Presented by: Tiff Thompson
This presentation will focus on the king of brainwaves, alpha, that 8-12Hz sinusoidal rhythm that cheats its frequency parameters, unlike any other bandwidth. This rhythm is much more than meets the eye.
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Presented by: Dirk DeRidder
Thalamocortical dysrhythmia is a unifying pathophysiological mechanism that defines multiple clinical disorders such as chronic pain, tinnitus, Parkinson's disease, depression and epilepsy, but also noted in ADHD, schizophrenia and OCD. It is characterized by a slowing of thalamocortical resting state alpha activity to theta frequencies.
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Presented by: Ron Swatzyna
“Almost every human being who has experienced love and romance would agree that love is as much about joy as it is about anguish. Indeed, while romantic passion induces indescribable feelings of euphoria and tenderness when one’s love is returned, it can also trigger feelings of debilitating anxiety, despair and even rage when one’s love is not reciprocated.
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Presented by: Laura Childers
This presentation will look at the mirror neuron network and extended neuron network as a way to improve empathy in couples and families who struggle with trauma and addiction. Evidenced based information will be presented to understand how trauma and addiction can disconnect pathways that allow for empathy.
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