A different kind of biofeedback conference

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This conference will be packed with information on how to grow your practice and help grow the field of biofeedback. Please join us! The Northeast Regional Biofeedback Society Presents Its Spring 2012 Conference: REALIZING THE POTENTIAL OF BIOFEEDBACK:AN INTERNATIONAL CALL TO ACTION April 20-22, 2012 Co-Sponsored by the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, the Biofeedback Foundation of Europe and the North Carolina Biofeedback Society Purpose: We all know the power of biofeedback and neurofeedback to change people’s lives for the better. It is safe, effective and lower cost over time than virtually any alternatives. Yet it is a relatively unknown treatment, rarely mentioned in the media. This conference will address how to increase biofeedback’s visibility and get treatment to more people, while expanding our individual practices and the field. If you’re passionate about biofeedback and its potential, please join us to make a difference!Confirmed Speakers and Topics Perlin, LCSW: The Historical Context of Biofeedback: How Organized Medicine Has Suppressed Treatment AlternativesMark Schwartz, PhD: Marketing Biofeedback on the InternetAnn Decker, MFA: Accessing Print Media and Radio Jo Sabo, PhD: Getting Biofeedback into the SchoolsCarmen Russoniello, PhD: Getting Biofeedback into the VA London: PR and Fundraising Lehrer, PhD: An Example of Interdisciplinary Collaboration: AAPB and FABBS ly, producer of " Rewired " - A full length documentary in production about neurofeedback.Marketing Success Stories with Kurt Othmer and Pam Tarr: Homecoming for Veterans & Other ProjectsNat Bender: Mobilizing Your Grassroots for Change Other Possible Topics: Lobbying, Insurance Advocacy, Practitioner Recruitment and Retention The conference will end with a meeting modeled after the Clinton Foundation Global Initiative, where people gather to say what they are willing to do to make a difference. Invitees: Leadership of national, state and regional biofeedback organizations, leadership of biofeedback companies, biofeedback practitioners internationally.Prices and Payment: $225 by April 1. $250 after April 1, $275 onsite registration. $150 One day registration. $25 discount for NRBS members. Make check payable to NRBS, and mail to:Rich Rapkin, PhD, PO Box 5671, Hillsborough, NJ 08844Location: Renaissance Marriot Newark Airport Hotel1000 Spring Street, New Jersey Phone: (908) 436-4600 Conference room rate is $109. For conference updates or to register online, go to www.nrbs.org