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Professional Associations
American Society of Clinical Hypnosis
ASCH promotes greater acceptance of hypnosis as a clinical tool with broad applications. Today, ASCH offers professional hypnosis training workshops, certification, and networking opportunities that can enhance both professional and personal lives. ASCH is unique among organizations for professionals using hypnosis. Members must be licensed healthcare workers and, at a minimum, must hold a doctorate, PA Certification, APRN, CRNA, or master's degree in a health care discipline considered appropriate by the Society.
APA-Division 47: Exercise and Sport Psychology
Founded in 1986, Div. 47 represents the field of exercise and sport psychology; an interdisciplinary specialization that cuts across psychology and the sport sciences.
Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback
AAPB promotes the science underlying applied psychophysiology, biofeedback, and neurofeedback to improve health, quality of life, and performance through research, education, and practice.
Association for Applied Sport Psychology
"AASP is the premier association that ensures every performer has the resources to strengthen their inner edge through the advancement and application of excellence in mental performance and mental health. To do that we cultivate an inclusive field of Certified Mental Performance Consultants® (CMPC), licensed mental health professionals, educators, and researchers. Because when we research, train, and serve performers’ complete mental needs, we elevate their ability to perform and thrive."
Biofeedback Certification International Alliance
The Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA), formerly the Biofeedback Institute of America, was created in 1981 with the primary mission to certify individuals who meet education and training standards in biofeedback and progressively recertify those who advance their knowledge through continuing education.
International Brain Research Organization
Global association of neuroscience societies that supports neuroscience worldwide through training, education, research, outreach & engagement, and the publication of two journals, Neuroscience and IBRO Neuroscience Reports
International Society for Neuroregulation & Research
ISNR's mission is to promote excellence in clinical practice, educational applications, and research in applied neuroscience in order to better understand and enhance brain function.
International Society of Sport Psychology
"A multidisciplinary society devoted to promoting research, practice, and development in sport psychology throughout the world. The Society endeavors to foster peace and understanding among people from all countries. Members of the Society include researchers, psychologists, educators, coaches, administrators, students, and athletes interested in sports psychology."
North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity
The purpose of NASPSPA is to develop and advance the study of Motor Behavior (development, learning, and control) and Sport and Exercise Psychology.
Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis
International association whose mission is to promote excellence and progress in hypnosis research, education, and clinical practice. A distinguishing feature of the Society is our emphasis on empirical inquiry and the evidence-base of hypnosis.
Society for Psychophysiological Research
Society for Psychophysiological Research publishes scientific literature, including the journal Psychophysiology, and holds annual meetings for presentation and discussion of original theory and research, instrumentation and methodology, and new directions and standards in the field.
Helpful Websites
Applied Psychophysiology Education
APEd is the educational program founded by Dr. Cynthia Kerson in 2015 (former director of Brain Science International Education Program). This program provides coursework that follows the tradition of BSI in providing excellent, unbiased education opportunities for biofeedback, neurofeedback, and QEEG certificationcandidates as well as seasoned practitioners who seek further learning. Our world-class instructors have lectured, trained and taught internationally for over 30 years. APEd believes education and research are the vehicles to further self-regulation interventions and psychophysiological understanding.
Behavioral Medicine Research and Training Foundation
We offer distance education courses in Biofeedback and related courses. Courses are designed to meet the requirement for biofeedback certification via the BCIA and also offer CE credits.
Our services are for clinicians, coaches, educators, and academic research professionals who want to incorporate biofeedback and applied psychophysiology into their practices. We provide biofeedback training to professionals from all over the world!
The Foundation was established in January, 2000 as a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of research and education in clinical behavioral medicine.
BioSource Software
A leading international provider of BCIA-accredited educational resources for biofeedback, HRV biofeedback, neurofeedback, and qEEG professionals.
Brain Talks Podcast
Brain Talks is a podcast produced by Brain Innovation Days, featuring key opinion leaders and stakeholders from the ever-growing brain ecosystem, discussing the latest breakthroughs, ongoing research and other exciting topics related to brain innovation.
Directory of Biofeedback Resources
Links to a variety of websites related to biofeedback.
Drug Free Sport International
DFSI is a global leader in the anti-doping industry with more than 24 years of administering comprehensive anti-doping solutions for amateur and professional athletic organizations worldwide. It recently expanded its expertise in collection services into the healthcare space.
Institute for Chronic Pain
Educations and public policy think tank whose mission is to make pain management more effective by changing the culture of how chronic pain is treated. We engage in research, development, and promotion of scientifically accurate information related to the field of chronic pain management. We do so by bringing together thought leaders from around the world to provide academic-quality information that is approachable to all stakeholders in the field.
Merck Manual Online Medical Library
Authoritative information on medical conditions, drugs, and procedures. Open Access.
Milton H. Erickson Foundation
Non-profit organization designated to advance practice in the mental health professions and perpetuate the teachings of the late Milton Erickson, MD. For over 40 years the Erickson Foundation has pioneered cutting-edge therapeutic continuing education
Social Psychology Network: Neuroscience and Psychophysiology Links
Links to neuroscience and psychophysiology web sites and laboratories, teaching resources and online tutorials, professional organizations, and more.