Re: more questions for Pete

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Nick,

The higher the level of activation you are asking the brain to achieve, the shorter the training segment (at least that's what I do).

A slow-wave squish or a squash or an eye-open alpha squish demand the brain activate. Run segments around 2-3 minutes of intense concentration with about a minute between them.

Training up SMR is less demanding; 5minutes with 30 seconds to a minute between.

Alpha is less demanding; 5-10 minutes per segment.

Alpha/theta or fast wave squishes are most calming; longer segments up to 20 minutes or more can be used.

I use the trend object in BE and watch what is happening with my target. If it starts to go the wrong way, that suggests the brain is getting tired. I might try a longer break (pointing out the pattern to the client); or I might end the session on a high note, even if we haven't done 20 minutes.

Pete

Your quote from Pete's notes: " when we have a long session of NF, it is easy for the brain to get back in old patterns " is news to me.

My question is how long should one pause between the shorter 3 or 5 minute sessions -- 5 seconds, 5 minutes? ballpark figure would help because I have no clue.

And how does one know that the brain is getting back into old patterns?

What does one observe during the sessions?

nick

nick mammanoSuzanne Day <suzanne.dayrogers> wrote:

Pete,The practicum in Montreal (or Ottawa) is on the process of being organized for February (or March?). I am really looking forward to it.Third question:I found in my notes that you said " " when we have a long session of NF it is easy for the brain to get back in old patterns " I don't remember hearing your opinion on the list serve when we discussed training with DVD. I find difficult to stop the DVD every 5 min as you recommend in your training plan so I let it run for at least 15 min, stop to connect with the client and hear comments, then keep going or re-adjust what is needed.Fourth question: I often heard you say that the order for training should be Temporal, Parietal, and Frontal. When I look at the training plans that I received from you, many do not follow this order. Is it possible that they are all exceptions to the rule or you are learning something else that leads you to reconsider this " rule " ? I am not concerned by working on the Parietal before the temporal especially with sleep issue, but I am questionning working with the Frontal first when there are temporal issues.Thank you for being there and taking time to answer something that you may have already explained on the list.Suzanne Day

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