{"id":197,"date":"2020-03-18T18:34:32","date_gmt":"2020-03-18T18:34:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/counselingservice\/?page_id=197"},"modified":"2023-06-15T14:54:01","modified_gmt":"2023-06-15T14:54:01","slug":"biofeedback","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/counseling-service\/services\/biofeedback\/","title":{"rendered":"Biofeedback Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- Inserted by Dropdownizer plugin. Forces video embeds contained in dropdowns to have a size --><style>.dropdownizer__dropdown iframe { width: 100% !important; height: 100% !important; }<\/style>\n<p class=\"has-intro-font-size\">Cultivate mind-body harmony and emotional well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcome!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We invite you to join us to learn and practice techniques to come into a state of&nbsp;coherence, or mind-body harmony.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"219\" src=\"http:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/counseling-service\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2020\/03\/biofeedback-300x219.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/counseling-service\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2020\/03\/biofeedback-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/counseling-service\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2020\/03\/biofeedback.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>In the program, you will:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Learn about the mind-body connection, and the role of breathing and the heart in stress management<\/li><li>Practice exercises such as breathing and cultivating positive emotions<\/li><li>Be trained to use the&nbsp;interactive biofeedback software to monitor your levels of coherence&nbsp;as you engage in these exercises<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>These simple yet effective stress management techniques can help you to:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Calm the mind and body<\/li><li>Increase your ability to focus and engage in creative problem solving<\/li><li>Experience an overall sense of wellbeing<\/li><li>Navigate stressors - whether personal, academic, or professional- with more evenness or equanimity<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like developing and refining any skill, these techniques work best when practiced regularly. &nbsp;The value of using emWave software is that it can help you to train more effectively in these practices, to \u201cperfect\u201d your technique, similar to working with a trainer at a gym, or with an academic mentor. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.huffingtonpost.com\/deborah-rozman-ph.d.\/no-time-to-meditate-try-e_b_567076.html\">Check out this article<\/a>&nbsp;for a preview of some of what you\u2019ll learn in the program!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How it works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can access the emWave software on your own throughout the semester by scheduling self-guided 30-minute practice sessions in these locations on campus; AEO, Library 2nd floor charging station, Athletics, SGE lounge, and Metcalf. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I schedule a Biofeedback session?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can sign up at one of the locations listed above in the \"How it works\" section, to check out the materials and practice biofeedback using the emave program; instructions are listed next to each laptop or computer. Health Promotion and Education has collaborated with Counseling Service to offer this program. If you would like more in-depth training on the program, you may contact one of the Wellness Peer Educators or Counseling Service to schedule a training session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Questions?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Please contact Health Promotion and Education at\u00a0<a href=\"tel:+18454377769\">(845) 437-7769<\/a> or email\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:hpe@vassar.edu\">hpe@vassar.edu<\/a>,\u00a0or contact VCCS at <a href=\"tel:+18454375700\">(845) 437-5700<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cultivate mind-body harmony and emotional well-being. Welcome! We invite you to join us to learn and practice techniques to come into a state of&nbsp;coherence, or mind-body harmony. 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