Whether grad school was 5 or 45 years ago, neuroscience research has radically changed our understanding of the remarkable human brain. Biological Psychologist Dr. Fred Shaffer will review recent findings on addiction, depression, the heart-brain connection, sleep, and explain their implications for treatment and optimal performance coaching.

What you can expect to learn:

1.  Explain the role of drug-induced frontal lobe under-activity in addiction
2.  Explain the implications of the brain disease model of depression for treatment
3.  Describe how HRV biofeedback can support neurofeedback
4.  Summarize evidence-based strategies to improve sleep