Biofeedback
What is Biofeedback?
Biofeedback helps people alter their behaviors with physiological feedback.
- Biofeedback training can help improve performance (e.g., test anxiety, athletic performance, and public speaking) and our relationship with the natural stress response.
- Biofeedback uses sensors to measure, process, and “feedback” information about your physiology.
- Through practice between sessions, biofeedback helps individuals improve their ability to manage emotional and physical concerns.
There are multiple types of biofeedback offered at Counseling Services:
Modality | Description |
Respiratory Biofeedback (breathing) | Uses a flexible band, placed around the abdomen, to monitor breathing pattern and respiration rate. |
Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback | Uses respiration band and finger sensors to measure relationship between heart rate and respiration rate. |
Surface EMG Biofeedback (muscle tension) | Uses sensors placed over skeletal muscles (e.g., neck, forearms, shoulders) to monitor muscle tension. |
EDA (sweat gland) | Uses sensors placed around the fingers to monitor changes in skin moisture produced by sweating. |
Thermal Biofeedback (temperature) | Uses sensors placed on the fingers to measure peripheral blood flow to the skin. |
Process:
- You do not have to be a client at Counseling Services to participate in biofeedback.
- You may call to request a biofeedback appointment. You may also be referred to biofeedback by your individual therapist or medical provider.
- Biofeedback workshops are available all year round.
- Biofeedback is 1-4 sessions and requires daily practice between sessions. Optimal benefits can only be reached if you dedicate time and effort to your practice.
- Sessions are generally scheduled on a bi-weekly basis.
- Sessions range from 40-50 minutes.
- Biofeedback is free.
