Behavioral Medicine Associates Inc

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Cognitive Therapy, Biofeedback and Cognitive/Perceptual training:
Learn to make positive change with skills instead of drugs

Philosophy: People are inherently flexible and capable. Armed with useful knowledge and practiced skills, people can
accomplish great things for themselves. People want to give love and be loved. People want to create benefits
for themselves and others. People want to feel important to other people, to be valued, respected. Feelings and intuitions are as important as words. Kids want people to be delighted and tickled with who they are and what they do. Adults want this too. Everyone responds to encouragement. ~ J.K. Nash, Ph.D., L.P.

Enjoy learning about the non-drug technologies we use!
We use cognitive behavior therapy, family therapy, biofeedback and art therapy to engage a wide range of people's abilities to help themselves find health, fulfillment and optimum function.

John K. Nash, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist in the State of Minnesota. Dr. Nash received his Bachelor of Science degree in biology/biochemistry from Princeton University in 1968. He received a Masters degree for work at the Institute for Neurological Science at the University of Pennsylvania. His Psychology Ph.D. is from the University of California, Santa Barbara, where his dissertation involved human EEG research on attention and perception. He received National Institutes of Health-sponsored postdoctoral training in one of the first four Behavioral Medicine training programs in the U.S., at the New Jersey Medical School. He completed his postdoctoral internship at the Clinical Psychology Department, Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. He has worked with psychological, emotional and physical problems for over 25 years, using cognitive behavior therapy and biofeedback.

You can call 952-844-0619 to schedule an appointment with either of us.

ADHD: Get past the labeling and find out what the attention problems are made of. We measure what the person's brain electrical activity during rest and during academic task conditions. This let's us see what is really going on. Most people who get diagnosed with ADHD have "sleepy" looking executive control regions. With neurofeedback, challenging tasks, active listening skills and the methods of cognitive behavior therapy, we help our patients take control, relax, focus and feel good while doing it. We minimize or eliminate the need for drugs.

What is QEEG?
Read a nice summary on neurofeedback in the Psychiatric Times (back click to return to our site)
SEE great general info on ADHD from Anthony Kane, MD at ADD/ADHDAdvances.
SEE recent Web MD & Dr. Koop articles on this!!
SEE Scientific American films on what can be done by controlling brain activity

Learn how Quantitative EEG recording helps you and us understand and develop rational treatment for difficulties like ADHD, Brain Injury and Major Depression. We make 7 separate recordings of the child or adult's brain activity during eyes closed rest, eyes open, reading, listening, math and drawing. These recordings are analyzed using the Neuroguide lifespan normative EEG database. This analysis tells us what regions of the brain are normally activating and what regions are not.

Mild Traumatic Brain Injury:
The "Brain Fog" caused by blows to the head or whiplash injuries.
The General Biopsychosocial Model
If you are theoretically inclined and like to get the big picture, read this.

A recording by Dr. Nash that teaches deep relaxation and how to get more comfortable in demanding and stressful situations. Available on CD or MP3:
Learning To Relax Available now on MP3

International Society for Neurofeedback and ResearchPromoting EEG and Neurofeedback (EEG biofeedback) research and practice

Read the ISNR definition of Neurofeedback and see the research on this form of biofeedback
Biofeedback Foundation of EuropePromoting research and clinical practice in biofeedback in Europe
The Association for Applied Psychophysiology and BiofeedbackPromoting biofeedback practice and research
Minnesota Autism CenterProviding therapeutic supports for children, youth and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).
The Autism Society of Minnesota

Headaches, back and neck pain. Learn to help yourself treat the problem at home with myofascial release and muscle relaxation.

Relapse prevention with mental imagery brain-state training to change the condition that leads to alcohol tasting too good.

Behavioral Medicine Associates, Inc.'s founder is John K. Nash, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist in the State of Minnesota. Dr. Nash received his Bachelor of Science degree in biology/biochemistry from Princeton University in 1968. He received a Masters degree for work at the Institute for Neurological Science at the University of Pennsylvania.
His Psychology Ph.D. is from the University of California, Santa Barbara, where his dissertation involved human EEG research on attention and perception. He received National Institutes of Health-sponsored postdoctoral training in one of the first four Behavioral Medicine training programs in the U.S., at the New Jersey Medical School. He completed his postdoctoral internship at the Clinical Psychology Department, Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. He has worked with psychological, emotional and physical problems for over 25 years, using cognitive behavior therapy and biofeedback.

Dr. Nashs professional activities have included working in a large multi-specialty medical practice in the Twin Cities, being Clinical Director of a
Community Mental Health Center, evaluating human EEG and biofeedback research for NASA and operating his own private practice in the Twin Cities since 1987.

Dr. Nash helped found the International Society for Neurofeedback and Research in 1992 and was its President in 2000. He has published on neurotherapy and EEG in peer reviewed journals including Clinical Electrophysiology, Journal of Adult Development, Memory and Cognition and Psychophysiology. His is a Consulting Editor for the Journal of Neurotherapy. He also has extensive experience speaking and consulting with management and professional groups.

Dr. Nash has over 25 years of academic training and practical experience in neurobiology and in how to apply this knowledge to help you meet your goals.
Behavioral Medicine Associates, Inc.