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    ILF Neurofeedback for Trauma – A European Perspective - Bernhard Wandernoth

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    • ILF Neurofeedback for Trauma – A European Perspective

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    • CE Evaluation for Bernhard Wandernoth: ILF Neurofeedback for Trauma – A European Perspective (home study)

Course Description

60 Minute Lecture

Infra-Low (ILF) neurofeedback is based on classical methods such as SMR-Beta and SCP and has been developed over the course of three decades in a cooperative effort between clinics, scientists and engineers. The talk will explain how the method compares to other known methods, discuss its clinical and technical specifics, and its advantages and disadvantages. Further some studies to ILF neurofeedback are presented, and reports from the practical clinical application in Europe will round the lecture off.

Course Objectives

  • Objective 1

    Describe the history of ILF training as it is derived from frequency based neurofeedback training

  • Objective 2

    Explain the specifics of ILF Neurofeedback and summarize two peer reviewed studies related to ILF

  • Objective 3

    List the advantages and disadvantages of ILF training

Dr. Bernhard Wandernoth


I have always had a fascination for technology. I was able to survive my time in school thanks to my hobbies in electronics and amateur radio, after which I studied Electrical Engineering and Information Technology in Munich. I then received a doctorate in the area of laser communication systems. My theoretical and practical findings on the topic of highly efficient laser communication systems have since been put to use in the development of a laser terminals for satellites as the first commercial laser-based high speed networks in orbit. Even though this technology was incredibly fascinating and challenging I then took on the responsibility for the fundamental research at a Swiss investment firm.

The objective was to structure many thousand technology companies according to their industries in order to be able to answer questions about competitive rank, strategy, market size, growth potential, among others. Moreover this system provided the information needed for reliable discounted cash flow valuations. Not only well paid, this assignment was highly fascinating again- only I felt at the wrong side of the table at times when listening to the enthusiastic CEOs speaking about their technologies, markets and visions.When I heard of neurofeedback, it caught my attention. After some research I thought “if only ten percent of the claims in that field hold true, I want to be a part of it”. So, I created a “landscape” of the field, like I was used to as an analyst, and found the Othmers, with their successful companies in California, to be among the leading minds in the field. The engineer tries things out. So, I attended a course, bought me some used equipment and applied neurofeedback to a couple of “guinea pigs”.

Indeed the neurofeedback worked; I was even able to make a migraine go away. So, convinced, end of longer story- I took on the responsibility for the development, qualification, and regulatory approvals of the products for this group. What started as almost a garage company became quite a sizable team and group of companies and partners with the central goal of innovation of clinical approaches, models and technologies, driven by curiosity and the desire to contribute to mental health care to improve people’s lives.Aside from the continued further development of these methods, which are seen as the most effective today, we are exploring new approaches and technologies to make use of the EEG.

One important area is to apply complex stimulus presentation and signal processing to create biomarkers as basis for more objective diagnosis of mental health issues as well as personalized treatment recommendations. The goal of all our activities is that as many people as possible can profit from our technology.

CE Information

 APA approved up to 1 CE credit.

Other licenses listed below.  Be sure to check with individual states that they will accept APA CEs. Each state has different regulations for CE credits. Please check above and confirm with your state board to ensure credit will be applicable to your needs. The CE sponsors and program organizers are not to be held responsible in the event that your state board will not accept credit.

This program, when attended in its entirety per program listed above, is available for up to 1 continuing education credit. Sadar Psychological (when attended live) and Dr. Roseann Cappana-Hodge, LLC (when attended via home study) are approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Sadar Psychological and Dr. Roseann Cappana-Hodge, LLC maintain responsibility for this program and its content. The continuing education credits for each workshop/course are designated in the workshop/ course descriptions.

BCIA Re-certification CEs approved.

The methods taught will augment psychotherapeutic interventions and are not known to have limitations when used in the scope and limits of one’s knowledge.

Target Audience: Counselors, Social Workers, Psychotherapists, Marriage & Family Therapists, Nurses, Psychologists, Addictions Counselors, Occupational Therapists, Case Managers, Other Mental Health Professionals.

*Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC) in 36 states: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL (CE Broker), GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, ME, MO, NC, ND, NH, NE, NJ, NM, NV, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA WI WY

Marriage & Family Therapists (MFT) in 31 states*: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL (CE Broker), IA, ID, IN, KS, ME, MO, NE, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NV, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WY

Addictions Professionals in 26 states*: AK, AR, CO, CT, DE, GA, IA, IN, KS, LA, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY (out of state), OK, OR, SC, UT, WA, WI, WY

This course is offered at the introductory and intermediate levels.

For live attendees:

In order to receive the live CE credit(s), you must attend the entire program, and complete the Program Assessment and  Participant Satisfaction/Evaluation form. These must be submitted to [email protected]. Partial credits for any given lecture will not be given. A participant may arrive no more than 10 minutes late and/or leave more than 10 minutes early to receive live credit for a program.

 For Home Study Attendees:

To receive home study credit(s), you must view the entire program, complete the program assessment and complete the Participant Satisfaction/Evaluation form at the conclusion of the program. You must also complete test questions and obtain a score of 70% or higher. Partial credit will not be given for any individual session.

There is no commercial support for this program nor are there any relationships between the presenter, program content, research, grants, or other funding that could reasonably be construed as conflicts of interest.

The views of the presenters are theirs and do not necessarily represent a position by Sadar Psychological or Dr. Roseann Cappana-Hodge & Associates. Sadar Psychological and Dr. Roseann Cappana-Hodge & Associates are committed to accessibility and non-discrimination in their continuing education activities. Sadar Psychological and Dr. Roseann Cappana-Hodge & Associates are also committed to conducting all activities in conformity with the American Psychological Association’s Ethical Principles for Psychologists.

Participants are asked to be aware of the need for privacy and confidentiality throughout the program. If program content becomes stressful, participants are encouraged to process these feelings during discussion periods. If participants have special needs, we will attempt to accommodate them in accordance with ADA requirements.

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