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Customer Highlight: Clackamas Health Centers Behavioral Health

20. November 2024

Meet Clackamas Health Centers Behavioral Health in Oregon!

Clackamas Health Centers Behavioral Health has been transforming lives across Oregon by integrating innovative therapies like neurofeedback into their comprehensive mental health services. With a dedicated team of 15 trained neurofeedback clinicians and 13 NeuroAmps, they provide personalized care tailored to meet each individual’s unique needs. Their commitment fosters long-term success and well-being, leveraging ILF neurofeedback to achieve life-changing results for clients of all ages.

 

The impact of neurofeedback has been transformative for their clients:

  • A 10-year-old girl, once withdrawn, has reconnected with her family, fostering a stronger bond and reducing challenging behaviors.
  • A mother of four found calm and resilience, inspiring her to pursue higher education as a role model for her daughters.
  • A musician overcame isolation, discovering joy in activities like bouldering and swing dancing while preparing for graduate school.
  • A client with chronic suicidal ideation experienced relief after 20 sessions, saying, “This is the best version of me.

 

Since 2015, Clackamas has utilized BEE Medic equipment, training through EEGInfo and the Neurofeedback Advocacy Project. They share, "BEE Medic equipment is user-friendly and has helped us seamlessly integrate ILF neurofeedback for a diverse range of clients. The passionate support and expertise from the BEE Medic team have been invaluable."

 

Clackamas Health Centers Behavior Health exemplifies how neurofeedback can profoundly change lives. Their dedication to innovation and compassionate care demonstrates the powerful role practitioners like you play in advancing mental health treatment.

CH - Clackamas

With several locations in Oregon, Clackamas Health Centers Behavioral Health is dedicated to helping individuals and families achieve their mental wellness goals. Their multidisciplinary team includes therapists, case managers, psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and peer support specialists, providing a comprehensive range of behavioral health services:

  • Individual, group, and family therapy
  • Skills training
  • Medication evaluation and management
  • Care coordination and case management
  • Crisis intervention
  • Pharmacy (Genoa)
  • OHP application assistance
  • Supported employment and education
  • Peer support services

 

Get In Touch

Phone: 503-655-8401

Website: clackamas.us/healthcenters

Men and mental health: a taboo that needs to be broken

20. November 2024

Although mental health is getting more and more attention, one aspect is often neglected: men's mental health. The traditional idea that men have to be ‘tough’ and must not show weakness often leads to men ignoring mental health problems and rarely seeking help (Krumm et al., 2017). The effects can manifest in men in the form of depression, substance misuse and an alarmingly high suicide rate. (Canetto & Sakinofsky, 1998).

Why men often do not seek help
Social expectations and cultural norms have an enormous influence on men's behaviour, especially when it comes to admitting weaknesses. Men experience strong societal pressure to conform to characteristics that are considered masculine. These perceptions prevent many men from sharing their feelings or seeking professional help. In fact, research shows that men are less likely to seek psychological support compared to women, which can lead to untreated, often severe problems (Addis & Mahalik, 2003; Krumm et al., 2017).


Distraction instead of coping
In order to deal with psychological stress, many men resort to various strategies that are usually only partially effective (Mahalik et al., 2003; Levant & Wimer, 2014). Some men try to focus on solutions instead of dealing with their feelings and tackling the problem at its source. Others use distractions such as sports or work to escape the emotional pain. Unfortunately, this can also have negative sides: Repression and substance abuse are also common mechanisms that often exacerbate the condition (Levant & Wimer, 2014).

November becomes Movember
In addition to Men's Health Awareness Month in June, November is all about male mental health. Movember is a global initiative that draws attention to men's health issues such as mental health and prostate cancer. The moustache is the symbol for this movement, which is intended to become a topic of conversation and stimulate reflection. The message behind it is clear: men are not alone with their problems and health should not be a taboo subject.


How neurofeedback can help
Neurofeedback is a non-invasive therapeutic approach in which brainwave activity is measured to provide real-time feedback to the patient. Neurofeedback is mainly used in therapy to improve the ability to self-regulate. This approach means that neurofeedback can be used as a therapy component for many different mental illnesses. For example, it can also be used for depression or addiction. Experience shows that neurofeedback can also be an attractive therapy method for people who have problems opening up and talking about their feelings. Neurofeedback brings a certain lightness to the therapy, in which patients do not have to actively perform, but can relax and follow an animation or a video game.


Neurofeedback should always be seen in the context of an overall treatment strategy. It represents a therapy component alongside, for example, behavioural therapy or medication. It is important that symptoms and neurofeedback treatment are discussed with a doctor or therapist.
 

Sources:

Addis, M. E., & Mahalik, J. R. (2003). Men, masculinity, and the contexts of help-seeking. American psychologist

Canetto, S. S., & Sakinofsky, I. (1998). The gender paradox in suicide. Suicide and Life‐Threatening Behavior

Krumm, S., Checchia, C., Koesters, M., Kilian, R., & Becker, T. (2017). Men's views on depression: a systematic review and meta-synthesis of qualitative research. Psychopathology

Levant, R. F., & Wimer, D. J. (2014). Masculinity constructs as protective buffers and risk factors for men’s health. American journal of men's health
 

Trauma Informed Neurofeedback

Course description

This training is based on a combination of both clinical practice and a theoretical understanding of the trauma literature to help practitioners work more effectively with people who are undergoing neurofeedback treatment.  It will provide important clinical and relational information to consider when working with people who have experienced trauma, including fears which are often not expressed or known by clients but can impact on both the subconscious and conscious interaction with therapist and neurofeedback.  Integrated throughout the course will be case examples to explain content and principles, but in addition participants will be encouraged to bring their own case examples to help them understand the course materials and use it in their practice to develop improved treatment outcomes.

 

Essential teaching content

  • Definition of and symptomatology associated with, trauma and dissociation (both overt and covert).
  • Exploration of the neuroscience of trauma and how understanding this will help the practice of neurofeedback.
  • Definition and understanding of trauma focussed neurofeedback
  • How can dissociation be assessed, identified, and interfere with treatment outcomes
  • The main fears that can impact on successful treatment, how to identify, address and work with them.
  • When and why neurofeedback is not the right place to start, with suggestions of what to do when this happens.
  • Some suggestions/recommendations of therapies and strategies that complement trauma focussed neurofeedback.
  • Assessment process including relevant measures to include.
  • How to identify and actively respond to trauma and dissociative behaviours during neurofeedback sessions.
  • How to carry out trauma informed and responsive ILF, alpha theta and synchrony. Including those with complex presentations such as dissociative disorders.

After the course you can

  • identify trauma and dissociation (both overt and covert presentations)
  • identify the categories of developmental trauma and how they relate to the current behaviour of clients and their histories of trauma/adverse childhood experiences.
  • formulate the main goals of neurofeedback intervention from an arousal model perspective
  • identify and use the nuances of trauma informed practice to create successful outcomes
  • define what trauma informed neurofeedback is and how to engage in it successfully
  • understand ways of using ILF, alpha-theta and synchrony together and when to do so effectively in a way that responds specifically to your client’s needs

Course highlights

  • Plenty of case examples and clinical material to explain the theories presented.
  • Practical techniques that can be used to help engage your clients
  • Part of the OMC certification process
  • Opportunity to engage in trauma focussed neurofeedback that is a developing concept and practice

Online

Period of time

11.04.2025 – 12.04.2025
11.04.2025 09:00 – 18:00
12.04.2025 09:00 – 17:00
Local time: Europe/London

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Price

690,00 EUR / 740,00 CHF / 640,00 GBP

Included in the price

  • Course manual of all presentations and worksheets as a PDF file for download
  • Certificate

More Information

Requirements for participation:

The course is for practitioners who have already completed the basic course in ILF Neurofeedback, as well as the advanced course in Alpha-Theta and Synchrony.

This first trauma informed neurofeedback course will be for how to work with adults.

Good to know:

  • You do not need neurofeedback equipment during the course.
  • You may take this online course on your own. You do not need a partner for practicum.

Please register by 05.04.2025
Did you miss the registration deadline? Please contact us! We are happy to help you and will find a solution!

For registration and booking you will be forwarded to the website of the organiser.

Language

  • English

Organizer

BEE Medic Ltd UK

Millhouse 32-38 East Street
Rochford
SS4 1DB
 

  • courses@beemedic.co.uk
  • Phone: +44 1702 8200 06
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Curso avanzado de Neurofeedback

Course description

Los asistentes al curso aprenderán las últimas novedades en la aplicación de la técnica y trabajarán sobre los protocolos de actuación.

El curso tiene dos objectivos principales. Ampliar y adquirir nuevos conocimientos que mejoren la eficiencia de los tratamientos aplicados a los pacientes. Y situar al participante en la vanguardia de las novedades y más recientes prácticas del Método Othmer.

Essential teaching content

  • Novedades e implicaciones clínicas: 2-canales
  • Nuevo rango de frecuencias y equivalencias 2022
  • Entrenamiento en 2-Canales | ILF HD y Alpha-Theta
  • Entrenamiento en sincronía 2022
  • Práctica 2-canales HD, AT o sincronía
  • Experiencias del entrenamiento previo
  • Nuevo Cygnet 2022: actualización de juegos y software
  • Añadiendo localizaciones
  • Localizaciones para síntomas específicos
  • Práctica de 2-canales HD, AT o sincronía
  • Discusión de casos prácticos I
  • Discusión de casos prácticos II
  • Localización interhemisférica
  • ¿Neurofeedback basado en QEEG?
     

Online

Period of time

24.01.2025 09:00 – 26.01.2025 18:00
Local time: Atlantic/Canary

Your selected time zone

Language

  • Spanish

Organizer

Neurovitalia
Centro Comercial ABC Serrano
Calle Serrano 61, 4ª Planta
28006 Madrid

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Advanced Course

Course description

Denna fördjupningskurs syftar till att ge dig en fördjupad insikt och kunskap i hur Alpha/Theta och Synchrony kan göra skillnad särskilt hos personer med en bakgrund i trauma. Tillsammans med ILF-HD Neurofeedback är dessa två viktiga redskap i Othmer-metoden. Både Synchrony och Alpha-Theta används där klientens behov inte löses optimalt med ILF-HD träning. Metoderna används ofta hos klienter med PTSD, ångest, sömnbesvär kopplade till trauma och tidig anknytningsstörning. 

Kursen riktar sig särskilt till dig som redan - kanske för länge sedan - gått kursen i Alpha-Theta, men som nu vill ha ännu mer och fördjupad kunskap. Men för dig som hittills har arbetat endast med ILF-HD, kommer vi att gå igenom de teoretiska och praktiska delarna kring metoderna, så att Du kan applicera dessa på dina klienter med de nya möjligheter de ger. Vi kommer också att försäkra oss om att alla är helt uppdaterade i de klassiska träningsprotokollerna med ILF-HD.  Tid kommer också att finnas för att lägga fram frågor kring egna patienter.

Essential teaching content

  • Teoretisk kunskap om metoderna Alpha-Theta och Synchrony. 
  • Praktiska övningar med dessa.
  • Frekvens och elektrodplaceringar.
  • Repetition med också "från början - instruktion" för dig som är ny för dessa metoder.
  • Fördjupning om hur dessa metoder framgångsrikt kan användas i traumabehandling.

After the course you can

  • Inkludera Alpha-Theta och Synchrony  med ILF-träningsprotokoll.
  • Utveckla träningsprotokoll för att hjälpa dina klienter på ett individuellt plan och efter deras behov.
  • Bli ännu bättre på att förstå och använda metod alltefter klientens olika utmaningar.

Course highlights

  • Perfekt uppföljning efter vår grundkurs
  • Praktisk och teoretisk repetition samt ny kunskap
  • Fördjupning i trauma och hur Othmer's metod med dess olika delar kan ge dig kraftfulla verktyg i ditt arbete med dessa klienter..
  • Dr Meike Wiedemann är med oss på länk från sin klinik i Tyskland.

Location

Tranås - Badhotellet
Ågatan 16
573 31 Tranås
Sweden

Period of time

20.01.2025 – 22.01.2025
20.01.2025 09:00 – 18:00
21.01.2025 09:00 – 18:00
22.01.2025 09:00 – 17:00
Local time: Europe/Stockholm

Your selected time zone

Price

SEK 16 800:- exkl moms

Included in the price

  • Kursmaterial i pappersformat
  • Intensiv handledning på båda språken svenska och engelska
  • Certifikat efter godkänd, genomgången kurs
  • Lunch och fika 

More Information

  • VIKTIGT: det är en förutsättning för att få träna under kursens gång med dessa båda metoder, att Du har en egenträning med minst 15 tillfällen ILF. Du ska också ha väl inhämtat kunskaper från tidigare genomgången grundkurs så att Du behärskar de praktiska delarna av utrustningen och det teoretiska träningsförloppet.
  • Observera att kursen hålls på svenska och engelska.

Language

  • Swedish

Organizer

Nordic Center of Neurofeedback
Medeon Science Park
205 12 Malmö
Schweden

  • klaraskolan@gmail.com
  • Phone: +46 708 30 21 70
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