General John DeChastelain (Ret) Supports the Biofeedback Federation of Europe 20th Meeting in Cardiff, Wales

LONDON, March 13, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- "Some years ago, when I was still a serving military officer, I was made aware of the success biofeedback had in Canada in preparing our military athletes for the annual competitions of the International Confederation of Reserve Officers, a competition involving Reserve Force officers from thirty-four different nations. I know also that today biofeedback is used to help servicemen prepare for battle and to help wounded veterans in Canada and the United States overcome the effects of their injuries, as well as in the treatment of those with PTSD," recalled General DeChastelain in a recent letter to the BFE.

Most (if not all) of us have been exposed or will be exposed to at least one traumatic event in our lifetime; there can be many root causes of trauma and PTSD but, regardless of the cause, these disorders can take a toll on the physical, emotional and psychological well-being of individuals who suffer from them. Bio and neurofeedback are evidence based techniques which are utilized by many health professionals as part of their repertoire of interventions In the treatment of trauma helping their clients who had been suffering in silence to heal and empower themselves.

Health professionals are invited to learn more about these techniques in a workshop co-instructed by Santiago Brand, BA, BCN, BCB and Linda Walker. MHR, LPC, BCN, BCB, on PTSD and trauma. "I have been witness to the healing power of bio and neurofeedback in the many clients whom I have had the privilege of helping heal, irrespective oh what type of trauma or trauma(s) the have experienced and how long ago. They no longer have to suffer in silence, they no longer have to be victims of such tragic memories," remarked Santiago Brand who will co-instruct the workshop with Linda Walker.

From Case Studies to Hands-on: A Practical Approach to Trauma and PTSD
Santiago Brand, BA, BCN, BCB and Linda Walker, MHR, LPC, BCN, BCB
Date: April 13, 2019 – 9:00-17:30
Location: Cardiff, Wales - April 13, 2019 – 9:00-17:30
Venue: Mercure Cardiff Holland House Hotel and Spa
Register: https://meeting.bfe.org/registration/

About Santiago Brand, BA, BCN, BCB
Santiago is a licensed psychologist in Colombia with a private practice. He has been using neurofeedback and biofeedback for the past 10 years and has worked in sport and clinical psychology for the past 15 years. He is a consultant for the Colombian Olympic Committee and Guatemalan Olympic Committee. Santiago is also a University professor in the areas of neurofeedback, biofeedback and neuroscience. Santiago is trained in biofeedback neurofeedback and qEEG and is BCIA board certified in both biofeedback and neurofeedback. Santiago also has a strong interest in trauma interventions and since 2016 has been trained in Brainspotting which he uses to treat trauma victims of the armed conflict in Colombia. Santiago has also done research in the field of trauma, psychophysiology and the EEG and is has authored a chapter on trauma and the EEG in the 2018 book "The Power of Brainspotting: An international Anthology". He is also a neurofeedback consultant and trainer having delivered workshops in several countries in both English and Spanish.

About Linda Walker, MHR, LPC, BCN, BCB
Linda Walker is a licensed professional counselor and school counselor who holds a master's degree in Human Relations and Counseling from the University of Oklahoma and post graduate certificates in substance abuse and school counseling from Western Michigan University.

In her private practice working with a general population, Linda integrates a variety of methods with an extensive focus on biofeedback, neurofeedback and QEEG. In addition, she teaches biofeedback and neurofeedback at Western Michigan University and served as past president of the Midwest Society of Behavioral Medicine and Biofeedback.

BFE 20th Meeting
The BFE meeting is an interdisciplinary biofeedback conference to nurture communication and education between specialists from different disciplines. The meeting offers a broad range of basic and applied psychophysiology and biofeedback workshops along with in-depth presentations (lectures, symposia, paper sessions, and posters) during the scientific program.

About the Biofeedback Federation of Europe
The Biofeedback Federation CIC is a community interest company based in the UK dedicated to increasing awareness about the benefits of biofeedback and providing education, training and certification to professionals. It is entirely supported by revenues generated in its online shop, through sponsorships and donations. For more information, visit the BFE Online Shop.

SOURCE The Biofeedback Federation of Europe