The Cutting Edge of Mind-Body Science Compliments of and Written by: Susan E. Antelis, MPS, FBCIA-C

WHAT IS BIOFEEDBACK? Biofeedback uses computerized technology to help you learn to control or manage your stress responses. Sensitive instruments are used to measure physical processes with the purpose of “feeding back” the information to an individual in order to control these processes.

NEUROFEEDBACK... A Form of Biofeedback that Measures Brain Waves and Helps with: ADD/ADHD Closed Head Injury Alcoholism/Addictions Depression Insomnia Peak Performance ADD/ADHD Closed Head Injury Alcoholism/Addictions Depression Insomnia Peak Performance Research: The Byers Bibliography Research is available and ongoing Research: The Byers Bibliography Research is available and ongoing

HOW DOES BIOFEEDBACK HELP A PERSON CHANGE THEIR BEHAVIOR? Awareness of the Mind-Body Connection Positive Reinforcement Self-Regulation Gaining Control over Symptoms Restoring Balance and Health Transfer of Training to Everyday Life Awareness of the Mind-Body Connection Positive Reinforcement Self-Regulation Gaining Control over Symptoms Restoring Balance and Health Transfer of Training to Everyday Life

WHAT DOES BIOFEEDBACK MEASURE? Muscle Tension Skin Temperature Skin Resistance Heart Rate Respiration Peripheral Blood Volume Brain Waves Special Applications Muscle Tension Skin Temperature Skin Resistance Heart Rate Respiration Peripheral Blood Volume Brain Waves Special Applications

HEART RATE VARIABILITY BIOFEEDBACK Heart Rate and Blood Pressure Regulation Heart Rate and Blood Pressure Regulation

WHAT KINDS OF SYMPTOMS CAN BE HELPED WITH BIOFEEDBACK? Migraine & Tension Headache Irritable Bowel Syndrome Anxiety/Panic Reactions Chronic Pain Incontinence TMJ/Tinnitus Stress-Related Infertility Migraine & Tension Headache Irritable Bowel Syndrome Anxiety/Panic Reactions Chronic Pain Incontinence TMJ/Tinnitus Stress-Related Infertility Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD, ADHD) Pregnancy, Labor, Delivery High Blood Pressure Insomnia Asthma Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD, ADHD) Pregnancy, Labor, Delivery High Blood Pressure Insomnia Asthma

Compliments of and Written by: Susan E. Antelis, MPS, FBCIA-C

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TECHNIQUES Computerized Graphic Displays & Printouts Biofeedback-Assisted Relaxation Training Diaphragmatic Breathing Passive Progressive Relaxation Active Progressive Relaxation Autogenic Hand-Warming Training Guided Imagery Computerized Graphic Displays & Printouts Biofeedback-Assisted Relaxation Training Diaphragmatic Breathing Passive Progressive Relaxation Active Progressive Relaxation Autogenic Hand-Warming Training Guided Imagery

Down Time Social Time Quiet Environment Yoga/Stretching Exercise Down Time Social Time Quiet Environment Yoga/Stretching Exercise Relaxation Exercises Biofeedback Neurofeedback Bedtimes Relaxation Exercises Biofeedback Neurofeedback Bedtimes

Different From Adults Can Happen Faster More Easily More Concrete Longer Lasting Effects Transfers More Easily to Everyday Life Different From Adults Can Happen Faster More Easily More Concrete Longer Lasting Effects Transfers More Easily to Everyday Life Needs Total Parental Support

Is More Like Adult Learning Takes Longer Is Slower More Abstract More Resistance Needs Review Is More Like Adult Learning Takes Longer Is Slower More Abstract More Resistance Needs Review

"I AM THE BOSS OF MY BODY" "I CAN BUILD JUST AS I CAN BUILD BODY MUSCLE" "DARTH THETA VS. BETA POWER" "I CAN BE MY OWN FRIEND" "MY BODY IS MY FRIEND" "I AM THE BOSS OF MY BODY" "I CAN BUILD JUST AS I CAN BUILD BODY MUSCLE" "DARTH THETA VS. BETA POWER" "I CAN BE MY OWN FRIEND" "MY BODY IS MY FRIEND"

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CONTRAINDICATIONS FOR BIOFEEDBACK Undiagnosed Medical Conditions Psychosis Dementia Psychosis Dementia Acute Anxiety Paranoia Acute Anxiety Paranoia Acute Depression

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