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Bruno Kappes

Professor
Ph.D., Kansas State University, '78
M.A., University of Missouri, '75
B.A., University of Missouri, '73

Office: SSB 219C
Phone: (907) 786-1719
Email: afbmk@uaa.alaska.edu
Website: http://hosting.uaa.alaska.edu/afbmk/

Research
  • Applied psychophsiology and biofeedback applications for stress management, health, and medical psychotherapy.
  • Clinical and forensic experience with traumatic stress, chronic pain, insomnia, personal injury, custody, and criminal assessments.
Teaching Responsibilites
  • General Psychology - DVD/WEB
  • Abnormal Psychology - DVD/WEB
  • Stress Management - DVD/WEB  
  • Forensic Psychology - DVD/WEB
  • Traumatic Reactions - DVD/WEB
  • Health Psychology - Live
  • WWAMI Medical Class - Live
  • Formerly invited scholar/visiting professor of psychology & health science at the American University of Paris, France
  • Formerly visiting professor of psychology & health science in the Department of Psychology at the University of Hawaii, Honolulu.
Professional and Departmental Service
  • Licensed Psychologist
  • Certified Clinical Biofeedback Therapist
  • Certified Medical Psychotherapist
  • Director, Anchorage Biofeedback Clinic
  • Senator, University Faculty Senate
  • Union Representative, United Academics, LMC/Distance Learning & Technology
  • Editor and Reviewer for various peer-review professional journals
  • WWAMI Faculty, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, School of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington.
Publications

Publications

Kappes, B. (2007) Stress, adaptation, and illness. In O. J. Z. Sahler & J. E. Carr (Eds.). The Behavioral Sciences and Health Care (2nd ed., pp. 55-62). Cambridge, MA: Hogrefe & Huber.

Kappes, B. (2007). Sensation. In O.J.Z Sahler, & J.E. Carr (Eds.). The Behavioral Sciences and Health Care, 2nd Ed. (pp.49-62). Cambridge, MA: Hogrefe & Huber.

Kappes, B. (2004) Biofeedback: An expert speaks. In Lynn Freeman (Author) Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2nd Ed. (230-232). Mosby, Inc.

Kappes, B. (2003). Challenges to assessing catastrophic psychological injuries: Clinical and forensic issues. In K.N. Anchor, J.E. Shmerling & J.M. Anchor (Eds.), The Catastrophic Injury Handbook (328-337). Dubuque, IA: Kendal/Hunt Pub. Co.

Kappes, B., & Pierce, C. (1994). State regulation of biofeedback and hypnosis by state psychological boards. Biofeedback, 26-30.

Kappes, B., Mills W., & O'Malley, J. (1993). Psychological and psychophysiological factors in the prevention and treatment of cold injuries. Alaska Medicine,131-140.

Workbooks

Kappes, B. & Perian, O. (2008) Forensic Psychology. Mason, Ohio: Cengage.ISBN 1-4266-3516-8.

Kappes, B. & Lamar, R. (2008) Stress Management. Mason, Ohio: Cengage. ISBN 1-4266-3518-4.

Kappes, B. & Lamar, R. (2006) Abnormal Psychology. Monterey, CA: Thomson/Wadsworth. ISBN 0-495-26749-X.

Kappes, B. & Lamar, R. (2006) General Psychology. Monterey, CA: Thomson/Wadsworth. ISBN 0-759- 38500-1.

Presentations

Kappes, B. (2009, April) Biofeedback training: Goals & procedures for successful learning. Presented at the 40th Annual Meeting of Association of Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Kappes, B. (2008, May) Training standards in applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. Presidential Address: International Division AAPB. Presented at the 39th Annual Meeting of Association of Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, Daytona Beach, Florida.

Kappes, B. (2008, February) Skills before pills: Learner-centered eLearning in Stress Management Training. Presented at annual iLearning Forum 2008, Palais de Congres, Paris, France.

Kappes, B. (2007, October) Forensic psychology in the court: Expert witness for post traumatic stress disorder. Presentation at A. W . Mellon Lecture Series, American University of Paris, France.

Kappes, B., Collura, T. F., & Sherman, R. (2007, February). Biofeedback wisdom for Neurofeedback therapy: Clinical and research issues. Presented at the International Meeting of the Association of Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, Monterey, California.

Kappes, B. (2006, April). What Neurofeedback (EEG) can learn from general Biofeedback. Presented at the International Meeting of the Association of Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, Portland, Oregon.

Kappes, B. (2001). Challenges to assessing post-traumatic stress disorder: Clinical & forensic issues. Presented at the 7th Annual Meeting of American Board of Medical Psychotherapists and Psychodiagnosticians, International Conference, Anchorage, Alaska. (co-chair, meeting).

Kappes, B. (2001). Training psychophysiological competency in Biofeedback therapy. Presented at the 5th Annual Meeting Biofeedback Foundation of Europe, Prien am Chiemsee, Germany.

Kappes, B. & Dowler, E. (1996 ). Postural effects on EMG and work performance. Presented at the Fourth International Conference on Biobehavioral Self-Regulation and Health, Sydney, Australia.

Kappes, B. & Mills, W. J. (1993). Psychological and psychophysiological factors in prevention and treatment of cold injuries. Presented at the Third International Conference on Biobehavioral Self Regulation and Health, Tokyo, Japan.

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