Biofeedback at the APA Convention in
Toronto
Biofeedback and Neurofeedback
Biofeedback is a learning process in which people are taught
to improve their health and performance by observing signals generated by their
own bodies such as heart rate, temperature and skin conductance. This information is fed back to the person in
real time, allowing them to learn to control their response to different
stressors.
One of the presenters taking part in the symposium on "The
Evolution of Psychotherapy---Can Biofeedback Advance the Practice of
Psychotherapy?" at the APA Convention is Dr. Lynda Thompson. Dr. Thompson
is best known for her work in the field of neurofeedback, a type of biofeedback
that measures brain activity. Together with her husband, Dr. Michael Thompson,
she runs the ADD Centre
at the Biofeedback Institute of Toronto. Dr. Michael Thompson describes
neurofeedback as, "a
non-invasive learning procedure that allows the client to train their own
brain, practicing healthy patterns and normalizing functions. This learning is
vastly accelerated because we are able to specifically target the learning to
the area(s) and the neural networks of the brain that are not functioning
appropriately. It is always combined with Heart Rate Variability (plus other
peripheral biofeedback measures as necessary for a particular patient).
"Some
of the symptoms that can be worked on in training include: anxiety and
depression; ADHD; learning difficulties such as dyslexia and math problems;
migraine; memory difficulties; sleep
disorders; anger control; and difficulties interpreting social cues such as is
found in Asperger’s syndrome and autism."
APA
Convention - Toronto, ON - August 6-9, 2015
If you're planning to attend the APA Convention in Toronto,
we encourage you to take a moment to see how you can incorporate biofeedback
into your practice. In addition to Lynda Thompson, the presenters in the
symposium include: Carol S. Austad, Cosima Hoetger, Paul
Lehrer, Donald Moss, and Patrick Steffan.
Session Title: 2316
The Evolution of Psychotherapy---Can Biofeedback Advance the Practice of
Psychotherapy?
Session Type: Symposium
Date: Fri 08/07 4:00PM - 5:50PM
Division/Sponsor: 42-Psychologists in Independent Practice
Building/Room: Convention Centre/Room 206D North
Building-Level 200
Read the
full abstracts here:
http://www.apa.org/convention/program-search.aspx?title=biofeedback
More About Dr. Lynda Thompson and the ADD Centre
Over
the last 23 years Dr. Lynda Thompson with her staff at this Centre have carried
out over 150 invited workshops and lectures in 23 countries on 5 continents and
have professional publications that include: 8 book chapters, 25 journal
articles, and 4 books including the basic textbook in the Neurofeedback field, The Neurofeedback Book: An
Introduction to Basic Concepts in Applied Psychophysiology (2003, 2015), and Functional Neuroanatomy Organized with Reference to Networks, Lobes of the Brain, 10-20
Sites, and Brodmann Areas (2015).
Drs. Lynda and Michael Thompson teach two annual neurofeedback workshops
at the Viamede Resort, Stoney Lake, Ontario near Peterborough and 1 3/4
hour coach ride from Pearson International Airport Toronto. The upcoming
workshop dates are:
September
21 to 25, 2015 or
May
30 to June 4, 2016
More
information is available from www.addcentre.com or by a telephone call to
the ADD Centre, Biofeedback Institute of Toronto (905-803-8066).
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The Biofeedback Federation of Europe is
approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing
education for psychologists. The Biofeedback Federation of Europe maintains
responsibility for this program and its content.
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