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Neurofeedback and Biofeedback: Applications in Neuroscience

Linda A. Walker1*
  • 1 Inland Seas Neurotherapy and Counseling, United States

Our emerging insights into neuroplasticity continue to open new therapeutic frontiers in neuromodulation and self regulation. Psychophysiological interventions such as Neurotherapy and biofeedback have a history spanning decades, but their pivotal role in treating ADHD, anxiety, learning disabilities, depression and a spectrum of other disorders has become increasingly recognized through peer-reviewed research. Self regulation and feedback therapies provide the means to shape an individual’s neurological and physiological responses. This webinar introduces neurofeedback and biofeedback concepts and demonstrates how the therapy process unfolds utilizing a case review of a patient treated with these modalities. Attendees will be able to experience an example of a recorded training session that demonstrates how the patient is able to receive and respond to physiological feedback. The presentation will also provide an overview of current research for common disorders, equipment used for therapy and the certification processes available both internationally and in the United States. Learning goals: The participant will be able to: Summarize the basic mechanics of a feedback session. Provide an example of how self regulation therapies have been used in the treatment. Outline empirical support for psychophysiological interventions.

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Keywords: Neurofeedback Training, Neurotherapy, biofeedback interventions, EEG biofeedback, Neurofeedback for psychiatric disorders

Conference: International Conference - Educational Neuroscience, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 28 Feb - 29 Feb, 2016.

Presentation Type: Oral Presentation (invited speakers only)

Topic: Educational Neuroscience

Citation: Walker LA (2016). Neurofeedback and Biofeedback: Applications in Neuroscience. Front. Neurosci. Conference Abstract: International Conference - Educational Neuroscience. doi: 10.3389/conf.fnins.2016.92.00020

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Received: 25 Feb 2016; Published Online: 23 Mar 2016.

* Correspondence: Mrs. Linda A Walker, Inland Seas Neurotherapy and Counseling, Traverse City, MI, 49633, United States, greatlakesbrain@gmail.com