Biofeedback and Mind-Body Applications for the Treatment of Anxiety and Stress Related Disorders

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1 FEEDBACK IN THE BRAC 2006 Biofeedback and Mind-Body Applications for the Treatment of Anxiety and Stress Related Disorders FEATURING RICHARD GEVIRTZ, Ph.D. and ERIK PEPER, Ph.D. Co-Sponsored by: and the Biofeedback Society of Florida, Inc. August 5 9, 2006 Brac Reef Beach Resort Cayman Brac, Cayman Islands

2 COURSE DESCRIPTION AAPB and the Biofeedback Society of Florida are pleased to announce a return to the Cayman Islands for this unique continuing education experience. The three and a half day program is designed for health care professionals and academicians with an interest in innovative biofeedback applications and the psychophysiological aspects of stress management (and a desire to experience a bit of their own). The workshop will be held in Cayman Brac, one of the charming smaller islands of the Caymans, offering the perfect ambience for a stress management experience. The conference is intended to be a family experience with time built into the schedule for lots of fun and interesting activities. World-renowned experts, Richard Gevirtz, Ph.D. and Erik Peper, Ph.D., will present the program in two tracks. Dr. Gevirtz s track will include presentations on understanding when and why to integrate biofeedback in the treatment of stress and anxiety disorders, the theory of and specific applications for heart rate variability (HRV) biofeedback, and treatment of chronic muscle pain disorders. Dr. Peper s track will follow his popular Make Health Happen theme with both didactic and experiential components. He will include content on meditative and biofeedback methods for reducing stress and treating anxiety related disorders, and healthy breathing and workplace practices. CONFERENCE TUITION You can select from three tuition packages. All packages include the dinner lectures by both presenters on Saturday night, both lectures on Tuesday, island activities, reception and barbeque. Option A: Option B: Option C: Standard Registration Track A - Richard Gevirtz, Ph.D. Includes the presentations by Richard Gevirtz on Sunday and Monday. This package offers 15 CE hours and costs $399 for AAPB/BSF members before July 5. Standard Registration Track B - Erik Peper, Ph.D. Includes the presentations by Erik Peper on Sunday and Monday. This package offers 15 CE hours and costs $399 for AAPB/BSF members before July 5. Full Conference Registration Includes all lectures by both speakers. This package offers 24 CE hours and costs $559 for AAPB/BSF members before July 5. If you choose Option A or Option B, you can register for additional lectures on an ala carte basis for $115 each. Additional lectures are worth 4.5 CE hours each.

3 SPEAKERS RICHARD GEVIRTZ, Ph.D., is an internationally recognized expert in the field of applied psychophysiology and biofeedback. He is a Professor of Psychology at the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University in San Diego. Dr. Gevirtz is widely published on topics related to the etiology and treatment of anxiety and psychophysiological disorders, heart rate variability, and mechanisms of chronic muscle pain. His research and practice in recent years have focused on psychophysiological mechanisms and treatment of disorders affected by the autonomic nervous system, such as IBS, Non-Cardiac Chest Pain, TMD, headache, and other muscle pain syndromes. Dr. Gevirtz is currently the President of the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. ERIK PEPER, Ph.D., is an international authority on biofeedback and self-regulation. He is Professor and Director of the Institute for Holistic Healing Studies at San Francisco State University. He is President of the Biofeedback Foundation of Europe and a past President of AAPB. Dr. Peper has published and co-authored numerous books and scientific articles including Mind/Body Integration: Essential Readings in Biofeedback, From the Inside Out: A Self-Teaching and Laboratory Manual for Biofeedback, Creating Wholeness: A Self-Healing Workbook Using Dynamic Relaxation, Images and Thoughts, Breathing for Health, Healthy Computing With Muscle Biofeedback: A Practical Manual for Preventing Repetitive Motion Injury, and Make Health Happen; Training Yourself to Create Wellness. CONTINUING EDUCATION AAPB is approved by the American Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists, and maintains responsibility for this program. In the past, similar programs have been approved for 15 and 24 continuing professional education credits for licensed psychologists. AAPB is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by Colorado Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center s Commission on Accreditation. In the past, similar programs have been approved for 18 and 28.8 CE credits for nursing.

4 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE The conference will convene on Saturday evening, August 5th with registration throughout the afternoon and a rum punch cocktail reception around the Brac Reef pool at sunset. The two-track program is scheduled to offer participants an opportunity to enjoy leisure activities in both the mornings and afternoons. The schedule of recreational activities is subject to change. Any such changes will be announced daily during the conference. Saturday, August 5 12pm 7pm Arrival throughout the day at Cayman Brac airport direct from Miami or through Grand Cayman (737 jet service and Brac Express commuter plane) transfer to hotel 2pm 4pm Check-in and registration for early arrivals Brac Reef Beach Resort 6pm 7pm 7pm 9pm Rum punch cocktail reception poolside Buffet style dinner, welcome by Cayman Islands dignitaries Introductory presentations for Track A & B (open to all attendees): Track A - Richard Gevirtz, Ph.D. A Mediational Model for the Biofeedback Therapist; Understanding the Physiological Pathways that Contribute to Physical Symptoms. Track B - Erik Peper, Ph.D. A Systems Perspective of Health: Combining Cognitive and Imagery Approaches with Biofeedback to Mobilize Health. Sunday, August 6 8:30am 1pm 1pm 2pm 2pm 6pm Track A Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback: Theory and Practice. Lecture will cover the underlying theory of HRV biofeedback, and demonstrate the treatment protocol in detail. Track B Available Activities (Island Tour, Parrot Reserve Hike, and Boardwalk) Lunch buffet at Brac Reef (or on your own) Track A Available Activities (Island Tour, Parrot Reserve Hike, and Boardwalk) Track B Breathing Strategies to Monitor, Encourage Awareness, Mastery, and Generalizing of Breathing with Applications for the Treatment of Hypertension, Hot Flashes, Scuba Diving and Pain Reduction. 6:30pm 7:30pm Cocktail hour at The Tipsy Turtle Pub Brac Reef Resort 7:30pm 9pm Dinner buffet Brac Reef Resort

5 Monday, August 7 8:30am 1pm 1pm 2pm 2pm 6:30pm 7pm 10pm Tuesday, August 8 8am 2pm 9am 12pm Track A Available Activities (Snorkeling at Radar Reef, Cave and Bluff Hiking) Track B Staying Healthy at the Computer and Reversing RSI and Other Work Related Discomfort: A Systematic Seven Week Program. Lunch buffet at Brac Reef (or on your own) Track A Treatment of Chronic Muscle Pain Disorders the Sympathetic Spindle Trigger Point Model Track B Available Activities (Snorkeling at Radar Reef, Cave and Bluff hiking) No Shoes Allowed Beach Barbeque on the Brac Reef dock at sunset - island food, good fellowship Diving, snorkeling trip to Little Cayman for those interested, with buffet lunch on the island (trip contingent upon sufficient interest additional cost for trip and lunch) DIVING AND SNORKELING TRIP TO LITTLE CAYMAN The late Phillipe Cousteau called Little Cayman s Bloody Bay Wall one of the three finest dive sites in the world. Little Cayman is a short 25-minute boat ride from the conference hotel dock. If there is enough interest, a Tuesday morning trip will be arranged for scuba divers and snorkelers who desire a truly unique underwater experience. The cost for snorkelers (no experience required) is $35 per person and $110 per person for divers (two tank dive). If there is enough interest in this trip, a shore excursion and lunch on Little Cayman can also be arranged for an additional cost of $25. Let the reservations agent at Brac Reef know you want to be on the list for the Little Cayman trip. Note: There is a separate fee for the Little Cayman trip. Activities available for those not making Little Cayman trip 3pm 5pm Tracks A & B (open to all attendees) Dr. Gevirtz HRV biofeedback applications are presented for IBS/ RAP, Fibromyalgia, Cardiac Rehab, and other disorders. 5pm 7pm Tracks A & B (open to all attendees) Dr. Peper Integrating Meditation and Autogenic Practices with Biofeedback within a Clinical Practice to Reduce Stress. 7pm 9:30pm Wednesday, August 9 Cocktail hour The Tipsy Turtle Pub Dinner buffet Brac Reef Resort Transfers from hotel to Cayman Brac airport throughout the day

6 CONFERENCE LOCATION AND LODGING The Cayman Islands The Cayman Islands are a British Overseas Territory, located some 450 miles south of Miami in the western Caribbean, south of Cuba and northwest of Jamaica. Grand Cayman is the larger and better known of the three islands. Cayman Brac and Little Cayman are located some 90 miles to the east of Grand Cayman. The Cayman Islands have little crime and boast one of the most stable governments and economies in the Caribbean. Cayman Brac is known for its slow, relaxing pace, spectacular diving, and nature tourism. Cayman Airways, American, Delta, Spirit, and Continental Airlines serve Cayman Brac directly and through Georgetown, Grand Cayman. Accommodations and Pricing Lodging and conference facilities will be provided by Brac Reef Beach Resort, which is offering a discounted package rate for conference attendees. Brac Reef Beach Resort boasts four and a half acres of beautiful, white sand beachfront property, 40 guest rooms, an award-winning restaurant, day spa, boutique, fitness center, and "Cyber Beach" Internet access facility. Brac Reef is known for its good food, first class amenities, and a dedicated and friendly staff. The resort is also home to the renowned Reef Divers Dive Operation. Visit their website at Brac Reef Beach Resort Brac Reef Resort is offering AAPB/BSF conference attendees two options for meals and lodging as follows: FAP Plan - $540 per person, double occupancy * Full course buffet - breakfast, lunch, and dinner Four nights accommodation Island tours, beach barbeque, recreational activities Transfers, taxes, and service fees MAP Plan - $460 per person, double occupancy * Full course buffet breakfast and dinner Four nights accommodation Island tours, beach barbeque, recreational activities Transfers, taxes, and service fees * Single occupancy rates are available. Lodging should be arranged directly through Brac Reef Beach Resort, , brac@reefseas.com. Ask for the Biofeedback Society of Florida conference rate. Brac Reef Beach Resort can also arrange for an extended stay in Cayman Brac. Airline Reservations Conference attendees can make arrangements for travel through our conference travel partner, Reggie Kirkconnell at Mary Go Round Travel, or , bracvacations@yahoo.com. Mary Go Round Travel can arrange for travel and connections through Cayman Airways and all major airlines.

7 Feedback in the Brac Registration Form REGISTER ONLINE AT Name Title Organization Address City, State, Zip Telephone Address For continuing education purposes please check all that apply: Nurse Psychologist REGISTRATION AAPB/BSF Non- After 7/5 After 7/5 Member Member Member Non-Member BEST BUY! Full Conference: Option C $559 $709 $670 $820 Option A: Gevirtz $399 $549 $479 $629 Add a Lecture: $115 $138 $265 $288 Breathing Strategies to Monitor, Encourage Awareness, Mastery, and Generalizing of Breathing with Applications for the Treatment of Hypertension, Hot Flashes, Scuba Diving and Pain Reduction. Add a Lecture: $115 $138 $265 $288 Staying Healthy at the Computer and Reversing RSI and Other Work Related Discomfort: A Systematic Seven Week Program. Option B: Peper $399 $549 $479 $629 Add a Lecture: $115 $138 $265 $288 Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback: Theory and Practice. Lecture will cover the underlying theory of HRV biofeedback, and demonstrate the treatment protocol in detail. Add a Lecture: $115 $138 $265 $288 Treatment of Chronic Muscle Pain Disorders the Sympathetic Spindle Trigger Point Model YES! I am interested in the shore excursion and lunch on Little Cayman. Total: $ Amount Enclosed: $ Payment Method: Check # Visa Mastercard American Express Discover Card Number Exp. Date Name on Card Signature Cancellation Policy Cancellations received in writing by July 7, 2006, will be issued a refund less a $50 processing fee. NO REFUNDS FOR CANCELLATIONS RECEIVED AFTER JULY 7, AAPB reserves the right to cancel. In the unlikely event of cancellation, AAPB is not responsible for any costs, damages, or other expenses of any kind, including, without limitation, transportation, and/or hotel costs incurred by registrant. Speakers subject to change without notice. FAX this form to: (303)

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