Cynthia R. Kerson PhD.
QEEGD, BCN, BCB, BCB-HRV
Education
- Saybrook University 2016-2018
- PhD in Mind Body Medicine
- University of Natural Medicine 2003 - 2008
- PhD in Applied Psychophysiology
- Sonoma State University 2001-2003
- MA in Humanistic Psychology
- American School of Professional Psychology 1999 - 2001
- Sonoma State University 1996 - 1999
- BA Humanistic Psychology
- College of Marin 1997 - 1999
- Associates Degree
- San Francisco State University 1979 – 1981
- Nassau Community College 1977 - 1978
Journal Articles
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Kerson C, Lubar J, deBeus R, Pan X, Rice R, Allen T, Yazbeck M, Sah S, Dhawan Y, Zong W, Roley-Roberts ME, Arnold LE. EEG Connectivity in ADHD Compared to a Normative Database: A Cohort Analysis of 120 Subjects from the ICAN Study. Appl Psychophysiol Biofeedback. 2022 Dec 5. doi: 10.1007/s10484-022-09569-9. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36469170.
Roley-Roberts ME, Pan X, Bergman R, Tan Y, Hendrix K, deBeus R, Kerson C, Arns M, Jehli NRG, Connor S, Shrader C, Arnold LE. For Which Children with ADHD is TBR Neurofeedback Effective? Comorbidity as a Moderator. doi:10.21203/rs.3.rs-2042245/v1. PPR:PPR547809.
The Neurofeedback Collaborative Group: Arnold L.E., Arns A, Barterian J, Connor S, deBeus R, Hollway J, Kerson C, Kraemer HC, Lightstone H, Lubar J, McBurnett K, Monastra V, Mulligan A, Buchan-Page K, Pan X(J), Rice R, Roley-Roberts M, Schrader C, Tan Y,. Williams CE. Neurofeedback for ADHD: 25-month follow-up of double-blind randomized controlled trial (2022). Journal of American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. In press, 2022.
Kerson C, deBeus R, Lightstone H, et al. EEG Theta/Beta Ratio Calculations Differ Between Various EEG Neurofeedback and Assessment Software Packages: Clinical Interpretation. Clinical EEG and Neuroscience. 2020;51(2):114-120. doi:10.1177/1550059419888320
The Neurofeedback Collaborative Group, Arnold LE, Arns M, Barterian J, Bergman R, Black S, Conners CK, Connor S, Dasgupta S, deBeus R, Higgins T, Hirshberg L, Hollway J, Kerson C, Lightstone H, Lofthouse N,
Lubar J, McBurnett K, Monastra V, Buchan-Page K, Pan X(J), Rice R, Roley-Roberts ME, Rhodes R, Schrader C, Tan Y(J), Williams CE. (2020) Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Randomized Clinical Trial of Neurofeedback for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder With 13 Month Follow-up. Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaac.2020.07.906.
van Dijk, H., deBeus, R., Kerson, C., Roley-Roberts, M., E., Monastra, V., Arnold, L., E., Pan, X. & Arns, M. (2020) Different Spectral Analysis Methods for the Theta/Beta Ratio Calculate Different Ratios But Do Not Distinguish ADHD from Controls. Appl Psychophysiol Biofeedback:45(3) 165-173 https://doi.org/10.1007/s10484-020-09471-2
Kerson, C. & Collura T. (2020). Joe Kamiya: Thinking outside the box. Corpus Christi, TX: BMed Press
Kerson, C., deBeus, R., Lightstone, H., Arnold, EL., Bartarian, J., Pan, X. & Monastra, V. (2019). EEG theta/beta ratio calculations differ between various EEG neurofeedback and assessment software packages: Clinical interpretation. Clinical EEG and Neuroscience:51(2). 114-120. doi.org/10.1177/1550059419888320
Kerson, C. (2019). A neurofeedback story. In: Neurofeedback: The First Fifty Years. Eds James Evans, Mary Blair Dellinger, & Harold L. Russel. Elsevier Academic Press: London ISBN 978-0-12-817659-7
Kerson, C. (2019/20). Biofeedback as a viable somatic modality for trauma and related comorbidities: A new methodology. International Body Psychology Journal:18(2). ISSN 2169-4745 196-207
Martins-Mourao, A & Kerson, C. (Eds.) (2016). Alpha theta training in the 21st century:
A handbook for clinicians and researchers. A FNNR Publication, Murfreesboro, TN, USA
Kerson, C. (2016) Neurofeedback as a Treatment for Anxiety in Adolescents and Young
Adults. Chapter in: T.F. Collura & J.A. Frederick (Eds.) Handbook of Clinical QEEG and Neurotherapy. New York: Routledge / Taylor & Francis
Kerson, C. (2014). Professional issues: The foundations supporting biofeedback and
neurofeedback: Why collaborative research? (Interview with David Trudeau). Biofeedback(42)1
Kerson, C. (2014). Professional issues: The foundations supporting biofeedback and
neurofeedback: II. FERB supports research in biofeedback (interview with Paul Lehrer). Biofeedback(42)2 42-46
Arnold, GL, Lofthouse, N., McBurnett, K., Hirshberg, L., deBeus, R., Arns, M., Connors,
K., Kerson, C., Kraemer, H., Lubar, J., Monastra, V. (The Collaborative Neurofeedback Group) (2013). A proposed multi-site double-blind randomized clinical trial of neurofeedback for ADHD: Need, rational and strategy. Journal of Attentional Disorders: 17(5):420-36
IEEE Standards Committee Participant: Collura, T., Lightstone, H., Aguel, S., Hoffman, M., Kerson, C., Pope, A., Saab, M., Schellburn, K., & Wigton, N. IEEE recommended practice for neurofeedback systems. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, New York, NY
Linden, M., Neubrander, J., Kerson, C., Gunkelman, J. (2011). QEEG-guided
neurofeedback: New brain-based subtype assessment and successful individualized treatment for autism. Autism Science Digest, Autism One: Fullerton, California
Sherlin, L., Arns, M., Lubar, J., Heinrich, h., Kerson, C., Strehl, U., Sterman,
M. B. (2011). Neurofeedback and basic learning theory: Implications for research and practice. Journal of Neurotherapy:15(4)
Cannon, R, Kerson, C, Hampshire, A, Coleman L. Garner, CL. (2012). Pilot data
assessing the functional integrity of the default network in adult ADHD with fMRI and sLORETA. Journal of Neurotherapy:16(2) 246-263
Cannon, R., Kerson, C., Hampshire, A., (2011) sLORETA and fMRI detection of
medial prefrontal default network anomalies in adult ADHD. Journal of Neurotherapy:15(3)
Kerson, C., Sherman, R, & Kozlowski, G. (2009). Alpha suppression and
symmetry training for generalized anxiety symptoms. Journal of Neurotherapy:3(3)
Kerson, C., Gunkelman, J., & Collura, T. (2008). Neurofeedback Using the
Phenotype and Z-Score Modalities, NeuroConnections, July, San Rafael, CA; International Society for Neurofeedback and Research.
Kerson, C. (2005). In the comfort of their own home: A review of home training systems. California Biofeedback. Vol 21:1 Winter 2005
Kerson, C. (2004). The benefits of monitoring the galvanic skin response during Neurofeedback.
California Biofeedback. Vol 20:1 Spring 2004
Kerson, C. (2003). Neurofeedback for your child with learning disabilities.
Family News. April
Kerson, C. (1999). Comparing neurofeedback, electrodermal activity and
self-report; A study of psychological and physiological interactions. Sonoma State University Master¡¯s Thesis
Kerson, C. (1999). A study of behaviorism. In Warmouth, A. (ED) Theories, Methods and Issues.
Sonoma State University Press
Funding Awards
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2014 – 2019 Co-Investigator: NIMH Clinical Trials #NCT02251743. Double-Blind 2-Site Randomized Clinical trial of Neurofeedback for ADHD (ICAN Study).
2011-2013 fMRI and ERP Study. Co-funded by the ISNR Research Foundation (San Rafael, CA) and the Applied MRI Institute (San Diego, CA).
Certifications:
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Associate Fellow (BCB) – Traditional Biofeedback
Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA)
Associate Fellow (BCN) – EEG Biofeedback
Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA)
BCB-HRV – Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback
Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA)
QEEGD Diplomate
QEEG Certification Board (IQCB)
Current Professional Activities :
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Board member: Saybrook University IRB
Board member: Behavioral Medicine Research and Training Foundation
Neurofeedback Mentor – Biofeedback Certification International Alliance
Biofeedback Mentor – Biofeedback Certification International Alliance
Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback Mentor – Biofeedback Certification International Alliance
QEEG Mentor – QEEG Certification Board
Board Advisor - QEEG Certification Board