AAPB Annual Meeting General Information

Overall Conference Objectives:

- Discuss new psychophysiology and biofeedback methods to realize human potential and achieve results in a clinical setting.

- Determine psychophysiology and biofeedback techniques to improve patients’ quality of life.

YOUR SAFETY and RISK MITIGATION ARE OUR PRIORITIES:

Many large, in-person, healthcare-focused conferences have been held throughout the country, without adverse effects. However, attending any in-person event is a personal decision—one AAPB encourages everyone to make in their own TOTAL best interest.  In addition to following all recommended WHO and hotel property safety protocols and guidelines in effect during the conference, the official policy will be communicated to our onsite guests as we get closer to the event and will be subject to change at any time.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement:

ADA accommodations will be made in accordance with the law.  If you require ADA accommodation, please indicate what your needs are at the time of registration. We cannot ensure the availability of appropriate accommodation without prior notification.

Expo Hall:

We will feature the products, services and the science of our exhibiting partners and sponsors in the Expo Hall. 

Product Guidelines:

Of note, in accordance with APA and AAPB standards, it is important to understand that some products on display in the Exhibit Hall are not FDA approved for a particular use in humans or are not commercially available in the United States. When in doubt, be sure to ask. Should you have any concerns – alert AAPB staff. 1) Some of the products exhibited here may not be effective for the suggested applications. 2) Some of the equipment being exhibited may not have been registered by the FDA. 3) An FDA declaration of safe and effective use may not apply to uses being promoted here. Please check with each vendor to ascertain FDA status of any device you are considering. 4) AAPB makes no endorsement, either stated or implied, regarding the products.

Tickets Required:

Admission to preconference workshops is by ticket only. Tickets may be purchased during the registration process or at onsite registration. Tickets purchased onsite will be strictly on a space-available basis.

Scientific Poster Presentations:

Accepted poster presentations will be in-person only in 2026.

Medical Attention:

Should a medical emergency arise, please dial 911 or contact Hotel Security. 

- The Annual Program Committee Requests Your Cooperation in Observing the Following Guidelines for Etiquette in Session Rooms:

- Videotaping, audio taping, or photographing the presentations is strictly prohibited (unless preauthorized).

- Mobile phones, pagers and other devices generating sound must be turned off in the session rooms.

Attendees using laptop computers, personal digital assistants, or other electronic devices generating light must sit in the back half of the room to avoid disturbing fellow attendees. 

Anti-Harassment Policy:

The AAPB Annual Scientific Meeting is dedicated to providing a harassment-free conference experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age or religion. We do not tolerate harassment of conference participants in any form. Conference participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the conference, without a refund, at the discretion of the conference organizers. 

CONTINUING EDUCATION RECIPROCITY

Psychologists (APA) Coverage & Reciprocity 

The following state boards accept courses from APA providers for Counselors: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, ME, MO, NC, ND, NH, NE, NJ, NM, NV, OK*, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WY

MI: No CE requirements

The following state boards accept courses from APA providers for MFTs: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, MD, ME, MO, NE, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NV, OK*, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WY

The following state boards accept courses from APA providers for Addictions Professionals: AK, AR, CO, CT, DC, DE, GA, IA, IN, KS, LA, MD, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NY (outstate held), OK*, OR, SC, UT, WA, WI, WY 

* OK accepts APA credit for live, in-person activities. For all ethics and/or online courses, an application is required.

MA / MFTs: Participants can self-submit courses not approved by the MAMFT board for review.

The following state boards accept courses from APA providers for Social Workers: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, ID, IN, KY, ME, MN, MO, NE, NH, NM, OR, PA, VT, WI, WY

Social Workers (ASWB) Coverage & Reciprocity

The following state boards accept courses offering ASWB ACE credit for Social Workers: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE,  NH, NM, NJ, NV, OH, OK*, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WI, WV*, WY 

OK: Accepts ASWB ACE for live, in-person activities but not for ethics and/or online courses.

WV: Accepts ASWB ACE unless activity is held live in West Virginia.

The following state boards accept courses offering ASWB ACE credit for Counselors: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, MA (LEP ONLY), MD, ME, MO, ND, NE, NM, NH, NV, OK*, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WY

MI: No CE requirement for licensed counselors.

The following state boards accept courses offering ASWB ACE credit for MFTs: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, IA, ID, IN, KS, MD, ME, MO, NC, NE, NH, NM, NV, OK*, OR, PA, RI, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WY

AL MFTs: Credits authorized by NBCC or any other state licensing agency will be accepted.

MA MFTs: Participants can self-submit courses not approved by the MAMFT board for review. 

MI: No CE for requirement for licensed MFTs.

The following state boards accept ASWB ACE credit for Addictions Professionals: AK, CA, CO, CT, GA, IA, IN, KS, LA, MO, MT, ND, NM, NV, OK, OR, SC, WA, WI, WV, WY

CANCELLATION, REFUND AND COMPLIANCE POLICY

Please address questions, concerns, and any complaints to AAPB, via phone: 800-477-8892 or +1 303- 422-8436, or via email, [email protected]. AAPB is committed to accessibility and nondiscrimination in its continuing education activities.

Participants are asked to be aware of the need for privacy and confidentiality throughout the program. If program content becomes stressful, participants are encouraged to process these feelings during discussion periods. If participants have special needs, we will make every attempt to accommodate them in compliance with the ADA.

Refund/Attendance Policy: 

Cancellations received in the AAPB office by April 13, 2026 will be refunded minus a $75 processing fee. Cancellations must be made in writing and faxed to 720-650-7942 or emailed to [email protected]. Refunds will not be given after this date.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: 

Those who attend this conference in full and complete the sign-in requirement for each session will receive CE credits. Those arriving more than 15 minutes after the start time or leaving before a given conference activity is completed will not receive CE credit.

Grievance Policy: 

The Association of Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback (AAPB) is fully committed to conducting all activities in strict conformance with the American Psychological Association's Ethical Principles of Psychologists. AAPB will comply with all legal and ethical responsibilities to be non-discriminatory in promotional activities, program content and in the treatment of program participants. The monitoring and assessment of compliance with these standards will be the responsibility of the Education Chair in consultation with the members of the continuing education committee, the AAPB Ethics Chairperson, Continuing Education (CE) Committee Chairperson, Program Planning Committee Chairperson, and/or the Conference Chairperson. While AAPB goes to great lengths to assure fair treatment for all participants and attempts to anticipate problems, there will be occasional issues that come to the attention of the convention staff that require intervention and/or action on the part of the convention staff or an officer of AAPB. This procedural description serves as a guideline for handling such grievances. 1. When a participant, either orally or in written format, files a grievance and expects action on the complaint, the following actions will be taken. If the person to whom the grievance is directed is also the instructor or a chair of any of the above-mentioned committees, the AAPB Board of Directors will appoint a Board representative to oversee the resolution of any of the participant complaints, in an effort to avoid any and all conflicts of interest. If the grievance concerns a speaker, the content presented by the speaker, or the style of presentation, the individual filing the grievance will be asked to put his/her comments in written format. The CE Chair will then pass on the comments to the speaker, assuring the confidentiality of the grieved individual. 2. If the grievance concerns a workshop offering, its content, level of presentation, or the facilities in which the workshop was offered, the convention chair will mediate and will be the final arbitrator. If the participant requests action, the convention chair will: a) attempt to move the participant to another workshop or b) provide a credit for a subsequent year's workshop or c) provide a partial or full refund of the workshop fee. Actions 2b and 2c will require a written note, documenting the grievance, for record keeping purposes. The note need not be signed by the grieved individual.  3. If the grievance concerns an AAPB CE program, in a specific regard, the CE Chair will attempt to arbitrate.

Contact: Leslie Shivers, AAPB Executive Director
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 800-477-8892 or +1 303-422-8436
Address: PO Box 461797, Aurora, CO 80046-1797