International Research & Practice Thursday, February 13th 09:00 to 17:00 SEVEN HOURS OF BFE CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS* In-depth scientific presentations by internationally recognized researchers and clinicians who present the latest research behind the practice. (lectures, symposia, paper sessions, presentations, posters and exhibits) MORNING PLENARY SESSION 09:00 to 13:00 Stephen Porges Ph.D, Prof Nicola Giacopini, Dott.ssa Daniela Palomba, Erik Peper Ph.D, Dott Giovanni Marchioro, Michael Thompson, MD Learn how the latest research can be applied by practitio- Three Hours of BFE Continuing Education Units Credits* February 12th Invited Talks Stephen Porges The Polyvagal Theory: Demystifying the Link Between Social Behaviour and Health Dr. Inna Khazan Meditation & Biofeedback Eastern Traditions and Western Gadgets ners to improve outcomes for a wide range of mental health disorders and conditions in public and private sector hospital, clinics and in home care. AFTERNOON SYMPOSIA 14:00 to 17:00 MENTAL HEALTH & EMOTION: Fred Shaffer, Ph.D. Donald Moss, Ph.D., Marek Jantos, Ph.D , Pietro Cipresso, Ph.D, Spiro Diamantidis, MD , Timothy Culbert, MD, FAAP Gain a deeper understanding of autonomic regulation, electrophysiological indicators in the assessment and treatment of mental health disorders and rehabilitation, emotional regulation, stress profiles, pelvic health, virtual reality, biosensors & mobile devices. OPTIMIZING HEALTH & PERFORMANCE: Linda Thompson, Ph.D, Jay Gunkelman, QEEGD, Paul G. Swingle , Ph.D, Ute Strehl, Ph.D, Diana Martinez MD, Dott. Danielle Matto Learn how research in QEEG and neurofeedback for assessment and training can improve outcomes for individuals and communities suffering from a wide range of mental health disorders and trying to achieve peak performance in school and at work. For more information, contact: conferences@bfe.org, 44-20-3289-8033 or visit our meeting page http://bfemeeting.blogspot.ca/p/welcometo-17th-annual-meeting.html DAL LABORATORIO ALLA CLINICA: Scopri come i ricercatori italiani stanno lavorando alacremente su progetti di formazione e impara a riconoscere che tipo di cliente trae vantaggio da diversi metodi terapeutici. *Scientific Day attendees from Italy also receive ECM Credits. THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: Thought Technology Ltd. Righetto, .r.l. Choose your Workshops in Venice and Learn From the Best! FEBRUARY 11th-12th & FEBRUARY 14th-15th One and two day hands-on clinical and educational workshops instructed by internationally recognized clinicians who demonstrate their latest clinical/educational biofeedback treatment approaches. NEUROFEEDBACK TRACK - 25 hours of BFE Continuing Education Credits Jay Gunkelman, QEEGD, Dr. Paul G. Swingle , Dr. Antonio Martins-Mourao and others to be announced before the conference. ClinicalQ and Braindriving: Fundamental Neurotherapy for Professionals, EEG and QEEG: Integrating Phenotype and Vigilance Models, OCD & Anxiety BIOFEEDBACK TRACK - 25 hours of BFE Continuing Education Credits Dr. Stephen Porges , Dr. Inna Khazan , Dr. Danielle Matto and Eveline Kempenaar, PT, Marek Jantos, Ph.D , Pietro Cipresso, Ph.D, Spiro Diamantidis, MD , Timothy Culbert, MD, FAAP The Polyvagal Theory: Neural Mechanisms Mediating Social Behavior, Emotional Regulation, & Health, Mindfulness and Acceptance, Stress Profile, Female Pelvic Pain, Virtual Reality, BioSensors & Mobile Devices, Biofeedback & Healing Technologies SPORTS TRACK - 25 hours of BFE Continuing Education Credits Lindsay Thornton, Ph.D, Michael Linden, Ph.D, Leah Lagos, Ph.D Applied Work with Athletes in Olympic Peak Performance & Sports. Biofeedback & Neurofeedback in Sport Psychology. ITALIAN TRACK—25 ore formative (BFE Continuing Education Credits) Dott.ssa Marianna Munafò Ph.D, Dott. Giuseppe Sacco, Ph.D., Gabriel Sella, MD, Dott.ssa Lorena Zanus, Dott. Davide Pierini, (Dott. Andrea Crocetti, Michele De Matthaeis) , Dott. Carlo Pruneti , Marcella Bounous , Dott. Giorgio Bertolotti, Ph.D., Dott.ssa Giacinta D'Otolo Introduzione al neurofeedback, Un nuovo approccio al Biofeedback per lo Sport e la Gestione dello Stress, Biofeedback e Psicoterapia: una essenziale integrazione nel trattamento dei disturbi psicofisiologici, Biofeedback e Dolore: emicrania, cefalea di tipo tensivo, fibromyalgia, disturbi temporomandibolari e distonie focali, La valutazione psicofisiologica, Protocolli clinici secondo il metodo Sella per la valutazione e la riabilitazione con elettromiografia di Superficie BCIA WORKSHOP TRACK Drs. Lynda and Michael Thompson, Dr. Donald Moss, Dr. Erik Peper, Dr. Fred Shaffer 5-day BCIA Neurofeedback Program (starts on February 10th) sequentially translated into Italian. 5-day BCIA Biofeedback Program (starts on February 10th) (sequentially translated into Italian) 2-day BCIA HRV Biofeedback Program BCIA CERTIFICATION EXAM Anyone wishing to take the exam in Venice MUST first: Register with BCIA File certification application and obtain approval Submit exam registration form Contact BCIA for full details: Visit their website at www.bcia.org or send an email to info@bcia.org