
210
1
Real-Time Digital EEG Neurofeedback with Level 2 Coma (Rancho Scale)
211
4
Stroke
215
1
Real-Time Digital EEG Feedback with Stroke
216
2
Summary
218
6
References
220
4
Performance Enchancement Training Through Neurofeedback
S. Louise Norris
Michael Currieri
The Essentials of Peak Performance
224
1
Definitions of Terms
225
1
EEG Modification and Consciousness
225
1
Understanding Brain Wave States
226
1
A Mini Review
227
2
The Capacity to Shift
229
1
Research Related to Peak Performance
230
4
Peak Performance Training Preparation
234
1
Peak Performance Training Gneral Principles
235
1
The Cookbook
236
2
The Business
238
6
References
238
6
PART III Models for Neurofeedback Efficacy
EEG Biofeedback: An Emerging Model for Its Global Efficacy
Siegfried Othmer
Susan F. Othmer
David A. Kaiser
Strains in the Paradigm
244
2
An Emerging New Model
246
4
Structure Versus Function
250
4
The Kindling Model of Psychopathology
254
3
The Disregulation Model of Psychopathology
257
2
Return to the Spectrum Theory of Mental Disorders
259
3
A Bioelectrical Model of Neuroregulation: Basis for the Functional Theory
262
5
The Thalamus: Generator of Brain Rhythms
267
6
The Role of Rhythmicity in Transient Phenomena
273
4
Partitioning of Brain Function
277
2
Hemispheric Organization
279
3
Partitioning in the Frequency Domain
282
3
The EEG Biofeedback Method
285
1
Clinical Validation
286
16
Summary
302
1
Addendum
303
8
References
304
7
The Neural Underpinnings of Neurofeedback Training
Andrew Abarbanel
Introduction
311
1
Neurophysiological Processes Relevant to Neurofeedback Treatment
312
11
Generation of Cortical Potentials
313
3
Neuromodulator Control
316
2
Rhythmic Oscillations, Brain States, and Information Flow
318
2
Long-Term Potentiation
320
3
Neural Mechanisms Underlying Attention and NT
323
8
Anatomical Aspects
324
3
Balances in the Attentional System: An Example
327
2
Synthesis of Neural Processes in NT
329
2
Relevance to Mental Disorders
331
3
Clinical Findings
331
1
Major Psychiatric Disorders as Generalized Attentional Disorders: Circuit Theories
332
2
Summary and Conclusions
334
7
References
336
5
Theories of the Effectiveness of Alpha--Theta Training for Multiple Disorders
Nancy E. White
Introduction
341
3
The Peniston Protocol
342
2
Theories of the Protocol's Effectiveness
344
9
States of Consciousness and the Continuum of Arousal
344
1
State-Context Dependent Learning and Retrieval
345
2
Trauma and Mind--Body Interaction
347
5
Patient--Therapist Relationship
352
1
Toward a Synthesis
353
7
A Multilevel Matrix
354
1
COEX System
355
2
The Transpersonal Domain
357
3
A Case Study
360
3
Background and Treatment Experience
360
3
Follow-up
363
1
Summary and Conclusions
363
8
References
365
6
PART IV Legal and Ethical Issues
Ethical, Legal, and Professional Pitfalls Associated with Neurofeedback Services
Sebastian Striefel
Purpose
371
1
Definitions
372
1
Competence
373
9
Training
373
1
Supervision
374
2
Ethical Principles
376
1
The Boundaries of Competence
377
1
Determining Competence
377
4
Questioning a Practitioner's Competence
381
1
Neurofeedback and the Law
382
3
Title Versus Practice Acts
382
1
Determining Who Can Provide Neurofeedback
383
1
Penalties and Changing the Law
383
1
Education Versus Treatment
384
1
Other Relevant Laws
385
1
Professional decision Making
385
2
Intervention Versus Referral
385
1
Decision-Making Flowchart
385
2
Cautions and Contraindications in Using Neurofeedback
387
5
Cautions
387
4
Contraindications
391
1
Responsible Practice
392
1
QEEG Considerations
393
2
Pre- and Post-QEEGS
393
1
Interpretations
394
1
FDA Issues
394
1
Standard of Care
395
3
Summary
398
3
References
398
3
Index
401