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BCIA Continuing Education Posts
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A Second Look: Schachter and Singer's Two-Factor Theory of Emotion
Fear, anger, disgust, and sadness often carry partially distinct autonomic fingerprints.
Fred Shaffer
20 hours ago9 min read


Slow Paced Breathing Isn’t “Just Breathing”
Overemphasizing “getting more oxygen” often leads to excessive inhalation and loss of CO₂, undermining oxygen delivery and triggering symptoms like dizziness, chest tightness, or heightened anxiety.
Zachary Meehan
1 day ago5 min read


5-Min Science: When Your Immune System Hijacks Your Mind
Studies suggest that between 1% and 5% of people diagnosed with schizophrenia actually have autoimmune conditions.
Fred Shaffer
2 days ago14 min read


5-Min Science: Lithium Deficiency May Be an Early Alzheimer's Driver
The brain needs tiny amounts of lithium to stay healthy, and people with Alzheimer's don't have enough of it.
Fred Shaffer
3 days ago7 min read


We've Launched Mentor GPT
Mentor GPT is a free, highly specialized guide to certification, biofeedback, neurofeedback, qEEG, physiological psychology, psychopharmacology, and research methods. You can access it from our website menu.
Fred Shaffer
Aug 32 min read
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