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Come Join Us in Celebrating 50 years at the 2026 BST Annual Conference in Dallas
Rooted in Resilience: A Return to Community and Care
April 24–25, 2026
The Biofeedback Society of Texas is excited to invite you to join us for our upcoming annual conference! We are especially honored to welcome our speakers. Our keynote speaker, Dr. Michael Linden, is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and nationally recognized expert in QEEG and neurofeedback, with specialized expertise in ADHD/ADD, autism, and concussions. He is known for his practical, treatment-focused presentations that translate brain mapping into actionable neurofeedback strategies for clinicians. Our 3 ethics CEUs draw on the work of Dr. Ron Swatzyna, a licensed clinical social worker and BCIA board-certified neurofeedback and biofeedback practitioner known for his work with EEG and qEEG in complex clinical cases. With more than 24 years of experience and over 100 scholarly presentations and publications, he is a leading voice in brain-based assessment and treatment.
The Ethics session will be presented by Dr. Barbara S. Peavey, who contributes her expertise to Dr. Swatzyna’s. Dr. Peavey is a licensed psychologist and BCIA-certified Senior Fellow in biofeedback with over 40 years of experience in behavioral medicine, applied psychophysiology, and clinical psychology. A pioneer in mind-body medicine and neuroplasticity, she established the first behavioral medicine clinic at the University of Texas at Dallas and has served as Chairman of the Board for BCIA, on the Board of Directors of AAPB, and as President of the Biofeedback Society of Texas. She is a respected national and international speaker and trainer in brain health, biofeedback, neurofeedback, and stress management.
We are deeply grateful to our presenters for their contributions and truly excited to have them supporting our efforts to revitalize BST!
This conference marks our first gathering in several years. We are excited to reconnect and strengthen the professional relationships that sustain our work in biofeedback, neurofeedback, and mind–body care. Our organization hopes you will consider joining us, whether as an attendee, presenter, volunteer, or all three! Your presence and participation are what makes this community resilient and thriving.
Conference Details
Dates: Friday and Saturday, April 24–25, 2026
Location: East Texas A&M University Downtown Dallas Campus, 8750 N Central Expy, Suite 1900, Dallas, TX 75231 (click the link for Google Maps).
Accommodations: We have reserved a block of rooms (double queen, non-smoking) at the Doubletree—Campbell Centre (click link to book a reservation) located at 8250 N. Central Expressway, Dallas, TX 75206. You can also call (214) 691-8700 and reserve your room.
Continuing Education Hours Available: 11 hours, including 3 hours of Ethics
Conference Registration:
Conference registration is now open! As a special ‘thank you’, the Board is offering a FREE 2026 membership with registration. This means registration includes both full conference attendance and 2026 annual membership in the Biofeedback Society of Texas.
Professional Member: $165
Student: $45
Students Presenting a Flash Talk with Poster: Conference fee waived
REGISTER -https://forms.gle/gng8RQvASWMQSRFA8
A block of rooms will be set aside at the Doubletree Dallas-Campbell Centre**Please note the Doubletree is the closest hotel to the venue, but because of the highways, it is not walkable. Transportation to/from East Texas A&M University Downtown Dallas Campus will be needed for attendees.
Please feel free to share this information with colleagues who may be interested. We look forward to welcoming you back to your professional home!
49th Annual Conference Schedule—Friday & Saturday, April 24-25, 2026
FRIDAY:
12:00—12:30P Registration
12:30—12:45P Welcome! Ross Spears, PhD, LPC President of BST
12:45—2:15P 50 Years of BST: Past-Presidents Panel
Harold Russell, PhD 1976-77 (video)
Frances Mayo, PhD 1978-79 (video)
Barbara S. Peavey, PhD 1986-8787
Sarah Harper, PhD 1994-955
Tenley Fukui, LPC 2013-14
Moderators: Donna Schuman, PhD, LCSW, BCB, BCN & Ross Spears, PhD, LPC
2:15—2:30P Break
2:30—5:30P Ethics: “Ethical Screening for Underlying Medical and Environmental Causes” by Ron Swatzyna, PhD and Barbara S. Peavey, PhD, MSCP, BCIAC
6:30P Dinner: Connect & Reconnect at Steak Yard Restaurant (on your own as a group) at 6726 Shady Brook Ln, Dallas, TX 75231
SATURDAY:
8:00—9:00A Flash Talks (see Learning Objectives below for additional information on Flashtalk/Poster presenters):
Principal Component Analysis of Western Aphasia Battery: A Novel Approach Towards Aphasia Classification Strategy
Neural and Behavioral Variability during Speech Auditory Feedback Control Across Post-Stroke Aphasia Subtypes
Doctoral Level Supervision in University Neurofeedback Training Clinics: Navigating the Intersection of Counselor Education and Neuroregulation
Ultracortex Mark IV and Traditional Wet EEG Cap: A Comparative Analysis
Autonomic and Salivary Biomarker Responses to Brief HRV Biofeedback in Veterans with PTSD
9:00—9:30A Visit Posters – Coffee
9:30—10:30A Keynote: QEEG Subtypes and Neurofeedback for ADHD, ASD and Severely Concussed Athletes by Michael Linden PhD, BCIAC-Senior Fellow
10:30—10:45A Break
10:45—11:45A Breakout #1: Regulatory Competence and Neurofeedback Practice: Why BCIA Certification Matters for Behavioral Health Licensees by Wesley Center, PhD, LPC-S, BCN, QEEG-DL, CIM
11:45A—1:15P BST Annual Business Meeting - Lunch Provided
1:15—1:30P Break
1:30- 2:30 Breakout #2: QEEG Subtype Guided Neurofeedback Process for Autistic Spectrum Disorders Michael Linden, PhD
2:40—3:40P Breakout #3: Assessment and Treatment Options for Insomnia: A Neurocognitive Approach by Christy Lewis, PsyD, LCSW-S, BCB, BCN; Brigitte Tidwell, MS, LPC-Associate; Carmen Moreno, LMSW, BSW; Laurel Morgan, MS, LPC-Associate, BCN
3:45—4:00P Break
4:00—5:00P Breakout #4:
1. From Dysregulation to Resilience: Trauma-Informed Bio/Neurofeedback Approaches for Neurodivergent Populations by Emily Surratt, MS, LPC, NCC
2. Beyond Stigma: Using Biofeedback and Neurofeedback to Support Mental Health in Law Enforcement by Ross Spears, PhD, LPC and Whitney Zahar-Rich, MS, LPC-Associate
TOTAL CONTINUING EDUCATION HRS = 11 Hours
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
As we bring this conference “back home,” we welcome individuals who are interested in supporting the planning and execution of the event. Volunteer roles are available both before and during the conference.
VOLUNTEER - https://forms.gle/7Hz9JxMigWcPdRYC7
We are grateful to Bio-Medical & Successful Practitioner for providing lanyards and goodies for our 2026 Annual Conference!
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Total CE Hours Available: 11 hours, including 3 hours of Ethics.
This conference is approved for BCIA recertification CE credit.
CE credit is also available for Texas-licensed behavioral health professionals.
This conference is open to all licensed or certified behavioral health professionals and advanced graduate students in psychology, counseling, social work, or related fields. No prerequisites are required for general attendance. Some sessions assume familiarity with basic biofeedback or neurofeedback concepts.
The $165 professional registration fee includes full two-day conference attendance, 2026 BST annual membership, Saturday lunch (Annual Business Meeting), up to 11 CE contact hours, and your CE certificate.
The $45 student fee includes full conference attendance and 2026 BST student membership.
50 Years of BST: Past-Presidents Panel
1.5 CE Hours · Biofeedback Blueprint
Harold Russell, PhD (1976–77); Frances Mayo, PhD (1978–79); Barbara S. Peavey, PhD, MSCP, BCIAC (1986–87); Sarah Harper, PhD (1994–95); Tenley Fukui, LPC (2013–14)
Moderators: Donna Schuman, PhD, LCSW, LPC, BCB, BCN; Ross Spears, PhD, LPC
Upon completion, participants will be able to: (1) Describe the historical development of the Biofeedback Society of Texas over five decades; (2) Identify key milestones in the growth of biofeedback and neurofeedback as professional disciplines in Texas; (3) Reflect on the evolution of clinical practice, ethics, and professional standards in applied psychophysiology.
Ethical Screening for Underlying Medical and Environmental Causes
3.0 CE Hours · Biofeedback Blueprint
Ron Swatzyna, PhD & Barbara S. Peavey, PhD, MSCP, BCIAC
Upon completion, participants will be able to: (1) Identify medical and environmental factors that may mimic or contribute to behavioral and psychological symptoms; (2) Apply ethical screening practices prior to initiating biofeedback or neurofeedback treatment; (3) Recognize the practitioner’s ethical obligations under applicable professional codes when medical etiologies are suspected; (4) Integrate pre-treatment medical screening into clinical intake and assessment procedures.
Flash Talks
1.0 CE Hour · Neurofeedback & HRV Blueprints
1. Principal Component Analysis of Western Aphasia Battery: A Novel Approach Towards Aphasia Classification Strategy
Kaylee Ray, MS, CCC-SLP; Roozbeh Behroozmand, PhD; John Solorzano-Restrepo, PhD — University of Texas at Dallas
Traditional labels such as Broca’s aphasia and Wernicke’s aphasia often fail to capture the striking variability among individuals with post-stroke aphasia. This presentation explores a data-driven reexamination of aphasia subtypes using Principal Component Analysis and hierarchical clustering of Western Aphasia Battery–Revised performance, offering a more precise and clinically meaningful strategy for diagnosis, prognosis, and targeted intervention.
2. Neural and Behavioral Variability during Speech Auditory Feedback Control Across Post-Stroke Aphasia Subtypes
John Solorzano-Restrepo, PhD; Kaylee Ray, MS, CCC-SLP; Roozbeh Behroozmand, PhD — University of Texas at Dallas
This presentation investigates the behavioral and neurophysiological mechanisms of auditory feedback compensation in distinct subgroups of individuals with post-stroke aphasia, examining how speech impairment severity explains variability in auditory-motor integration deficits.
3. Doctoral Level Supervisors in University Neurofeedback Training Clinics: Navigating the Intersection of Counselor Education and Neuroregulation
Joss Leal, MS, LPC-Associate, NCC, CTP — University of Texas at San Antonio
This presentation proposes a conceptual pedagogical framework for doctoral students navigating the supervisory demands of university neurofeedback clinics, bridging traditional counselor education with the rigorous demands of neuroregulation practice.
4. Ultracortex Mark IV and Traditional Wet EEG Cap: A Comparative Analysis
Alexandria Flores; Reshmina Gilani — University of Texas at San Antonio
This presentation explores a comparative study of two QEEG cap types — the standard electrocap (wet cap) and a 3D-printed Ultracortex cap (dry cap) — examining comfortability, setup efficiency, and recording quality to support more effective and client-friendly QEEG processes.
5. Autonomic and Salivary Biomarker Responses to Brief HRV Biofeedback in Veterans with PTSD
Donna L. Schuman, PhD, LCSW, LPC, BCB, BCN — University of Texas at Arlington, School of Social Work
This presentation reports salivary biomarker findings from a randomized pilot trial of brief HRV biofeedback for veterans with PTSD, examining changes in interleukin-6, C-reactive protein, and alpha-amylase alongside HRV and symptom outcomes to better understand physiological mechanisms and guide future trial design.
Upon completion, participants will be able to: (1) Summarize current research findings across multiple areas of applied psychophysiology including EEG, HRV biofeedback, and neurofeedback supervision; (2) Identify emerging methodologies and clinical applications presented by early-career researchers and practitioners; (3) Evaluate the relevance of presented findings to their own clinical or research practice.
Poster Session
0.5 CE Hours · Neurofeedback Blueprint
Presenters to be announced
Upon completion, participants will be able to: (1) Engage directly with Flashtalk presenters; (2) Identify novel clinical questions and methodological approaches under investigation in the field.
Keynote: QEEG Subtypes and Neurofeedback for ADHD, ASD, and Severely Concussed Athletes
1.0 CE Hour · Neurofeedback Blueprint
Michael Linden, PhD — Licensed Clinical Psychologist; BCIA Certified Senior Fellow in Neurofeedback; EEG Spectrum International, Encino, CA
Upon completion, participants will be able to: (1) Identify key QEEG subtypes associated with ADHD, ASD, and concussion/TBI and explain how each subtype informs neurofeedback protocol selection; (2) Describe published research on QEEG and neurofeedback for ADHD, ASD, and retired NFL players with TBI; (3) Apply supplementary assessment tools including behavior rating scales and computerized performance tests to monitor client progress; (4) Conceptualize neurofeedback and QEEG brain mapping as components of a multimodality treatment system.
Breakout #1: Regulatory Competence and Neurofeedback Practice: Why BCIA Certification Matters for Behavioral Health Licensees
1.0 CE Hour · Neurofeedback Blueprint
Wesley Center, PhD, LPC-S, BCN, QEEG-DL, CIM — Brain and Behavior Associates
Upon completion, participants will be able to: (1) Explain the regulatory landscape governing neurofeedback practice for licensed behavioral health professionals in Texas; (2) Describe the role and requirements of BCIA certification for LPCs, LCSWs, and other behavioral health licensees; (3) Identify the professional and ethical risks of practicing neurofeedback without appropriate credentialing; (4) Articulate the pathway to BCIA certification for behavioral health practitioners.
Breakout #2: QEEG Subtype Guided Neurofeedback for Autistic Spectrum Disorders
1.0 CE Hour · Neurofeedback Blueprint
Michael Linden, PhD — Licensed Clinical Psychologist; BCIA Certified Senior Fellow in Neurofeedback; EEG Spectrum International, Encino, CA
Upon completion, participants will be able to: (1) Identify QEEG subtypes commonly associated with Autistic Spectrum Disorders including Level 1/Asperger’s presentations; (2) Select neurofeedback protocols based on individualized QEEG subtype findings for ASD clients; (3) Describe the evidence base supporting QEEG-guided neurofeedback as a component of multimodal treatment for ASD; (4) Monitor and adjust treatment protocols using objective outcome measures.
Breakout #3: Assessment and Treatment Options for Insomnia: A Neurocognitive Approach
1.0 CE Hour · Neurofeedback & Biofeedback Blueprints
Christy Lewis, PsyD, LCSW-S, BCB, BCN; Brigitte Tidwell, MS, LPC-Associate; Carmen Moreno, LMSW, BSW; Laurel Morgan, MS, LPC-Associate, BCN
Upon completion, participants will be able to: (1) Describe the neurocognitive model of insomnia and its implications for assessment and treatment; (2) Identify biofeedback and neurofeedback-based interventions appropriate for insomnia presentations; (3) Select and apply relevant assessment tools to guide treatment planning for clients with insomnia; (4) Integrate neurocognitive approaches with existing behavioral and cognitive treatment frameworks.
Breakout #4: From Dysregulation to Resilience / Beyond Stigma
1.0 CE Hour · Biofeedback & Neurofeedback Blueprints · Attendees select one session
4A: From Dysregulation to Resilience — Trauma-Informed Bio/Neurofeedback Approaches for Neurodivergent Populations
Emily Surratt, MS, LPC, NCC
Upon completion, participants will be able to: (1) Describe the intersection of trauma and neurodivergence and its implications for biofeedback and neurofeedback treatment; (2) Apply trauma-informed principles to the design and delivery of bio/neurofeedback interventions; (3) Identify adaptations to standard biofeedback protocols that support neurodivergent clients; (4) Recognize signs of dysregulation and apply appropriate clinical responses during sessions.
4B: Beyond Stigma — Using Biofeedback and Neurofeedback to Support Mental Health in Law Enforcement
Ross Spears, PhD, LPC — University of Texas at Tyler; Whitney Zahar-Rich, MS, LPC-Associate — University of Texas at San Antonio
Upon completion, participants will be able to: (1) Describe the unique occupational stressors and mental health challenges faced by law enforcement personnel; (2) Identify biofeedback and neurofeedback modalities appropriate for stress regulation and resilience-building in first responders; (3) Apply culturally informed approaches to reduce stigma and increase engagement with mental health interventions in law enforcement populations; (4) Evaluate outcome measures appropriate for this population.
The following blueprint areas are covered across all sessions. Total hours reflect the maximum available if an attendee attends every session. Many sessions count toward both Biofeedback and Neurofeedback recertification hours simultaneously. Attendees may select sessions based on their individual recertification needs.
| Blueprint Area | Total Hours Available |
|---|---|
| I. Orientation to Biofeedback | 1.5 |
| VIII. Intervention Strategies | 1.5 |
| IX. Professional Conduct | 3.0 |
| Total | 6.0 |
| Blueprint Area | Total Hours Available |
|---|---|
| I. Orientation to Neurofeedback | 1.5 |
| II. Basic Neurophysiology/Anatomy | 0.5 |
| III. Instrumentation & Electronics | 0.25 |
| IV. Research Evidence Base for Neurofeedback | 1.5 |
| VI. Patient/Client Assessment | 0.5 |
| VII. Developing Treatment Protocols | 0.75 |
| VIII. Treatment Implementation | 1.5 |
| X. Ethical & Professional Conduct | 3.0 |
| Total | 10.0 |
| Blueprint Area | Total Hours Available |
|---|---|
| II. Heart Rate Variability | 0.25 |
| V. HRV Biofeedback Strategies | 0.25 |
| Total | 0.5 |
Note: The conference is not primarily designed to meet HRV recertification requirements. HRV content is covered in the Flash Talks session.
Cancellations on or before April 13, 2026 — $55 refund. The $95 BST annual membership fee and $15 administrative fee are non-refundable.
Cancellations April 14–17, 2026 — $27.50 refund. The $95 BST annual membership fee and $15 administrative fee are non-refundable.
Cancellations on or after April 18, 2026 — non-refundable. Registrants who cannot attend may transfer their registration to a colleague at no charge by notifying BST in writing before April 22, 2026.
No-shows — not eligible for a refund.
Substitutions are welcome at any time. Please notify BST at biofeedbacktx@gmail.com so that name badges and CE records can be updated.
BST reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the conference due to circumstances beyond its control (e.g., severe weather, facility closure, or other emergencies). In such an event, registrants will receive a full refund of registration fees. BST is not responsible for travel, lodging, or other non-registration costs incurred by attendees.
All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to biofeedbacktx@gmail.com.