NeuroMeditation Institute Level 2 Instructor Training:

Clinical Applications Workshop

Meditation can:

- Balance the nervous system, promoting deep calmness, relaxation, and peace of mind.

- Influence brainwaves, helping to boost focus, enhance cognitive functioning, and improve clarity in thinking.

- Regulate emotions, making it easier to manage stress, build resilience, and improve relationships.

- Support physical health, reducing symptoms related to stress, lowering blood pressure, and boosting immune function.

- Enhance overall quality of life, providing a foundation for increased happiness, mindfulness, and fulfillment.

Despite these incredible benefits, many people don’t know where to start when it comes to meditation. Even those who begin often struggle to sustain a consistent practice over time. That’s where our Level 2 Instructor Training: Clinical Applications Workshop comes in.

This workshop offers an immersive, in-depth exploration of how to use meditation as a powerful intervention for mental health conditions such as ADHD, anxiety, chronic stress, depression, and PTSD. Whether you’re a meditation teacher, therapist, or mental health professional, this training equips you with the tools to tailor meditation practices to individual needs, making them both accessible and transformative. It’s more than just learning about meditation; it’s about empowering others to create lasting change in their lives.

Workshop Description

Our Level 2 Instructor Training: Clinical Applications Workshop is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to become a trauma-informed meditation teacher, using meditation as a powerful intervention for mental health conditions such as ADHD, anxiety, chronic stress, depression, and PTSD.

In this workshop, you will:

- Identify and describe different styles of meditation and understand how each impacts the brain and nervous system, particularly in individuals with trauma and mental health challenges.

- Learn to pair meditation styles with specific client concerns, enabling you to address trauma, anxiety, or stress in a personalized way.

- Develop tailored meditation plans that are uniquely designed for each client, ensuring the practice aligns with their individual mental health needs.

- Master advanced strategies and techniques for evaluating and personalizing meditation practices, allowing you to continuously refine your approach for optimal mental health outcomes.

This workshop builds on foundational training by equipping you with specialized skills to customize meditation practices, making them highly effective and personalized tools in your mental health practice.

Course Description

NeuroMeditation Overview, Client Intake, and Guiding Groups

In the opening modules of this workshop, we will provide a comprehensive overview of the four distinct styles of NeuroMeditation and explore how each style impacts the brain and nervous system. You will gain a clear understanding of the unique benefits of each meditation style and how to apply them in clinical settings.

By the end of these modules, you will know how to:

• Administer the NeuroMeditation Styles Inventory and accurately interpret the results to tailor meditation plans.

• Match each NeuroMeditation style to specific mental health concerns, such as anxiety, ADHD, depression, PTSD, and more.

• Conduct an effective intake interview to gather information and create personalized meditation plans.

• Lead group meditations using techniques designed to guide participants through transformative experiences.

• Recognize the impact of trauma on meditation practices and adjust approaches accordingly to ensure safety and effectiveness.

Deep Dive into the Four Styles

Next, we’ll take a deeper dive into each of the four NeuroMeditation styles (Focus, Mindfulness, Open Heart, and Quiet Mind), breaking down their neurological effects and practical applications.

In these modules, you will learn:

• Which brain regions are activated or quieted by each meditation style and how this influences mental health outcomes.

• Technology-based approaches to enhance the practice of each NeuroMeditation style, such as neurofeedback or audio-visual entrainment.

• Practical exercises to offer clients, giving them tools to strengthen their practice and address specific issues.

• How to modify meditation practices for clients who may need adaptations due to trauma, physical limitations, or cognitive challenges.

Disclaimer: Materials that are included in this workshop may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of your profession or license. Attendees are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined by law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your profession’s standards.

Meet Your Instructors

Dr. Stephanie Best

Stephanie H. Best, Ph.D. is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Certified NeuroMeditation Trainer (NMI Level 3) based in Charleston, South Carolina. In her private practice (Dr. Stephanie Best LLC), she uses a powerful mind-body approach to guide clients in un-hooking from difficult thoughts and feelings, clarifying how they yearn to show up in the world, and developing skills to nurture their wellness so they can thrive! Backed by exceptional training, personal experience, and 20 years of clinical work, Dr. Best partners with clients to empower them to create change that is both meaningful and long-lasting. She is an expert practitioner of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and has received small-group mentoring from the co-creator of ACT, himself, master clinician Steven C. Hayes, Ph.D. Her advanced training in mindfulness-based interventions includes an intensive course in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) at Duke Integrative Medicine. Dr. Best earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Duke University and is dually licensed in both North and South Carolina. She is a long-time member of both the American Psychological Association and the North Carolina Psychological Association and is proud to serve as a Federal Advocacy Coordinator. Mental health advocacy is something that is close to her heart, and she continues to work toward a world in which mental health is valued and viewed as being critical to overall wellness.  

Dr. Best has maintained a regular meditation practice of her own for over 15 years, sustained by her direct personal experience of its empirically supported mental, emotional, and physical health benefits. She enjoys teaching others about the application of neuroscience and brain-based principles to the ancient practice of meditation and has been affiliated with the NeuroMeditation Institute since 2017. Her goal is to help both new and experienced meditators individualize their practice in a way that promotes optimal health and wellness. Outside of work, Dr. Best’s heart lights up when she is doing yoga, scuba diving (or communing with Mother Ocean in any form), listening to live music, taking nature walks, playing piano, rooting for Manchester United and her beloved Tar Heels, and spending quality time with family and friends.

Dr. Jeff Tarrant

Jeff Tarrant, Ph.D., BCN, is the founder and Director of the NeuroMeditation Institute in Eugene, Oregon.  He is a licensed psychologist and board certified in neurofeedback. Dr. Tarrant is also the Chief Science Officer for Healium, XR, creating biometrically controlled virtual and augmented reality experiences. In addition, Dr. Tarrant is a Scientific Advisor to Divergence Neuro, creators of cloud-based neurofeedback software and wireless EEG headsets.

With over 25 years of experience in applying brainwave modulation to mindfulness and therapeutic settings, Dr. Tarrant brings expertise in how brainwave patterns influence mental states and well-being. His research and clinical work are aimed at helping individuals achieve peak mental performance, manage stress, and explore deeper states of consciousness.

Dr. Tarrant specializes in teaching, clinical applications, and research combining technology- based interventions with meditative states for improved mental health. His research focuses on exploring brainwave changes that occur as a result of contemplative practices, technological interventions, non-ordinary states of consciousness, & psi-related abilities. Dr. Tarrant is the author of the books Meditation Interventions to Rewire the Brain and Becoming Psychic.

To learn more about Dr. Tarrant’s work, please visit his website: www.DrJeffTarrant.Me