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The Underlying Science and Applicability
of Open Focus (TM)
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An AAPB Virtual SeminarAn AAPB Virtual Seminar
• Monta Greenfield Associate director of AAPBMonta Greenfield, Associate director of AAPB
• Dr. Les Fehmi, PHD
S Sh F h MSW• Susan Shor Fehmi MSW
• Rae Tattenbaum, MSW
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ObjectivesObjectives
• The science of Open Focus attention The science of Open Focus attention training;
• The impact of focus and attention on • The impact of focus and attention on physiology and emotions;Th li bilit f O F t l • The applicability of Open Focus as a tool for self regulation.
• Experiential exercises illustrating Open Focus;
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Tool KitTool Kit
• Guidelines in increasing in using Open Guidelines in increasing in using Open Focus for yourself and in your practice.
• Tips for using Open Focus as a clinical Tips for using Open Focus as a clinical tool and to performance;
• Increase knowledge of the use of Increase knowledge of the use of dissolving pain technique with client's emotional issues, specifically anxiety, p y yfear, depression, trauma and abandonment.
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Dr. Les FehmiDr. Les Fehmi• 50’s research analyst with Lockheed space• 60’s University of California Labs• 60 s University of California Labs• NIH Post Doc Work, Brain Research Center ,U of Calif.• 67-73 Assistant Psy. Prof , Stony Brook• 68 Chaired first meeting of Biofeedback researchers• 68-69 Stanford-Ames Faculty Fellow• 70-71 Biofeedback Consultant Garrett Corporation, J and J• Dallas Cowboys, New Jersey Nets
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Susan Shor Fehmi, MSWSusan Shor Fehmi, MSW
• Discovery of Open • Discovery of Open Focus Process.
• Attention stylesAttention styles• The role of
attention in modulating arousal
• The impact of the “ t f ”“concept of space”
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Personal Applicability Personal Applicability
• Try Open FocusTry Open Focus• Becoming proficient
L i O F P• Learning Open Focus Process:• Working with another practitioner
• Working with the Fehmis (Books, Workshops/ audio Tele seminars)
• Certification Process
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Clinical Clinical
Tools: Biofeedback and Neurofeedback are the anchors
HRV, Mental Imagery, Meditation,
Discerning the impact of Open Focus Open FocusDiscerning the impact of Open Focus Open Focus Practice Intro; Beginning with clients: (CDs, response): p ) Obsessive, IBS, SAT)
A tool for improving inner and outer attention Inner /Outer Attention: ability to socially engage with self and others.
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Current Procedure
• The Open Focus One or two sentence • The Open-Focus Brain: Harnessing the Power of Attention to
One or two sentence explanation
Guides client thru Open i (10 Heal Mind and Body
(Book & CD)Focus Exercise (10 minutes)
Explore responses• Dissolving Pain: Simple
Brain-Training Exercises for Overcoming Chronic gPain by Les Fehmi and Jim Robbins
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Follow Up SessionFollow Up Session Track response Repeat brief exercise w/o expectations Alternative: Track physiological response with HRV monitor and questions:monitor and questions: Relaxation states Inventory Racing Thoughts Body/ Tense or Relaxed Alert/sleepy Physiological releasesy g
Compliance/Between Session Practices Listen to recordings (2 A Day)
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PerformancePerformance• Introducing general Open Focus to
clientsclients» Concept: During assessment process
• Guiding a client thru a general exercise
• Crafting a specific script for the skill or abilityor ability– Voice and Bringing the voice forward– Actors/ Dancers/ Artists
G lf/ G t lf f tb ll b i iti– Golf/ Gymnasts, golf, football, business, writing• Venue
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Clinical PotentialClinical Potential
During counseling/therapy segmentg g/ py g Prior to Biofeedback
Identifying the underlying issue (In the moment) Engaging the client in a dialogue: Awareness of locating the “where” in the body that a sensation may or may not livethat a sensation may or may not live‐ Reference: Levine, Peter or Somatic re‐experiencing work
Wander thru your body? Identify/ localize OK/Just as wonderful if client does not know OK/Just as wonderful if client does not know.
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ContactContact
• Dr Les Fehmi Rae Tattenbaum• Dr. Les Fehmi• Susan Shor Fehmi• [email protected]
• www.openfocus.com/www.openfocus.com/• www. inner-act.com
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LES FEHMI’S STORY OF HOW HE DISCOVERED THE OPEN FOCUS™ PROCESSFOCUS™ PROCESS
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RETROACTIVEPERCEPTUALMASKINGMASKINGINMONKEYS
BRAIN RESEARCH INSTITUTEBRAIN RESEARCH INSTITUTE
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BRAIN RESEARCH INSTITUTEBRAIN RESEARCH INSTITUTEAT UCLA 1966AT UCLA 1966
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PERSONAL PERSONAL TRAINING1967-1968Great Release of Whole BodyTension Through Alpha TrainingTension Through Alpha Training
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ATTENTION STYLES
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STYLES OF ATTENTION
Diffuse – Immersed Diffuse – Objective Narrow- Immersed Narrow – Objective
Example: Meditation. With mind unselfconscious & body at rest Most
Example: Panoramic view in a “symphony of sensory experience”
Example: Immersed in enjoyment, amplified by a narrow focus to intensify &
Example: Lion stalking prey. Emergency. College Exam Obsessing onbody at rest. Most
rapid normalization. Sleep.
experience . Objective sensations hang suspended in the midst of a diffuse awareness of space. Pl i i b d
focus to intensify & savor experience. Enraptured thinker. Deep massage recipient.
Exam. Obsessing on work to narrow focus away from (deny) an emotional problem. Self-conscious mind
d b d Hi hl
Effects: Parasympathetic nervous system
Playing in a band.
Effects: Relative sympathetic & parasympathetic
Effects: Relative sympathetic –parasympathetic balance Moderate
and body. Highly toned.Effects: Sympathetic nervous system dominance. Highy
dominance. Low arousal. Mostly right brain dominant. Drifting into sleep.
parasympathetic balance. Moderate arousal. Relative left-right hemisphere balance. Relaxed l rt
balance. Moderate arousal. Left-right hemisphere balance. Relaxed alert.
dominance. High arousal- adrenaline. Mostly left brain dominance. Extreme fight or flight.
EEG: Low frequencies dominant. Increased amplitude. Increased
h l b
alert.
EEG: Middle frequencies dominant in amplitude
EEG: Middle frequencies dominant in amplitude. Moderate whole brain synchrony
EEG: High frequencies increase. Reduced amplitude overall. Reduce
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pwhole brain synchrony.
in amplitude. Moderate whole brain synchrony.
synchrony.whole brain activity synchrony.
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THE ROLE OF ATTENTION IN THE ROLE OF ATTENTION IN MODULATING AROUSAL
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THE IMPACT OF THE “CONCEPT” OF SPACECONCEPT OF SPACE
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THE UNDERLYING CONCEPTS THE UNDERLYING CONCEPTS BEHIND DISSOLVING PAIN BEHIND DISSOLVING PAIN
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“Nothing is more real than nothing.” F M l Di S l B k ttFrom: Malone Dies Samuel Beckett
SPACE ANDSYNCHRONYSYNCHRONY
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