Case Studies in Applied Psychophysiology

Case Studies in Applied Psychophysiology What is it that separates those who are able to achieve greatness from those who are not? The secret is flexibility of focus and the consistent activation of a high performance state. Experienced coaches using Biofeedback and Neurofeedback who have developed the tools to facilitate the achievement of this state reveal their unique methods. The book is scholarly and accessible, providing the tools to guiding outstanding performance. If you are searching for proven methods in achieving performance excellence, read Case Studies in Applied Psychophysiology! Rae Tattenbaum, Performance Coach at Inner Act, Guest Editor, Special Editions of Biofeedback devoted to peak performance, AAPB former chair optimal performance Many practitioners use biofeedback (BFB) and neurofeedback (NFB) to help individuals bring their personal goals of optimizing performance in domains such as music, dance, sports, and exercise within reach. Written by veterans in the field, Case Studies in Applied Psychophysiology is the first text to present case studies from practitioners utilizing these techniques. Each case study has been systematically recorded and presents readers with a comprehensive overview of each approach. The case studies demonstrate not only the variety of approaches available to practitioners, but also the unique tailoring of techniques and procedures that seasoned practitioners implement to help clients achieve their goals. The primary focus is on individuals from non-clinical (i.e. not medically related) populations, but two case studies describe neurofeedback interventions with individuals suffering from traumatic brain injuries. Case Studies in Applied Psychophysiology is a useful introduction to the field, as well as a road map for those looking to incorporate these techniques into their own psychology, sports medicine, physiology, performance psychology, and counseling practices.

Case Studies in Applied PsychophysiologyWhat is it that separates those who are able to achieve greatness from those who are not? The secret is flexibility of focus and the consistent activation of a high performance state. Experienced coaches using Biofeedback and Neurofeedback who have developed the tools to facilitate the achievement of this state reveal their unique methods. The book is scholarly and accessible, providing the tools to guiding outstanding performance.If you are searching for proven methods in achieving performance excellence, read Case Studies in Applied Psychophysiology!Rae Tattenbaum, Performance Coach at Inner Act, Guest Editor, Special Editions of "Biofeedback" devoted to peak performance, AAPB former chair optimal performanceMany practitioners use biofeedback (BFB) and neurofeedback (NFB) to help individuals bring their personal goals of optimizing performance in domains such as music, dance, sports, and exercise within reach.Written by veterans in the field, Case Studies in Applied Psychophysiology is the first text to present case studies from practitioners utilizing these techniques. Each case study has been systematically recorded and presents readers with a comprehensive overview of each approach. The case studies demonstrate not only the variety of approaches available to practitioners, but also the unique tailoring of techniques and procedures that seasoned practitioners implement to help clients achieve their goals. The primary focus is on individuals from non-clinical (i.e. not medically related) populations, but two case studies describe neurofeedback interventions with individuals suffering from traumatic brain injuries.Case Studies in Applied Psychophysiology is a useful introduction to the field, as well as a road map for those looking to incorporate these techniques into their own psychology, sports medicine, physiology, performance psychology, and counseling practices.

Preface xiW. Alex Edmonds and Gershon TenenbaumAbout the Editors and Contributing Authors xviiPart I General Biofeedback and Neurofeedback Forwards11 The Use of General Biofeedback in the Pursuit of OptimalPerformance 3Donald Moss and "Sue" Vietta Wilson2 Performance Enhancement Applications of Neurofeedback 17Siegfried Othmer and Susan F. OthmerPart II Case Presentations 313 Case 1 - Bad Shot, Good Shot: Neurofeedback for WorldChampion or Developing Athlete 33"Sue" Vietta E. Wilson and Lindsay Shaw4 Case 2 - Imagery Assessment and Training with QEEG: WhatYou See Is Not All There Is 47"Sue" Vietta E. Wilson and Lindsay Shaw5 Case 3 - Simultaneous Alpha EEG Enhancing and Frontal'sMuscle EMG Decreasing: Biofeedback Training for Musical PeakPerformance 71Olga M. Bazanova6 Case 4 - The Golfer Who Couldn't Pass the Anxiety Test!94D. Jane Arave7 Case 5 - Biofeedback for Relaxation 110Ronald Rosenthal8 Case 6 - The Road to Olympic Medal 120Boris Blumenstein and Iris Orbach9 Case 7 - Biofeedback Training at Sea 134Boris Blumenstein and Iris Orbach10 Case 8 - I Thought I Was Relaxed: The Use of SEMGBiofeedback for Training Awareness and Control 144Richard Harvey and Erik Peper11 Case 9 - Psychophysiological Assessment and Biofeedbackduring Official Baseball Games: Procedures, Methodologies, Findingsand Critical Issues in Applied Sport Psychology 160Roland A. Carlstedt12 Case 10 - Performance Anxiety, Biofeedback and thePianist: Wind Instrument Players are not the only MusiciansAffected by Breathing 201Tom D. Kennedy and W. Alex Edmonds13 Case 11 - The 400-meter Sprinter Who Ran Too Fast!218W. Alex Edmonds14 Case 12 - Traumatic Brain Injury Recovery: ANeurofeedback-integrative Approach 232Diane Roberts StolerPart III Certification, Equipment, and Future Directions24715 Certification and Ethics in Applied Psychophysiology (90876)249Phillip A. Hughes and Fred Shaffer16 Psychophysiology: Equipment in Research and Practice257Derek T.Y. Mann and Chris M. Janelle17 Future Directions in Applied Psychophysiology: Skills NotPills 275Richard Harvey and Erik PeperIndex 293