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The Clinician Detective: Investigation Begins with Careful Observation
Before a diagnosis of a mental disorder can be made, the clinician must rule out that the symptoms are not attributable to the physiological effects of a substance or another medical condition.
Fred Shaffer
Jun 1614 min read
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BCIA's New Performance Certification Designation
The Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA) is introducing a new performance-focused certification designation.
Fred Shaffer
Jun 113 min read
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Best Practice: Why Research Is Critical
The goal of this post is to help you think like a scientist when it comes to evaluating questionable claims.
BioSource Faculty
Jun 424 min read
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5-Min Science: The Brady Executive Monkey Study
Brady's Executive Monkey Study is a cautionary tale in research design and shows that flawed research has a long half-life, especially when
BioSource Faculty
Jan 156 min read
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5-Min Science: The Case for a More Nuanced View of Hallucinations
We need to differentiate adaptive or benign sensory experiences from those requiring therapeutic intervention.

Zachary Meehan
Jan 138 min read
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The Latest Findings on Open-Label Placebo Effects
open-label placebo effects
BioSource Faculty
Oct 14, 20232 min read
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Breathing Basics - Part 2: Assessment
Breathing assessment should always precede HRV biofeedback because dysfunctional breathing can frustrate training success. Clinicians may...
BioSource Faculty
Apr 27, 20237 min read
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BCIA Recertification for Smart People
BCIA requires certificants to complete 48 hours of accredited continuing education (30 hours for Senior Fellows) every 4 years that their...
BioSource Faculty
Apr 8, 20232 min read
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BCIA Professional Standards
Professional, ethical standards help educators, researchers, and practitioners anticipate and identify ethical dilemmas, make choices...
BioSource Faculty
Apr 7, 202343 min read
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Dr. Moss on Mentoring, Supervision, and Consultation
BCIA requires mentoring as an educational process for individuals seeking BCIA certification. BCIA requires clinical supervision for...
Fred Shaffer
Feb 24, 20237 min read
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Dr. Donald Moss on Multiple Relationships
Maintaining a healthy therapeutic relationship characterized by trust and empathy is critical to success in all behavioral and healthcare...
BioSource Faculty
Jan 14, 20238 min read
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Dr. Donald Moss on the Scope of Practice and Competence
Clinical practitioners always operate under practice standards developed by their home profession and under their state or provincial...
BioSource Faculty
Dec 24, 20226 min read
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Scope of Practice and Competence
A practitioner's scope of practice defines the services they may legally provide under their license or supervisor's license under state...
Fred Shaffer
Jul 27, 20222 min read
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