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Biofeedback

6 lectures, 4 hours each

Language of instruction: Arabic/Hebrew/English, according to student choice

Method of instruction: Online/In-person

Audience

1. The general public and those working in all medical and psychotherapeutic professions.

2. Individuals who wish to learn a specialized therapeutic and highly sought-after diagnostic skill at the country's leading college.

3. Individuals who want to learn an effective and popular course.

4. Individuals who wish to enhance their therapeutic and diagnostic services.

5. Individuals working in psychosocial therapy, art therapy, certified couples and family therapists, psychiatrists, clinical and applied criminologists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, music therapists, nurses, and complementary medicine practitioners.

6. Anyone who wants to learn this method of self-treatment.

7. Individuals who do not compromise on quality and want to study the program at CIM.

Program benefits

1. Renowned lecturers in the field with over 20 years of clinical experience.

2. A family-like atmosphere within an academic environment.

3. An intensive curriculum that equips graduates to handle a wide variety of cases and diagnose and treat numerous problems and diseases.

4. Convenient study times that allow participants to work without disrupting their careers.

5. The most comprehensive program in the field of biofeedback.

6. International certification.

About the course

Biofeedback therapy is a therapeutic approach designed to train individuals to improve their health by gaining greater control over certain physiological processes that normally occur involuntarily in the body. These include heart rate, blood pressure, muscle tension, and skin temperature. For example, you do not consciously think about making your heart beat faster; this happens automatically in response to situations such as nervousness, excitement, or physical exercise. One technique that can help individuals gain greater control over these involuntary functions is known as biofeedback.

As part of the therapy, the patient learns how to regulate and balance physiological and emotional responses to conditions such as stress, anxiety, and pain, thereby developing greater self-regulation and awareness of bodily responses. At the beginning of a biofeedback session, electrodes may be placed on different areas of the body to measure heart rate and other physiological parameters. These measurements are displayed on a specialized monitoring device that the individual can observe.

With the guidance of a therapist, the individual may be asked to imagine or respond to a particular situation and is then instructed to relax. The physiological results are displayed in real time, enabling the individual to observe changes that occur in response to relaxation techniques. The principle behind biofeedback therapy is that by becoming more aware of what is happening within the body and learning techniques to influence these responses, individuals may develop greater control over certain aspects of their physiological functioning and well-being.

During a biofeedback session, electrodes may be attached directly to the skin, and sensors may also be connected to the fingers. These electrodes and sensors transmit signals to a monitoring device, which provides visual or auditory feedback representing physiological measurements such as heart rate, breathing rate, blood pressure, skin temperature, perspiration, or muscle activity. When a person experiences stress, these physiological functions may change; for example, the heart rate may increase.

Blood pressure may rise, sweating may increase, and breathing patterns may change. These physiological changes can be observed on the monitor, allowing the individual to receive immediate feedback and attempt to regulate these responses. Biofeedback sessions are usually conducted in a therapist’s office, although computer-based programs are also available that connect a biofeedback sensor to a computer. A biofeedback therapist guides the individual through relaxation exercises designed to help regulate various bodily functions. For example, relaxation techniques may be used to influence patterns of brain activity associated with headaches.

The use of electrodes and monitoring equipment may be particularly important during the initial stages of therapy. As individuals become more familiar with recognizing and regulating their physiological responses, they may learn to apply the acquired techniques without continuous use of the equipment.

The therapist may use different types of biofeedback depending on the individual’s condition and therapeutic goals. These may include electroencephalography (EEG) for monitoring brain-wave activity, respiratory monitoring devices, heart-rate monitoring, electromyography (EMG) for measuring muscle activity, electrodermal activity sensors for monitoring sweat-gland activity, and devices for measuring skin or body temperature.

Biofeedback has been studied as a complementary therapeutic approach for a variety of conditions and symptoms. One advantage is that it is generally non-invasive and does not involve medication. Depending on the condition and available clinical evidence, biofeedback may be used as part of a broader treatment plan for conditions or symptoms such as chronic pain, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), asthma, Raynaud’s phenomenon, tinnitus, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), stress, constipation, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, headaches, anxiety, high blood pressure, urinary incontinence or bed-wetting, certain fears and phobias (such as examination anxiety, fear of large crowds, or fear of flying), insomnia, and other health-related concerns.

Biofeedback has also been investigated in areas such as diabetes management and addiction treatment; however, its effectiveness varies according to the specific condition, and it should be used when appropriate as part of a professionally supervised treatment plan rather than as a universal replacement for established medical treatment.

Certificates

The Biofeedback Practitioner qualification certificate was issued by CIM at the French Hospital. The certificate also bears the logo of the Complementary Medicine Association International (CMA), a leading global organization based in London, UK.

Syllabus

CMA

The Complementary Medical Association, The world’s biggest & leading association of research, academic training&recognition of colleges & therapists worldwide in the fields of complementary & integrative medicine.

Mission & Objectives
The Complementary Medical Association's (The CMA) primary aim is to promote ethical, responsible, professional complementary medicine to the public and the medical profession.
We believe that by promoting The CMA and its Registered Members & Colleges in all categories, though the media and online in a hugely high-profile manner, we are able to help the public and doctors to realize that complementary and integrative medicine is - when delivered safely and ethically - a viable and highly desirable form of healthcare. In addition, here at the CMA, we are totally dedicated to representing "the professional face of complementary medicine" and by promoting research, education and knowledge in the field, we will help to stimulate demand for the medicine of the 21st century and beyond.
The CMA is great news for professional practitioners, ethical colleges and patients who demand and expect excellence in every aspect of treatment.
What is the CMA?
The CMA is a not-for-profit organization which means that any funds we raise, through membership fees, book, training and product sales or donations are invested straight back into the organization.
A great part of our work consists of referring public and conventional medics alike to CMA registered practitioners so that they can be assured that treatment will be delivered
by a highly qualified, insured practitioner who adheres to a strict Code of Ethics and disciplinary procedure. We call this the "CMA Referrals Scheme".
In addition, we are able to help members of the public who wish to train in the complementary medical field to access our Registered Training Schools and Colleges. We provide assistance to Schools who wish to have their courses Registered and Accredited by the CMA.
We work closely with the conventional medical profession as we ultimately believe that the most important person after all, is the patient, and we believe that by presenting the patient with good, accurate information about complementary medical approaches they can make responsible informed decisions about their own health care. It is important to remember that both complementary and conventional medicine have a great deal to offer - when used appropriately, justifiably and responsibly. Ultimately, the freedom to choose one's own health care is a vital human right which should be protected.
Our History
The CMA was established in early 1993, by Jayney Goddard, in response to the overriding lack of public and medical knowledge about the complementary medical profession. During the initial two years we devoted our time to performing the market research that would indicate whether there could be a viable way of raising the profile of ethical, responsible complementary medicine. It was vital to establish and justify whether "yet another organization" needed to exist in the already saturated complementary medical organization field.
We spent a long time analyzing the entire arena and found that nothing was being done at that time by any membership body or organization to promote practitioners
or training schools in a high profile, professional manner.
Furthermore, at that time, complementary medicine had a very unprofessional profile; somewhat akin to a cottage industry. This was a sorry state of affairs and it became rapidly apparent that The CMA needed to exist if professional complementary medicine were to stand a chance.
Here at The CMA we are a dedicated team of committed professionals (we're all qualified healthcare practitioners) and we are absolutely serious about achieving our mission. We have always had a commitment to making sure that our Members can contact us easily and will always be able to get through to a real person at the end of the phone line. In addition, our e-communications are exceptionally effective and we are able to disseminate important information to our Members extremely rapidly and efficiently.
Where are we now?
The CMA opened its doors to members at the beginning of 1995 and to date, The CMA represents the interests of thousands of practitioners in various categories - including students and 180+ Training Schools/Colleges with additional organizations approaching us regularly. We also have another membership section, "Friends of the CMA" which comprises a variety of supporters, all of whom are keen to support the work of the CMA.
The CMA has a high media profile and we constantly work with major media organizations.
We are committed to cultivating a high media profile, through which we achieve in excess of ten individual media exposures per week including TV, radio, magazines, newspapers and the Internet. Our estimated monthly reach is circa 650,000 individuals.
We are committed to thinking creatively when it comes to promoting our members and we are dedicated to working creatively when promoting our Member's interests - just one example of this is that The CMA has - over the years - even undertaken extremely high-profile promotional campaigns utilizing advertising space on London Underground trains and Docklands Light Railway.
What We Do
q Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Hugely important for us all in this profession. We offer practitioners lots of opportunities to keep their professional skills up-to-date with courses, seminars, ongoing tutorials and more by the leading lectures of UK & Europe.
q Membership ID Card, Certificate
It is vital that practitioners display their CMA certificate within their office or practice rooms to confirm their
Membership of this esteemed organization. We also
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provide them with an ID card, which many of our Members find useful when on external site visits.
q LondonBoroughsSpecialTreatmentExemptedStatus Certain categories of practitioner are subject to requiring a “Special Treatment License” if they work in London and other cities. These licenses cost up to £1000+ and practicing without one leaves the practitioner open to a fine of up to £5000+. By registering with the CMA, after we approve their professional level and training, they are covered under our umbrella exemption – saving you thousands – and protecting them and their practice.
q CMA weekly e-Newsletter
This fantastically informative email brings practitioners the very latest news and research from around the world on all aspects of complementary medicine, natural health and wellness – and relevant conventional medical findings too.
q CMA Training / Courses
The CMA is dedicated to keeping our Members at the top of their profession, to this end we consistently offer ongoing training – with a particular emphasis on practice and training school development. CMA Members benefit from hugely discounted rates for these courses, compared to non- Members. CMA is an academic supporter of complementary medicine colleges, which meet the high criteria of the CMA, and after examining in-depth the curricula and study conditions that the college grants to students, the CMA grants a certificate of recognition to the college.
q Liaison at governmental level representing All CMA Members
The CMA is a Member of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Complementary and Integrative Medicine in UK. This means that we are representing practitioners’ interests at Governmental level – and can shape policy within this field to support our Members. CMA Members are allowed to attend these meetings at the House of Commons by arrangement.
q Webinars, Seminars, CPD workshops and further qualifications
The CMA liaises with various respected organization who are offering further training to our Members. If we believe that these trainings are of value, we negotiate special rates for our Members as part of our Membership Benefits package.
In addition to each certificate that the graduates receive from AUEDI, each graduate also receives an international certificate from CMA.

Catalogue

Jayney Goddard - CMA President

Jayney Goddard, MSc, FCMA, FBSLM, Lic.LCCH, Dip.ACH, FRSPH

President - The Complementary Medical Association, London, UK

Jayney Goddard is President of The Complementary Medical Association (The CMA) which is the world's largest professional membership body for complementary medicine (CM), and she is widely regarded as one of the leading experts on complementary medicine and natural healthcare. Jayney has a vast depth of knowledge across the entire field of complementary medicine and can always be relied upon to provide substantiated research data during any interview, lecture or written work.

Jayney is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine and a Fellow of the Royal Society for Public Health. She has a Master of Science post-graduate degree from the University of Central Lancashire and began her doctorate in January.

She was recently awarded the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Expo Award for Outstanding Contribution to Complementary Medicine - which was judged by a panel of respected complementary medical professionals and a group of high-profile captains of industry coming from backgrounds as diverse as banking, insurance and entertainment.

She has a busy practice (UK, USA and Skype) where she works uses a range of complementary medical approaches with her patients, including homeopathy, psychotherapy, nutrition, herbal medicine, Mind/Body medicine and hypno-analysis. Jayney's special clinical interests include auto-immune disease and natural anti-ageing/rejuvenation strategies.

Jayney is editor of "With Our Complements", the Journal of The Complementary Medical Association and she is a high-profile contributor to print and broadcast media.

Jayney is the complementary medical expert for various newspapers and magazines and is a regular guest on television and radio when expert opinion is required on any aspect of complementary medicine and natural health care. Adept at phone-in “open clinic” type broadcasts, Jayney is always a popular guest. She was the Discovery Channel's complementary medicine expert and provided all complementary medical content for the Granada/Boots PLC joint venture "The Wellbeing Channel". A prolific writer, her most recently published books include the international number one bestseller "Rewind Your Body Clock - The Complete Natural Guide to a Happier, Healthier, Younger You (Watkind UK / Penguin USA and Rest of world / Audiobook by WF Howes, narrated by Jayney Goddard).

Jayney has also authored two books on pandemic 'flu: the critically acclaimed "The Survivor's Guide to Swine Flu: The Complementary Medical Approach", "The Survivor's Guide to Bird Flu: The Complementary Medical Approach" and also "Complementary and Alternative Medicine: The Scientific Verdict on What Really Works", edited by Jayney and published by Collins. Jayney also edits The CMA's highly informative weekly e-Newsletter. Jayney writes the monthly Natural Anti-ageing column for Natural Health magazine and is credited by them as "The UK's leading natural anti-ageing guru".

Jayney testified for the USA's "White House Commission on Alternative and Complementary Medicine" in order to help the USA rationalize complementary and alternative medicine and all her recommendations were accepted unanimously. In the UK, Jayney is The CMA representative for the Parliamentary Group for Complementary and Integrated Medicine and she is active globally, assisting governments worldwide to rationalise their approach to ethical, responsible complementary medicine.

Jayney lectures at various medical colleges and to faculty and students at Cambridge University in the UK and the University of Miami School of Medicine in the USA. Jayney has taught, as Visiting Professor, on the Masters course at The Graduate Institute in Connecticut, USA, where faculty colleagues include Dr Bernie Siegel, Professor Rupert Sheldrake and Dr Steve Horowitz.

Jayney's Personal Mission

To raise the profile of Complementary Medicine and Integrative Healthcare so that the public and the conventional medical profession accept that these approaches are a viable health option when delivered by properly trained, professional practitioners and integrative medical doctors.
To create an environment where practitioners of excellence are regarded as professionals - true experts in their field - and are accorded the respect that they so rightly deserve.
To ensure that all those who wish to join the profession can gain access to bona fide CM (complementary medicine) colleges which offer truly excellent training.
To ensure that the public understands what constitutes outstanding complementary medical health care and has ready access to practitioners of excellence.

Memberships:

Fellow; Royal Society of Medicine,

Fellow; Royal Society for Public Health,

Founder and Co-Chair; British Society of Lifestyle Medicine

Advisory Board Member; Health Food Manufacturers Association,

Advisory Board Member; "camexpo",

Advisory Board Member and Founding Contributor; Integrative Healthcare Symposium,

Equity

About the College

CIM in the French Hospital, has been the largest and top college in Israel in the field of complementary natural medicine for the last 20 years.

CIM accomplished a great achievement in recent years by integrating complementary medicine with traditional Western medicine, and this is certainly thanks to the most famous specialists who work at CIM. CIM College has a university atmosphere and includes professional training, exclusively in medical centers and hospitals.

CIM has relations with the most famous universities and colleges of Natural Medicine from all over the world.

At CIM, you will find large classrooms equipped with the latest and newest teaching aids, an advanced computer lab, spacious gardens, resting rooms and an indoor cafeteria.

The most important thing at CIM is the family atmosphere and the personalized, individual attention given to students by all lecturers, especially to make learning more comfortable.

CIM relies on qualitative education programs and cares about selecting the best lecturers and giving individual attention to each student.

CIM College has 6 campus branches:

1. Nazareth branch in the French Hospital, which is the only college of naturopathic medicine in the country located within an official hospital and is one of the leading and most well-known hospitals in the country.

2. Jerusalem branch

3. Wadi A'ra branch

4. Branch of Dubai, under the direction of the German-Spanish Professor Alvaro Rubio, who is the most famous heart surgeon in the world and also specializes in natural medicine.

The branch in Dubai is considered the 1st college of complementary medicine among the Gulf countries. It includes additional and exclusive education, such as complementary medicine for equines, where programs are taught by the most famous lecturers from London, UK.

5. Branch of Al-Ahliyya Amman University in Jordan

One of the best universities in the world and the #1 Jordanian university according to The Times ranking in terms of the impact of universities, which is considered the 1st college of integrative medicine in the Arab world. It was established as a new college at the university under joint management by both parties.
6. Branch of Marbella International University Centre (MIUC)
Located in the heart of the Spanish port city of Marbella, is a global academic institution providing a new kind of learning experience based on an advanced curriculum, cutting-edge technology and a unique living environment.
which makes CIM an international college well-respected all over the world, and the leading college in the country for the last 20 years.

CIM offers its students the possibility to train in many different medical centers and clinics across the country, like the French Hospital, Holy Family Hospital, etc. Hospitals, medical centers and health clinics across the country prefer CIM graduates. The college offers the largest and most extensive educational programs in the country and for the cheapest tuition fee. Because your education is one of the most important projects in your life, and your projects begin at CIM.

CIM has internal monitoring committees that maintain a high educational level that students enjoy. The college is accredited by all the complementary medicine associations in the country and by the European Natural Medicine Association as well. CIM offers scholarships to many deserving students and offers its graduates the possibility to complete their first academic degree (B.A.).

At the end of the first academic year, the student obtains 9 certificates in order to be qualified to start working directly from the first year.

In addition to other certificates during each academic year, every student gets his or her N.D. certificate at the end of their studies, which is considered the highest degree in the field of natural and integrative medicine worldwide. And exclusively for CIM college, each graduate receives a certificate from the Complementary Medical Association - CMA, which is located in London, UK.

The CMA is not only the world leader in academic research and training, but also gives accreditation to colleges and therapists worldwide, making it easier for graduates to work in this field all over the world.

Because your education is one of the most important projects of your life, and your projects begin at CIM.