Effects of biofeedback on distress in a university counseling center: Preliminary results

Biofeedback (BF) and its mechanisms of change were examined alongside self-regulation and mind-body approaches in the context of counseling centers. The advance in psychopathology within this context and its intersections with neurophysiological, psychological, and social variables were highlighted....

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Published inInternational journal of school & educational psychology Vol. 4; no. 1; pp. 34 - 42
Main Authors Kipper-Smith, Adriana, Tift, Jay H., Frye, Joan F.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Routledge 02.01.2016
Subjects
Anxiety
Beck Anxiety Inventory
Biofeedback
clinical research
college mental health
College Students
common factors
counseling centers
Counseling Services
Counseling Techniques
Guidance Centers
heart rate variability biofeedback
Intervention
Measures (Individuals)
Mental Health
Metabolism
mind-body approaches
Pretests Posttests
Psychotherapy
School Counseling
Stress Management
Tennessee
Tennessee
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Summary:Biofeedback (BF) and its mechanisms of change were examined alongside self-regulation and mind-body approaches in the context of counseling centers. The advance in psychopathology within this context and its intersections with neurophysiological, psychological, and social variables were highlighted. Although BF is commonly provided to students, its effect on self-regulation and mind-body connection remains unclear. There is limited data on the efficacy of treatment modalities in counseling centers, yet with ever-increasing demand for services, it necessitates further study and evaluation for effective planning and resource allocation. Preliminary data from a current study offer important thoughts in this discussion, suggesting that students who receive either individual therapy (treatment as usual) or biofeedback alone tend to report more significant symptom reduction than the combination of these treatments.
ISSN:2168-3603
2168-3611
DOI:10.1080/21683603.2016.1130556