Clinical profile
Mark Smith is a licensed clinical social worker and has many years of experience in the field of Neurofeedback-Therapy. At the beginning of his career, he was Director of Clinical Services for nurses, physicians and employees of the Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) at NYU Medical Center and Downtown Hospital in New York City.
Since 2001 he has run his own practice and is one of the leading developers, lecturers and clinical users of modern Neurofeedback-methods.
development of Neurofeedback-protocols
Mark Smith is considered one of the pioneers in the field of Z-score-NeurofeedbackHe was the first user of this Trainingmethod worldwide and worked closely with Thomas Collura (BrainMaster Technologies) and Robert Thatcher (Applied Neuroscience Inc.) to develop Z-score protocols for various clinical applications.
Many of the ones he developed TrainingS-protocols are among the most frequently used interventions in the field of Z-score today.Neurofeedbackworldwide.
Infra-Slow Fluctuation Training
Based on his work with so-called ultradian rhythms, Mark Smith developed the Infra-Slow Fluctuation (ISF) model. Training, These Trainingsform is now one of the established approaches in EEG biofeedback therapy.
His work with these very slow neuronal activity patterns has enabled significant therapeutic progress for both his own clients and the numerous therapists he has trained.
Current developments
In recent years, Mark Smith has also been involved in the further development of sLORETA-based Traininginvolved in methods and once again worked closely with Thomas Collura as well as other researchers and developers.