Attachment-Informed Biofeedback—The Next Generation of Biofeedback Therapy
Traditional biofeedback generally focuses on individual therapy that serves one of two purposes: (a) treating a functional health disorder that stems from an organic source or a mental disorder caused by high levels of stress or (b) improving performance. The author describes a therapy model that was developed based on biofeedback to treat interpersonal challenges such as parent–child relationships and spousal relationships. The author begins by describing the principles of the interpersonal biofeedback model and continues with practical examples.
Dyad parallel relaxation exercise match. Both parent and child performed the same way.
Three-phase exercise (boy represented by the darker line that begins and ends on top; mother is represented by the lighter line). In the first phase, both parts of the dyad are instructed to sit still. In the second phase, they are talking about a neutral subject. In the third phase, the mother opens with a controversial subject, not minding that her son is silently aggravated. Later, while noticing her son's internal reactions to her, she can develop empathy toward his stance.
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