Workshop – Dr. rer. nat. Kerstin Mayer

Introduction to Slow Cortical Potentials (SCP)

Half-day Workshop – June 11, 2016 (afternoon)

Instructor: Dr. rer. nat. Kerstin Mayer

For about ten years, neurofeedback of slow cortical potentials (SCP) has been developed and successfully applied next to the traditional frequency neurofeedback. SCP are slow shifts of brain activity that are below 1 Hz. They belong to the family of event-related potentials and regulate excitation thresholds. As in many clinical conditions (e.g. epilepsy, ADHD) the regulation of excitation thresholds is impaired SCP feedback is a viable option for therapy.

The aim of this workshop is to convey basic psychophysiological knowledge (EEG and Event related potentials) and to explain and demonstrate technical requirements and protocols of SCP feedback. Hands-on exercises will give an impression on how to accomplish a training session.

Finally issues of evidence base, indications and clinical everyday-life will be discussed.

About Dr. rer. nat. Kerstin Mayer

Dr. Kerstin Mayer’s area of interest is neurofeedback of slow cortical potentials with a focus on ADHD. She is investigating the behavioral benefit as well as neurophysiological changes following neurofeedback and other neuromodulation techniques like tDCS and rTMS.

Dr. Mayer completed her doctoral and post-doc studies at the Institute of Medical Psychology and Behavioral Neurobiology, University Tübingen. She received her Bachelor in Psychology and Master in Psychology at the University of Bochum and later held teaching positions at both universities. Dr. Mayer has co-authored numerous articles that have been published in a variety of international journals.

She is currently the Head of Education EMEA at neuroCare Group in Munich, Germany.