Integration of EEG, DC/SCP, and Peripheral Measures in Biofeedback Thomas F. Collura, Ph.D. QEEG-D BrainMaster Technologies, Inc. The Brain Enrichment Center
EEG Neuronal Synchrony Connectivity Local versus Distance communication Brain Homeostasis Wide range of training paradigms
DC/SCP Primarily Glial Activity Some neuronal IPSP, EPSP contribution Overall Activation Correlation with level of Consciousness Trained for epilepsy, ADD, BCI
Peripheral Measures Temperature Heart Rate – HRV Respiratory Effort Skin Conductance Response EMG
Relevant Mechanisms Sympathetic / Parasympathetic Concentration / Relaxation Levels of Meditation Levels of Deep States
Training Paradigms Use 2 to bridge mind and body Cade, Wise: EEG monitoring + SCR Use breathing as precursor to NF Freeze Framer, Wild Divine Use temp training as introduction to self-regulation
Example: EEG Alpha + HRV (a) Reward bursts of alpha with sound / video (b) Reward HRV resonance on exhalations with sound Extra Reward when (a) and (b) coincide
EEG – Alpha Training
HRV – Resonant Breathing
Combined EEG / HRV Protocol
Inhalation
Exhalation
Example: DC/SCP Training F3: Approach, engagement, interest F4: Withdrawal, apprehension, disinterest P3: Language processing, integration with self, logical reasoning and memory P4: Image processing, integration with environment, spatial reasoning and memory
4-channel DC/SCP Training
F3 F4 P3 P4 DC/SCP
F3 and F4 DC/SCP
F3 vs. P3 DC/SCP
DC and Theta Together