Northern Arizona University

     

Assessment and Diagnostic Evaluations

A thorough evaluation is an essential prerequisite for any type of treatment at the Center or for referral through the Center. Types of assessment techniques include:

Psychological Assessment:

• Assessment of symptoms, stressors, and problem behaviors.
• Assessment of coping, emotional and personality styles, and health-related attitudes.

Psychophysiological Assessment:

• EMG (muscle tension)
• EEG/QEEG (brain wave activity)
• Heart rate
• Skin temperature
• Skin conductance
• Blood pressure

Behavioral Medicine Treatment

The Center offers individual and group treatment for health-related problems. These psychological techniques are used to help manage a wide variety of conditions. Among the treatment modalities available:

• Biofeedback
• Neurofeedback
• Behavior Modification
• Cognitive-Behavior Therapy
• Hypnosis