Lynda Thompson, PhD, BCIA-EEG

Lynda Thompson, Ph.D. (Clinical Psychology), worked in school psychology and owned learning centers prior to being E.D. of The ADD Centre in Toronto, specializing in Neurofeedback and Biofeedback for 30+ year, along with metacognitive strategies to improve clients’ self-regulation. An expert in ADHD and its co-morbidities: her doctoral dissertation concerned hyperactive children and Ritalin. She co-authored with Dr. William Sears, The A.D.D. Book and, with her late husband, Dr. Michael Thompson, The Neurofeedback Book. Other publications include 14 book chapters and 24 research articles. She and Michael received the Distinguished Scientist Award from AAPB and Lifetime Achievement Award from Biofeedback Federation of Europe, and she received Fellow status with the AAPB. She takes an active role in biofeedback organizations: ISNR and BCIA; and the Neurofeedback Division of the AAPB. She has taught in twenty-six countries and six continents; dedicated to improving the quality of neurofeedback and biofeedback services through clinical research and by elevating the knowledge of practitioners concerning evidence-based practice.

Presenting: “What Clients Can Do at Home to Enhance Neurofeedback Outcomes.”

This lecture will answer the question often posed by those receiving neurofeedback and biofeedback training: “What should I be doing at home?” It will describe what BODES well for exceptionally good clinical outcomes. It covers at-home actions clients can take in the areas of Breathing, On-line activities, Diet, Exercise, and Sleep/Social. In each area, research-based suggestions that practitioners can share with clients (and use themselves) will be described. Paying attention to suggestions for optimizing these activities - suggestions developed across thirty years of enhancing self-regulation skills in clients at the ADD Centre - will improve your success rate while empowering your clients to reach higher levels of functioning.

Education Level: INTERMEDIATE

Content builds upon the learner's foundational knowledge, familiarity with the literature and/or experience in a content area. Programming at this level includes more depth than at a beginning level program. It could also serve as a refresher course for individuals who have a background in a content area and are interested in learning more contemporary applications. The primary goal of this particular program is to broaden the clinical, consultative, and research knowledge bases of attendees and was deemed intermediate, by the definition above.  For those psychologists using the modality of biofeedback and interested in efficacy, science, and latest clinical applications. This conference presents research relevant to psychological practice, education, and science; (2) it is our intention to host an offering to help psychologists to keep up with the most current scientific evidence regarding assessment, intervention, and education; and (3) we believe that this program would allow psychologists to increase competencies to improve services to patients. This conference is IN NO WAY a substitute for the basic academic education and training needed for entry into the field of psychology.