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Profile for Tom Neser. Psychologist. Tom is an experienced presenter and trainer with particular interests in adapting biofeedback use to mood management and treatment of trauma. In this process he has worked in both biofeedback and related areas of psychophysiology for some 20 years as a clinical psychologist. His presentation style tends to include humour and he is very practical in his approach. Some basic introductory level equipment would be available for participants to purchase at reduced price only during the conference. ____________________________________________________________________________
A Practical introduction to the use of Heart Rate Variability based biofeedback which would focus on: Tom Neser: Friday, 5 June from 9.00pm - 5.00pm Cost: $120 -
Assessing for stress and encouraging relaxation using the Emwave PC
- Communicating relevant issues regarding mind-body interaction to clients - Developing an understanding of resonant frequency and it's relationship to Heart Rate Variability Using biofeedback to: -
Treat emotional trauma, depression and related issues (utilising recent
work by Constance Dallenberg in the USA)
This
workshop will be intensely practical and all levels of users would find
some new information. The workshop will be designed to enable
participants to use basic equipment with confidence with a set range of
treatment protocols. - Increase emotional resiliency, resolve conflict and increase stress resilience - Improve client's capacity to foster positive mood and experience and to utilise this as an effective treatment modality - Increase the clinician's ability to stay present and foster mindfulness as a therapeutic aid. ____________________________________________________________________________
Introduction to basic sEMG and biofeedback concepts and uses and potential for sEMG Tom Neser: Friday, 5 June from 6.30pm – 9.30pm Cost: $35 per session Very practical issues: -
What to do and what not to do,
- Electrode placement, setting baselines, - Tips and tricks in using equipment An introductory practical: Either individually with equipment if a very small group or in small "teams" to practice and refine what has been taught. Feedback from the practical and dealing with issues, mistakes and insights. Looking at specific situations where sEMG can be applied: Pain, stress, posture, muscle rehabilitation Some journal articles will be provided as part of this in order to provide background material. The workshop does not assume any prior knowledge and will be aimed at beginner to intermediate level. It will aim at equipping participants to develop some basic skills and be able to leave the workshop with basic skills to do some elementary protocols in treating pain related issues. ____________________________________________________________________________
Advancing in sEMG: Tom Neser Saturday, 6 June from 6.30pm – 9.30pm Cost: $35 per session Continuation of Friday evening workshop: Further instruction with sEMG placement and looking at specific treatments and Issues. Opportunity for case studies and developing the ongoing work for practitioners currently using sEMG. Back |