RE: Alpha-Theta-Gamma-Synchrony training.

[Guest guest]

Hi is this the alpha gamma symmetry protocol in the TLC design

pack. Just a bit confused as they look different and don’t seem to include the

theta?

Cheers Tony

From:

[mailto: ] On Behalf Of Dailey

Sent: Monday, 13 September 2010 5:21 p.m.

Subject: Alpha-Theta-Gamma-Synchrony training.

Hello Pete and group,

Pete, thank you for making a BE rendition of my rather

unusual protocol (Fz-A1 / Pz-A2 ) and including it with your last update. You

had asked me to clarify a few points and I apologize that it has taken me so

long. I have tried to give some pointers on the use of this protocol at a new

website I am working on, www.cortexercise.com. Readers can go to the section

titled " neurofeedback protocols " .

As I explain on the website, I have believed it might

be possible to find a general NFB training that would be safe and beneficial

for most people, especially when the QEEG is confusing or questionable (as in

clients taking clonazepam). I have focused on the study of long range synchrony

mechanisms that involve theta, alpha and gamma. These mechanisms are also

involved in the default mode and related networks.

These mechanisms appear to be basic to cognition and

consciousness and relatively safe to train in most individuals (caution if

there is beta spindling). This protocol is not meant to take the place of

careful evaluation

Below are a few quotes from the literature that I hope

will give a feel for what these mechanisms might mean. So far I have found this

protocol very useful in autism, anxiety, and depression. At least 2/3 of the

QEEGs I have done on autistic individuals have suggested anterior to posterior

communication problems in the alpha, theta and gamma ranges anyway. At least

half of those cases also had beta spindling.

" ...the suggestion that theta/alpha or

theta/alpha/beta synchrony is global while gamma or beta/gamma-synchrony is

local has already been negated by numerous reports of long-range gamma

synchrony coinciding with various conscious experiences. " " ...long-range

phase synchrony really is a hallmark of consciousness... Our results confirm

this prediction, and suggest that consciousness may involve not only gamma

frequencies, but the whole range from theta to epsilon. "

Pockett S, Freeman WJ, et al (2009) - EEG synchrony

during a perceptual-cognitive task - Widespread phase synchrony at all

frequencies. Clinical Neurophysiology 120 (2009) 695–708.

" ...connecting of farther distant prefrontal and

posterior association cortex regions seems to be required for positive

emotional experience. "

Aftanas LI, et al (2001) - Human anterior and frontal

midline theta and low alpha reflect emotionally positive state and internalized

attention - High-resolution EEG investigation of meditation. Neuroscience

Letters 2010 (2001) 57-60.

" ...the degree of long-range synchrony was

significantly reduced for both pathological groups as compared with the control

group. ...Synchrony is a basic mechanism for neuronal information processing,

for short and long distant neuronal communication, for feature binding, and for

perceptual and cognitive validity. "

Bhattacharya J (2001) - Reduced degree of long-range

phase synchrony in pathological human brain. Acta Neurobiol. Exp. 2001, 61:

309-318.

" Only

coherently oscillating neuronal groups can interact effectively, because their

communication windows for input and for output are open at the same times.

Thus, a flexible pattern of coherence defines a flexible communication

structure, which subserves our cognitive flexibility. "

Fries P

(2005) - A mechanism for cognitive dynamics - Neuronal communication through

neuronal coherence. Trends in Cognitive Sciences Vol.9 No.10 October 2005.

I welcome any questions or comments.

Dailey

cortexercise.com

[Guest guest]

Tony,Sorry, I missed your question.Alpha Gamma Synchrony is normally done interhemispherically (e.g. C3/A1/g/C4/A2 (L) or P3/A1/g/P4/A2 (L).  It is not the same as the Alpha Theta Synchrony released in August, which is done Fz/A1/g/Pz/A2 (L) on the midline.

There are two Alpha Theta Synchrony designs, the Measured and the Summed.  The measured version actually measures coherence in alpha and coherence in theta as well as phase delay in alpha and theta, and it gives feedback on each measure and when all are in range together.  The summed version uses the approach used, adding the alphas and adding the thetas with the assumption that higher values will occur when synchrony is greatest.

Pete-- Van Deusenpvdtlc@...http://www.brain-trainer.comUSA 305 433 3160BR 47 3346 6235

The Learning Curve, Inc.

On Tue, Sep 14, 2010 at 1:41 AM, Tony Christie <tonychristie@...> wrote:

 

Hi is this the alpha gamma symmetry protocol in the TLC design

pack. Just a bit confused as they look different and don’t seem to include the

theta?

Cheers Tony

 

From:

[mailto: ] On Behalf Of Dailey

Sent: Monday, 13 September 2010 5:21 p.m.

Subject: Alpha-Theta-Gamma-Synchrony training.

 

 

Hello Pete and group,

Pete, thank you for making a BE rendition of my rather

unusual protocol (Fz-A1 / Pz-A2 ) and including it with your last update. You

had asked me to clarify a few points and I apologize that it has taken me so

long. I have tried to give some pointers on the use of this protocol at a new

website I am working on, www.cortexercise.com. Readers can go to the section

titled " neurofeedback protocols " .

As I explain on the website, I have believed it might

be possible to find a general NFB training that would be safe and beneficial

for most people, especially when the QEEG is confusing or questionable (as in

clients taking clonazepam). I have focused on the study of long range synchrony

mechanisms that involve theta, alpha and gamma. These mechanisms are also

involved in the default mode and related networks.

 

These mechanisms appear to be basic to cognition and

consciousness and relatively safe to train in most individuals (caution if

there is beta spindling). This protocol is not meant to take the place of

careful evaluation

 

Below are a few quotes from the literature that I hope

will give a feel for what these mechanisms might mean. So far I have found this

protocol very useful in autism, anxiety, and depression. At least 2/3 of the

QEEGs I have done on autistic individuals have suggested anterior to posterior

communication problems in the alpha, theta and gamma ranges anyway. At least

half of those cases also had beta spindling.

" ...the suggestion that theta/alpha or

theta/alpha/beta synchrony is global while gamma or beta/gamma-synchrony is

local has already been negated by numerous reports of long-range gamma

synchrony coinciding with various conscious experiences. " " ...long-range

phase synchrony really is a hallmark of consciousness... Our results confirm

this prediction, and suggest that consciousness may involve not only gamma

frequencies, but the whole range from theta to epsilon. "

Pockett S, Freeman WJ, et al (2009) - EEG synchrony

during a perceptual-cognitive task - Widespread phase synchrony at all

frequencies. Clinical Neurophysiology 120 (2009) 695–708.

" ...connecting of farther distant prefrontal and

posterior association cortex regions seems to be required for positive

emotional experience. "

Aftanas LI, et al (2001) - Human anterior and frontal

midline theta and low alpha reflect emotionally positive state and internalized

attention - High-resolution EEG investigation of meditation. Neuroscience

Letters 2010 (2001) 57-60.

" ...the degree of long-range synchrony was

significantly reduced for both pathological groups as compared with the control

group. ...Synchrony is a basic mechanism for neuronal information processing,

for short and long distant neuronal communication, for feature binding, and for

perceptual and cognitive validity. "

Bhattacharya J (2001) - Reduced degree of long-range

phase synchrony in pathological human brain. Acta Neurobiol. Exp. 2001, 61:

309-318.

 

" Only

coherently oscillating neuronal groups can interact effectively, because their

communication windows for input and for output are open at the same times.

Thus, a flexible pattern of coherence defines a flexible communication

structure, which subserves our cognitive flexibility. "

 

Fries P

(2005) - A mechanism for cognitive dynamics - Neuronal communication through

neuronal coherence. Trends in Cognitive Sciences Vol.9 No.10 October 2005.

 

I welcome any questions or comments.

 

Dailey

cortexercise.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Thanks Pete I found only one Alpha theta sync design in the

package I have and am not sure which one it is. I think it’s the summed

one?

Cheers Tony

From:

[mailto: ] On Behalf

Of pvdtlc

Sent: Saturday, 18 September 2010 6:01 a.m.

Subject: Re: Alpha-Theta-Gamma-Synchrony training.

Tony,

Sorry, I missed your question.

Alpha Gamma Synchrony is normally done interhemispherically (e.g. C3/A1/g/C4/A2

(L) or P3/A1/g/P4/A2 (L). It is not the same as the Alpha Theta Synchrony

released in August, which is done Fz/A1/g/Pz/A2 (L) on the midline.

There are two Alpha Theta Synchrony designs, the Measured and the Summed.

The measured version actually measures coherence in alpha and coherence in

theta as well as phase delay in alpha and theta, and it gives feedback on each

measure and when all are in range together. The summed version uses the

approach used, adding the alphas and adding the thetas with the

assumption that higher values will occur when synchrony is greatest.

Pete

--

Van Deusen

pvdtlc@...

http://www.brain-trainer.com

USA 305 433 3160

BR 47 3346 6235

The Learning Curve, Inc.

On Tue, Sep 14, 2010 at 1:41 AM, Tony Christie <tonychristie@...> wrote:

Hi is this the

alpha gamma symmetry protocol in the TLC design pack. Just a bit confused as

they look different and don’t seem to include the theta?

Cheers Tony

From: [mailto: ]

On Behalf Of Dailey

Sent: Monday, 13 September 2010 5:21 p.m.

Subject: Alpha-Theta-Gamma-Synchrony training.

Hello Pete and group,

Pete, thank you for making a

BE rendition of my rather unusual protocol (Fz-A1 / Pz-A2 ) and including it

with your last update. You had asked me to clarify a few points and I apologize

that it has taken me so long. I have tried to give some pointers on the use of

this protocol at a new website I am working on, www.cortexercise.com.

Readers can go to the section titled " neurofeedback protocols " .

As I explain on the website, I

have believed it might be possible to find a general NFB training that would be

safe and beneficial for most people, especially when the QEEG is confusing or

questionable (as in clients taking clonazepam). I have focused on the study of

long range synchrony mechanisms that involve theta, alpha and gamma. These

mechanisms are also involved in the default mode and related networks.

These mechanisms appear to be

basic to cognition and consciousness and relatively safe to train in most

individuals (caution if there is beta spindling). This protocol is not meant to

take the place of careful evaluation

Below are a few quotes from

the literature that I hope will give a feel for what these mechanisms might

mean. So far I have found this protocol very useful in autism, anxiety, and

depression. At least 2/3 of the QEEGs I have done on autistic individuals have

suggested anterior to posterior communication problems in the alpha, theta and

gamma ranges anyway. At least half of those cases also had beta spindling.

" ...the suggestion that

theta/alpha or theta/alpha/beta synchrony is global while gamma or

beta/gamma-synchrony is local has already been negated by numerous reports of

long-range gamma synchrony coinciding with various conscious experiences. "

" ...long-range phase synchrony really is a hallmark of consciousness...

Our results confirm this prediction, and suggest that consciousness may involve

not only gamma frequencies, but the whole range from theta to epsilon. "

Pockett S, Freeman WJ, et al

(2009) - EEG synchrony during a perceptual-cognitive task - Widespread phase

synchrony at all frequencies. Clinical Neurophysiology 120 (2009)

695–708.

" ...connecting of farther

distant prefrontal and posterior association cortex regions seems to be

required for positive emotional experience. "

Aftanas LI, et al (2001) -

Human anterior and frontal midline theta and low alpha reflect emotionally

positive state and internalized attention - High-resolution EEG investigation

of meditation. Neuroscience Letters 2010 (2001) 57-60.

" ...the degree of

long-range synchrony was significantly reduced for both pathological groups as

compared with the control group. ...Synchrony is a basic mechanism for neuronal

information processing, for short and long distant neuronal communication, for

feature binding, and for perceptual and cognitive validity. "

Bhattacharya J (2001) -

Reduced degree of long-range phase synchrony in pathological human brain. Acta

Neurobiol. Exp. 2001, 61: 309-318.

" Only

coherently oscillating neuronal groups can interact effectively, because their

communication windows for input and for output are open at the same times.

Thus, a flexible pattern of coherence defines a flexible communication

structure, which subserves our cognitive flexibility. "

Fries P (2005) -

A mechanism for cognitive dynamics - Neuronal communication through neuronal

coherence. Trends in Cognitive Sciences Vol.9 No.10 October 2005.

I welcome any questions or

comments.

Dailey

cortexercise.com

[Guest guest]

Tony,If you go to the learningcurvedesigns group, the Files area, where you can download the various designs, media, etc., and download the latest file (TLC update 082010 and unzip it, you'll find both files (I just checked it and they're both there.)

-- Van Deusenpvdtlc@...http://www.brain-trainer.comUSA 305 433 3160BR 47 3346 6235The Learning Curve, Inc.

On Fri, Sep 17, 2010 at 6:57 PM, Tony Christie <tonychristie@...> wrote:

 

Thanks Pete I found only one Alpha theta sync design in the

package I have and am not sure which one it is. I think it’s the summed

one?

Cheers Tony

[Guest guest]

Thankyou very much Pete. I have got it.

Cheers Tony

From:

[mailto: ] On Behalf

Of pvdtlc

Sent: Saturday, 18 September 2010 6:01 a.m.

Subject: Re: Alpha-Theta-Gamma-Synchrony training.

Tony,

Sorry, I missed your question.

Alpha Gamma Synchrony is normally done interhemispherically (e.g. C3/A1/g/C4/A2

(L) or P3/A1/g/P4/A2 (L). It is not the same as the Alpha Theta Synchrony

released in August, which is done Fz/A1/g/Pz/A2 (L) on the midline.

There are two Alpha Theta Synchrony designs, the Measured and the Summed.

The measured version actually measures coherence in alpha and coherence in

theta as well as phase delay in alpha and theta, and it gives feedback on each

measure and when all are in range together. The summed version uses the

approach used, adding the alphas and adding the thetas with the

assumption that higher values will occur when synchrony is greatest.

Pete

--

Van Deusen

pvdtlc@...

http://www.brain-trainer.com

USA 305 433 3160

BR 47 3346 6235

The Learning Curve, Inc.

On Tue, Sep 14, 2010 at 1:41 AM, Tony Christie <tonychristie@...> wrote:

Hi is this the

alpha gamma symmetry protocol in the TLC design pack. Just a bit confused as

they look different and don’t seem to include the theta?

Cheers Tony

From: [mailto: ]

On Behalf Of Dailey

Sent: Monday, 13 September 2010 5:21 p.m.

Subject: Alpha-Theta-Gamma-Synchrony training.

Hello Pete and group,

Pete, thank you for making a

BE rendition of my rather unusual protocol (Fz-A1 / Pz-A2 ) and including it

with your last update. You had asked me to clarify a few points and I apologize

that it has taken me so long. I have tried to give some pointers on the use of

this protocol at a new website I am working on, www.cortexercise.com.

Readers can go to the section titled " neurofeedback protocols " .

As I explain on the website, I

have believed it might be possible to find a general NFB training that would be

safe and beneficial for most people, especially when the QEEG is confusing or

questionable (as in clients taking clonazepam). I have focused on the study of

long range synchrony mechanisms that involve theta, alpha and gamma. These

mechanisms are also involved in the default mode and related networks.

These mechanisms appear to be

basic to cognition and consciousness and relatively safe to train in most

individuals (caution if there is beta spindling). This protocol is not meant to

take the place of careful evaluation

Below are a few quotes from

the literature that I hope will give a feel for what these mechanisms might

mean. So far I have found this protocol very useful in autism, anxiety, and

depression. At least 2/3 of the QEEGs I have done on autistic individuals have

suggested anterior to posterior communication problems in the alpha, theta and

gamma ranges anyway. At least half of those cases also had beta spindling.

" ...the suggestion that

theta/alpha or theta/alpha/beta synchrony is global while gamma or

beta/gamma-synchrony is local has already been negated by numerous reports of

long-range gamma synchrony coinciding with various conscious experiences. "

" ...long-range phase synchrony really is a hallmark of consciousness...

Our results confirm this prediction, and suggest that consciousness may involve

not only gamma frequencies, but the whole range from theta to epsilon. "

Pockett S, Freeman WJ, et al

(2009) - EEG synchrony during a perceptual-cognitive task - Widespread phase

synchrony at all frequencies. Clinical Neurophysiology 120 (2009) 695–708.

" ...connecting of farther

distant prefrontal and posterior association cortex regions seems to be

required for positive emotional experience. "

Aftanas LI, et al (2001) -

Human anterior and frontal midline theta and low alpha reflect emotionally

positive state and internalized attention - High-resolution EEG investigation

of meditation. Neuroscience Letters 2010 (2001) 57-60.

" ...the degree of

long-range synchrony was significantly reduced for both pathological groups as

compared with the control group. ...Synchrony is a basic mechanism for neuronal

information processing, for short and long distant neuronal communication, for

feature binding, and for perceptual and cognitive validity. "

Bhattacharya J (2001) -

Reduced degree of long-range phase synchrony in pathological human brain. Acta

Neurobiol. Exp. 2001, 61: 309-318.

" Only

coherently oscillating neuronal groups can interact effectively, because their

communication windows for input and for output are open at the same times.

Thus, a flexible pattern of coherence defines a flexible communication

structure, which subserves our cognitive flexibility. "

Fries P (2005) -

A mechanism for cognitive dynamics - Neuronal communication through neuronal

coherence. Trends in Cognitive Sciences Vol.9 No.10 October 2005.

I welcome any questions or

comments.

Dailey

cortexercise.com