From: peterson_at_d...
Date: 2001-06-20 20:23:24
--- In buildcheapeeg_at_yahoogroups.com, "frans smith" <f.smith_at_c...> wrote:
> Dear Jim,
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> Yes i understand.
> It would be unwise for one to try and recover from illness.
> The potential risk from using biofeedback depends on the
> the person him/her self.
> It would be logic however, to first DIAGNOSE your brain (by an
> proff. practionar, en then KNOW what your are training.
> So it is important to be able to read EEG.
> In this case sofware would make it possible for the therapist
> to adjust the software-program (neurogame) for the client.
> In that case one could have a machine at home.
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> Therapist must have grounding training in BFB/NFB.
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> I am educated in electrical/electronics/ software engineering,
> and computertechnology.
> I am focussing on wrtting programs for concentration (ADD/ADHD etc)
so i know what to look for. (low beta/smr)
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> Peak performance is nice, but one must first find out if there
> are other problems (social, pschol.) thus before training smr
> or so, a diagnosis would be good.
> Alpha/theta machines are risk-full for people suffering from
> some illness.
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> People who would like to become professional in BFB/NFB
> must have the possiblity to access education. Not by first
> returning to university. (at least not 4 or 5 years).
> Perhaps a special program. In europe for example whe also
> have the so called Open University. One can follow courses
> (modules) and or only some courses (put together), or one
> can become psychologist. Its possible therefore to only study
> courses so as to get access to BFB education.
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> But yes, i agree, to get the most out of biofeedback one must
> have an excellent training in BFB.
> Also it would be good to use BFB under guidance of a prof.
>
> Thanks for your mail,
>
> regards. Frans
>
>
Frans-
I think these ideas are exactly right.
Jim
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> Original Message -----
> From: peterson_at_d...
> To: buildcheapeeg_at_yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2001 6:56 PM
> Subject: [buildcheapeeg] Re: Fw: LEG AL Fw: [biofbp] Biofeedback
Laws
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> --- In buildcheapeeg_at_yahoogroups.com, "frans smith" <f.smith_at_c...> wrote:
> > hi all,
> > Cannot follow (my american is not that good)
> >
> > Does this mean no one may practice biofeedback ?
> > If so, whats so good about it ?
> > It would be better to make it possible for everyone to
> > follow courses in BFB, as wel to becom educated in bfb
> > to become a practionar. without having a master degree first.
> >
> > What going on with Linda Kirk ? anyone knows, i guess
> > she's against the idea that biofeedback is accessable for
> > everyone.
> >
> >
> Frans--
> As I read Dr. Strohmeyer's message, the original proposed law
(which
> would affect New York State only) included a provision that would
> have restricted the use of biofeedback for clinical/medical
purposes
> to psychologists, but this provision was removed, so other
qualified
> people would also be able to practice biofeedback.
>
> I think it is important to distinguish between clinical and non-
> clinical (for example, educational) uses of biofedback. Some
kinds
> of biofeedback, including some kinds of EEG biofeedback, really
do
> require the involvement of people who have an advanced
understanding
> of the brain and of psychological and behavioral issues. It is
> appropriate that this kind of treatment be done under the
supervision
> of licensed and/or certified professionals. On the other hand,
there
> are other kinds of EEG training, such as peak performance
training
> and some kinds of attention training, where one is not trying to
> treat a diagnosed disorder, that should be available to the
general
> interested public.
>
> Actually, my personal preference would be for a system in which
> prospective users of EEG biofeedback are informed and warned
about
> the potential risks and benefits, are advised to seek
professional
> consultation where appropriate, and ten left to do what they will
at
> their own risk.
>
> Jim Peterson, Ph.D.
> Licensed Psychologist
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