BIOFEEDBACK. Spring 2017 Conference

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1 The Mid-Atlantic Biofeedback Society s Spring 2017 Conference Mid-Atlantic BIOFEEDBACK learn connect inspire Society Co-sponsored by the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback Strategies to Enhance Clinical & Educational Success with Erik Peper, PhD, BCB and A Special Demonstration of the Biograph Infinity Software with Harry Campbell, BPS, BCB, BCN May 20 & 21, 2017 Loyola University Graduate Center, 8890 McGaw Road, Columbia, MD Overview of the Conference: Valuable information for psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, licensed professional counselors and other health and mental health care professionals. Sunday afternoon will be informational for all levels of participants, but especially students and newcomers to the field. Instructional Level: suitable for Introductory, Intermediate and Advanced. Continuing Education Credits: This program, when attended in its entirety, is available for 12.0 continuing education credits. AAPB is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. AAPB maintains responsibility for this program and its content. BCIA approved CE credits to meet requirements for BCIA certification. NOTE! $25.00 fee for CE certificates. Overall Course Learning Objectives: This conference will offer in-depth information of integrated systems of treatment for a wide-range of issues and illnesses, as well as providing the scientific rationale for these applications. A bonus of the conference is a demonstration of bio/neurofeedback software by one of the premier biofeedback trainers in the country. Attention MFTs, LPCs, Social Workers, School Counselors and Other Mental Health Professionals: Many state licensing boards accept APA-approved CE credits for mental health professionals. Check with your board to see if they will accept the APA-approved credits for this conference. For information: Contact Bea Haskins execdirector@mabs.us

2 Saturday, May 20, :30 a.m. Registration and Light Breakfast 9:00 a.m. Welcome: Jay Dickinson, MA, LPC, BCN, NCC, and President of the Mid-Atlantic Biofeedback Society 9:15 a.m. Keynote Presentation (Day 1) Biofeedback Modulated Grandmother Therapy/Education: Working with Challenging Clients by Integrating an Evolutionary Perspective with Bio/Neurofeedback Presenter: Erik Peper, PhD, BCB 10:30 a.m. Break 10:45 a.m. Dr. Peper continues 12:00 p.m. Lunch (provided) Annual Business Meeting Installation of New Board Members and Officers Presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Award (tentative) 1:15 p.m. Dr. Peper continues 2:30 p.m. Break 2:45 p.m. Dr. Peper continues 4:30 p.m. Q&A, Wrap-up Discussion, Evaluation Forms Moderator: Katherine Thorn, LPC, the Society s Newly Installed President 5:00 p.m. Adjourn Program: Sunday, May 21, :30 a.m. Registration and Light Breakfast 9:00 a.m. Welcome: Katherine Thorn, LPC, MABS President 9:05 a.m. Keynote Presentation (Day 2) Biofeedback Modulated Grandmother Therapy/Education: Working with Challenging Clients by Integrating an Evolutionary Perspective with Bio/Neurofeedback Presenter: Erik Peper, PhD, BCB 10:15 a.m. Break 10:25 a.m. Dr. Peper continues 12:00 p.m. Lunch ( on your own ) 1:30 p.m. Biograph Basics and Beyond Presenter: Harry L. Campbell, BPS, BCN, BCB 3:00 p.m. Break 3:15 p.m. Mr. Campbell continues 4:30 p.m. Q&A, Wrap-up Discussion, Evaluation Forms Moderator: Katherine Thorn 5:00 p.m. Adjourn Student Scholarships Available! The Mid-Atlantic Biofeedback Society encourages students to attend this conference for the educational opportunities as well as the chance to network with established professionals in the field. In addition to special rates for students, MABS has a limited number of scholarships for students to attend the conference at no cost. Contact Bea Haskins at execdirector@mabs.us for more information on the scholarship application process.

3 Speakers/ Session Descriptions / Learning Objectives Saturday and Sunday Morning Presenter: Erik Peper, PhD, BCB, is an international authority on biofeedback and Professor of Holistic Studies/Department of Health Education at San Francisco State University. He is president of the Biofeedback Foundation of Europe and past president of the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. Dr. Peper has a biofeedback practice at Biofeedback Health ( He is the author of numerous scientific articles and books, such as Make Health Happen, Fighting Cancer A Nontoxic Approach to Treatment and Biofeedback Mastery. Erik publishes a blog, the peper perspective-ideas on illness, health and well-being ( He is a recognized expert on holistic health, stress management and workplace health. His research interests focus on selfhealing strategies to optimize health, illness prevention, the effects of posture and learning self-mastery with biofeedback. Session Description: Optimize health and reverse illness by integrating grandmother therapy and basic evolutionary concepts within a self-regulation approach that includes postural, management, cognitive reframing, breathing, diet, movement, biological rhythm regulation, touch and biofeedback training. ( Grandmother Therapy is an umbrella term for implementing evolutionary common sense, such as having clients eat breakfast not containing sugar and simple carbohydrates, having regular sleep and so forth.) Through the use of case examples and experiential practice embedded within a stress management matrix, participants will learn to recognize and experience subtle dysfunctional illness promoting patterns such as those triggered by the startle response and defense reaction, breath holding, gasping, absence of pelvic floor movement and hyperventilation. Applications of this integrated approach have been demonstrated to reverse numerous illnesses such as text anxiety, panic attacks, chronic pain,vulvodynia, psychogenic epilepsy, POTs (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome), CIN III (carcinoma in situ cervical dysplasia) and eczema. The workshop includes demonstrations, physiological monitoring and self-practice exercises. Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to 1. Describe the important role of diet and exercise to reduce anxiety and enhance learning. 2. Analyze clients breathing patterns that contribute to psychophysiological dysfunction. 3. Use abdominal and trapezius/scalene EMG to teach effortless breathing. 4. Utilize posture feedback to reduce pain and depression. Target Audience: Healthcare professionals and bio/neurofeedback practitioners. Sunday Afternoon Presenter: Harry Campbell was introduced to biofeedback in 1984 by Adam Crane at a career day at Ossining High School in Westchester County, NY. He worked with Adam in his biofeedback equipment and training company for over 20 years and then Adam sold him the company. He has provided biofeedback and neurofeedback for anxiety, headaches, pain, insomnia and ADHD in several practices. He served as a trainer and supervisor in the Yonkers Neurofeedback Project with Mary Jo Sabo. Harry has served two terms as president of the Northeast Regional Biofeedback Society and has trained and presented for many colleges, universities, VA and military facilities throughout the country. Session Description: Participants will learn how to use Biograph software for stress assessments, EEG baseline assessments and bio/neurofeedback training sessions. Instructions for starting sessions, adjusting scales, thresholds and feedback will be discussed. Learning Objectives: Participants will 1. Understand how to start and run a session. 2. Know how to adjust screen settings. 3. Understand how to review data. 4. Be able to prepare and print a report. Target Audience: People who own are or thinking of using Biograph Infinity biofeedback equipment. Accessibility, Participation Guidelines and Disclaimers The views of the presenters are theirs and do not necessarily represent a position by the Mid-Atlantic Biofeedback Society. The Mid-Atlantic Biofeedback Society is committed to accessibility and non-discrimination in its continuing education activities. The Society is also committed to conducting all activities in conformity with the American Psychological Association s Ethical Principles for Psychologists. Participants are asked to be aware of the need for privacy and confidentiality throughout the program. If program content becomes stressful, participants are encouraged to process those feelings during discussion periods. If participants have special needs, we will attempt to accommodate them. Please address questions, concerns and any complaints to Bea Haskins, , execdirector@mabs.us. Facilities are accessible to persons with disabilities and reasonable accommodations will be made for persons requesting them. There is no commercial support for this program nor are there any relationships between the CE sponsor, presenting organization, presenter, program content, research, grants or other funding that could reasonably be construed as conflicts of interest. Presenters Statements on Utility/Validity, Limitations, Risks and Financial Disclosure Dr. Peper: None. Mr. Campbell has a significant relationship with Thought Technology and distributes their equipment.

4 DIRECTIONS: Loyola University Graduate Center, Columbia, MD Directions from I From I-95, follow Rt. 175 West towards Columbia. 2. From Rt. 175 West, take the 3rd exit, Snowden River Parkway. At the end of the exit ramp, turn left at the light to go south. 3. Follow Snowden River Parkway to the 2nd light and turn right on McGaw Road (landmark: Apple Ford). 4. Follow McGaw Road past the Gramophone store. Just before the light at the intersection of McGaw and Dobbin Roads, turn right into the Graduate Center parking lot. From the Baltimore Beltway, I From I-695 in Towson, take the outer loop towards Pikesville and take Exit #16A, I-70 West, towards Frederick. 2. Follow I-70 West and take the left exit onto Rt. 29 South toward Columbia. 3. Follow Rt. 29 South and exit onto Rt. 175 East. 4 Follow Rt. 175 East to the 3rd traffic light and turn right onto Dobbin Road. 5. Follow Dobbin Road to the 3rd light and turn left onto McGaw Rd. 6. Immediately after turning onto McGaw, turn left into the Graduate Center parking lot. Hotels in Vicinity (The Mid-Atlantic Biofeedback Society does not have arrangements with any of these hotels. This information is provided solely for your convenience.) Courtyard by Marriott Columbia, Extended Stay America Columbia, Hampton Inn Columbia, Hampton Inn & Suites Columbia South, Hilton Garden Inn Columbia, Springhill Suites by Marriott Columbia,

5 Registration Form TWO WAYS TO REGISTER: ONLINE OR BY MAIL ONLINE: Go to and click the Conference tab. MAIL: Print out this page and send with your check payable to Mid-Atlantic Biofeedback Society by May 13th to: Mid-Atlantic Biofeedback Society, c/o Bea Haskins, 217 E. Middle Street, Hanover, PA Please print clearly and use a separate form for each registrant. Be sure to check the box if you need a CE certificate and include that fee in your remittance. A Note About Sunday Lunch: There are numerous restaurants in the area, as well as Wegmans, which has a large variety of lunch options and room to eat there. You can also bring a brown bag lunch and eat in the conference building. Registration Fees: Early-bird Registration (ends May 13th). Check one: Members: Saturday only (includes lunch)... $175 Sunday only (no lunch)... $150 Both days (save $25)... $300 Non-members: Saturday only (includes lunch)... $250 Sunday only (no lunch)... $225 Both days (save $25)... $450 Students (university/college ID required) and Fully Retired: Saturday only (includes lunch)... $ 75 Sunday only (no lunch)... $ 50 Both days... $100 CE Certificate fee... $ 25 Additional Late Fee applies to all registration forms postmarked after May 13th (or online registrations after that date)... $ 25 Total Enclosed $ (If you are not certain of your membership status, or would like to become a member, please contact Bea at or execdirector@mabs.us.) PLEASE PRINT Name Address City State Zip Phone Address Refund Policy: Prior to May 13th: Refunds will be issued less $25.00 for administrative costs. May 13th or after: No refunds will be provided. How did you first hear about this conference? Check all that apply: Advertisement (please tell us where if you remember ) Social Media; please specify: Facebook Twitter from the Mid-Atlantic Biofeedback Society via Constant Contact The Society s website Colleague sent me information Professor or instructor Word of mouth Other; please specify The Mid-Atlantic Biofeedback Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, tax exempt organization as recognized by the IRS and is incorporated in the State of Maryland. Mid- Atlantic Biofeedback Society is the legal trade name of the Mid-Atlantic Society for Biofeedback and Behavioral Medicine. For Office Use Only Date Rec d. Amount Payment Method (check one): Credit Card Check # Cash