Course description

This advanced crossover course is designed for clinicians who are already trained and experienced in high-frequency (frequency band) neurofeedback and want to add infra-low frequency (ILF) neurofeedback to their clinical toolkit. The focus is on applied ILF protocols, clinical decision-making, and integrating ILF within an existing neurofeedback practice rather than foundational theory.

Participants will use their own equipment and will be provided with a temporary Cygnet license for the duration of the course to support training and clinical practice. Instruction is delivered through a combination of targeted video content, live virtual Q&A sessions, and supervised application-based learning. By the end of the course, clinicians will be ready to confidently begin integrating ILF into their existing neurofeedback work.

Essential teaching content

Self-Training & Friend/Family Training (Theory and Practice of ILF)
Performance during practicum sessions

8 Hours Live + 6 Hour of Pre-Recorded Lecture from late August through late November. Live sessions are on Tuesdays 11 am – 1 pm ET
 

After the course you can

Students will be able to confidently run an infra-low frequency (ILF) training session
Students will understand the history and theory underlying ILF neurofeedback (NF)
Students will understand the relationship between ILF and traditional frequency band NF

Course description

This training provides a comprehensive introduction to Infra-Low Frequency Neurofeedback (ILF-NF). Participants will learn how dysregulation presents in the nervous system, how ILF-NF supports self-regulation at a foundational level, and how to thoughtfully integrate this modality into clinical practice.

While the course is grounded in trauma-informed care, it also explores how dysregulation manifests across a range of clinical presentations, including anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, autism spectrum conditions, addiction, and other mental health symptoms. This allows clinicians to understand ILF-NF as a regulation-based approach that can be applied across diverse client populations.

This course bridges theory and application, equipping clinicians with both conceptual understanding and practical skills to support their clients.

Essential teaching content

• Foundations of ILF Neurofeedback and Endogenous Neuromodulation
• Understanding dysregulation across clinical presentations (trauma, anxiety, ADHD, autism, addiction)
• Intrinsic connectivity networks (DMN, SN, CEN) and symptom expression
• The role of the optimal reward frequency (ORF)
• Clinical application of ILF-NF across presentations
• Integrating ILF-NF within existing therapeutic frameworks
• Safety, pacing, and trauma-informed implementation
• Exploration of Bee Medic's "Cygnet" software, efficacy with connection (understanding impedance), and practical application

After the course you can

• Begin integrating ILF-NF into clinical work with diverse client populations
• Understand the neurobiological basis of dysregulation across a range of mental health conditions
• Explain how ILF-NF differs from traditional neurofeedback approaches
• Recognize how symptoms such as anxiety, dissociation, impulsivity, and emotional dysregulation may reflect underlying regulatory challenges
• Apply trauma-informed and regulation-based principles across presentations
• Feel more confident working with complex trauma

Course highlights

• Trauma-informed, with broad clinical application
• Integration of neuroscience with real-world practice
• Applicable to ADHD, autism, addiction, anxiety, PTSD, and complex trauma, and more
• Supportive learning environment
• Opportunity for live Q&A and case-based discussion
• Emphasis on practical integration—not just theory

Profile

Doctoral Candidate, Lucie Ritchie, RP — Lucie Ritchie is a Registered Psychotherapist and the founder of Heal Psychotherapy Inc. She holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology degree, a Clinical Traumatologist Certificate, and a Professional Post-Graduate Trauma Certification. Lucie is also a Doctoral Candidate (Ed.D) in Community Care and Counselling, specializing in Traumaology. She is a certified NARM, DBR, and Neurofeedback Therapist who works with clients from a psychoeducational and neuroscience-informed lens.   Lucie has received training in traditional neurofeedback, LENS neurofeedback, ILF-Neurofeedback, and Master’s-Level ILF Neurofeedback. She is highly impressed with the results her clients have achieved in relatively short periods of time, and is driven to teach her techniques to the masses to create meaningful change in the world. Her dissertation also focuses on integrating ILF neurofeedback into clinical practice with clinicians working with clients with complex trauma.   Lucie is thrilled to be practicing her craft with her own courses via Heal Psychotherapy. She enjoys teaching on the neurobiology of trauma and guiding clinicians in the practical application of neuroscience-focused methods to (re)balance the sense of self and regulate the nervous system.   She looks forward to seeing you in class!

Course description

40-hour training with a well-balanced curriculum - a combination of theory, group discussion, and practice - everything you need to get started with ILF Neurofeedback.

Essential teaching content

This 40-hour training provides the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to begin clinical application of ILF Neurofeedback:
•Core principles of ILF neurofeedback and brain regulation
•Protocol selection, frequency optimization, and electrode placement
•Client-centered assessment and symptom tracking
•Hands-on practicum with real-time session experience
•Interpreting client responses and adjusting protocols
•Integration into clinical practice, including workflow and ethics
•Case-based learning through discussion and applied examples

After the course you can

After the course, you can:

•Set up and conduct ILF neurofeedback sessions with appropriate equipment and electrode placements
•Apply foundational protocols and begin frequency optimization based on client response
•Recognize and respond to client feedback during sessions
•Track client-reported outcomes and adjust sessions accordingly
•Integrate ILF neurofeedback into your clinical workflow with confidence

Course highlights

Course Highlights

•40-hour comprehensive training combining theory, discussion, and hands-on practice
•Real-time practicum beginning early in training to build confidence and skill
•Small-group, interactive learning environment with direct guidance
•Immediate application of concepts through case-based discussion
•Focus on individualized, client-centered protocol development
•Structured pathway from foundational learning to clinical implementation