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The course objectives are to provide the depth of knowledge in psychophysiology, biofeedback equipment, and training techniques required to perform psychophysiologically oriented assessments and biofeedback-based interventions.

This course is designed to help the student to:

Summarize the psychophysiological processes underlying each condition covered in the course. This objective is supported by modules 3, 4, 6, 7, & 8.

Use psychophysiological recording and biofeedback devices to record and display psychophysiological information. Supported by modules 2 & 5.

Learn and demonstrate an understanding of the elements of common psychophysiological assessment and intervention techniques such as biofeedback, relaxation training, cognitive restructuring, hypnosis, meditation, and audiovisual entrainment. Supported by modules 6, 7, & 8.

Use psychophysiological recording equipment to assess patients with specific conditions. Explain the physiology underlying optimal functioning and stress responses in order to design and conduct appropriate training to optimize functioning in business, education, sports, and (when appropriately licensed) clinical Supported by module 6.

Use psychophysiological recording and biofeedback equipment professionally and ethically to apply specific assessments and interventions tailored to each condition covered in the course. Supported by modules 9 & 10.

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Schwartz, M.S., & Andrasik, F. (Eds.). (2016). Biofeedback: A practitioner’s guide (4th ed.). New York, NY: The Guilford Press.

~$48 (ebook), ~$52 (paperback), or ~$30 (hardcover)

ISBN: 978-1462531943

2. DO NOT BUY. E copy Supplied with the course materials: Sherman, R. (2012). Pain assessment and intervention from a psychophysiological perspective (2nd ed.). Wheat Ridge, CO: Assoc. for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback.

3. Only for students who have not had a basic kinesiology course:

Lippert, L. S. (2017). Clinical kinesiology and anatomy (6th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis. ~$40 (paperback) ISBN 978-0803658233

4. BUY ONE FOR THE DEPARTMENT. Students do not need their own copies unless they wish to purchase one: Andreassi, J. (2013). Psychophysiology: Human behavior & physiological response (5th ed.). New York, NY: Psychology Press. ~$20 (ebook), ~$50 (paperback)

ISBN: 978-0805849516 or 0805849513

The Behavioral Medicine Research and Training Foundation is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Behavioral Medicine R&T Foundation maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

There is one year to complete the course.

No refunds are issued after the course is purchased and materials are received.