Abstract The Task Force on Nomenclature was commissioned in 2007 by the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, the Biofeedback Certification Institute of America, and the International Society for Neurofeedback and Research to develop an updated official definition of biofeedback. The article describes the task force participants and the process and publishes the task force's definition of biofeedback, which was approved by the three participating professional organizations.
Behavioral Assessment and Treatment of Pediatric Headache
Headaches are quite common in children and adolescents, and they appear to persist into adulthood in a sizable number of individuals. Assessment approaches (interview, pain diaries, and general and specific questionnaires) and behavioral treatment interventions (contingency management, relaxation, biofeedback, and cognitive behavior therapy) are reviewed, as is the evidence base for their use. The article concludes with practical suggestions for headache management.