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OFFICES

Department of Psychology

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, Alaska 99508
TEL: (907) 786-1719
FAX: (907) 786-4898

Paris Office

4 rue Lamblardie
Place Daumesnil
75012 Paris, FRANCE
TEL: 01133146286504
CELL: 01133683111315

EDUCATION

Ph.D. 1978

Kansas State University – Manhattan
Emphasis: Counseling and Applied Psychophysiology
Dissertation: Thermal Biofeedback Training

M.A. 1975

University of Missouri – Columbia
Emphasis: Counseling and Psychological Assessment
Thesis: Personality and Learning Preference

B.A. 1973

University of Missouri – Columbia
Emphasis: Psychology

PROFESSIONAL TEACHING & INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

87 – Current
Professor of Psychology & Health Science

General Psychology, Abnormal Behavior, Stress, Health Psychology, Forensic Psychology (eLearning web-based BLackboard classes 00-current), Distance Education Televised Statewide (92-00), Research Methods in Experimental Psychology (79-89). Behavioral Science in Medicine, Psychotherapy Practicum Supervision (97-00), University Psychological Services Center Biofeedback Training and Sleep Research. Psychology and Bio-Medical Departments, University of Alaska, Anchorage, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Department. WWAMI Faculty (90-current), School of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle.

07 - 08
Invited Scholar/Visiting Professor of Psychology & Health Science

Applied Psychophysiology/Biofeedback/Mind-Body
Department of Psychology, AUP
American University of Paris, France.

85, 90, 94, 97, 98, 99, 02, 04 (8-Summers)
Visiting Professor of Psychology & Health Science

General Psychology, Research Methods, Experimental Psychology, Health Psychology/Behavioral Medicine, Clinical Psychology, Abnormal Behavior (Both Live & Telecourse Televised Statewide), Department of Psychology, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii.

82 - 86
Associate Professor of Psychology & Health Science

General Psychology, Research Methods in Experimental Psychology, Health Psychology, Behavioral Medicine, Psychological Assessment, Biofeedback Training and Research. Department of Psychology and Center for High Latitude Studies, University of Alaska, Anchorage, Alaska.

79 - 82
Assistant Professor of Psychology

General Psychology, Psychology of Abnormal Behavior, Stress Management, Research Methods in Experimental Psychology, Physiological Psychology, Psychological Assessment, School of Nursing and Center for High Latitude Studies, University of Alaska, Anchorage, Alaska.

78 - 79
Assistant Professor of Psychology

Graduate Statistics, Research Methods, Educational Psychology, Kansas State University, Extension KSU. Graduate Research Methods, Stormont-Vail School of Nursing, Topeka, Kansas.

76 - 78
Teaching Assistant

General Psychology, Department of Psychology, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas.

77 – 78
Research Assistant

Program Development and Research, Student Development Center, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas.

77 - 78
Doctoral Internship

Outpatient Psychotherapy, Community Mental Health Unit, Irwin Army Hospital, Fort Riley, Kansas.

76 - 77
Doctoral Practicum

Individual/Group Psychotherapy, Counseling Center, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas.

73 - 76
Teaching Assistant

General Psychology, Department of Psychology, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri.

75 - 76
Testing Administrator

Placement Testing, Counseling Services Center, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri.

75 - 76
Research Associate

Personality Assessment, Counseling Services Center, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri.

74 - 75
Masters Practicum

Individual/Group Psychotherapy, Counseling Services, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri.

CONSULTANTSHIPS AND OTHER CLINICAL PRACTICE ACTIVITIES

2007-2009
Supervision & Training for Biofeedback Certification with French Clinical Psychologists

1997-2000
Director and Supervisor University Psychological Services Center

Provide supervision and practicum in psychotherapy for graduate students in the University Clinical Psychology training program. The Psychological Services Center provides assessment and psychotherapy for individuals, couples, families and children. Populations served include university students, faculty, staff and members of the community. Graduates students participate in intakes, assessment, treatment plans, referrals, and typical case staffing in preparation for their supervised community internship sites. Director is responsible for the budget and daily operations as well as implement academic decisions in response to the psychology department's Clinical Training Committee.

1981-Current
Clinical Privileges Providence Hospital

Member of Sleep Lab team under the direction of Anne Morris, M.D. Provide medical psychotherapy, and biofeedback therapy for patients with sleep disorders. Also provide pain management for burns, frostbite and other thermal injuries on the Thermal Unit under direction of James O'Malley, M.D. & William Mills, M.D., surgeons. Also, provide patient care on Providence Hospital Mental Health Unit as requested by patient or as consultant to psychiatric health care providers.

1983-Current
Director & Training Supervisor Anchorage Biofeedback Clinic

ASSESSMENT & CONSULTATION

Specializing, but not limited to, forensic and psychophysiological evaluations of medical traumas including chronic pain, stress, post-traumatic stress disorder, emotional/psychological responses following trauma based on accidents and injuries. Also, evaluations, psychological assessments, psychotherapy and expert witness testimony with families for child custody, sexual abuse, dysfunction, sexual offenders, criminal, violence and other legal matters, i.e. review of ethical violations, review of conflicting psychological reports, psychological research and other court appointed duties.

BIOFEEDBACK THERAPY

Directing, conducting, training and supervision of biofeedback therapy and training for clients with physical and psychological disorders with the aid of computerized applied psychophysiological systems.

PSYCHOTHERAPY

Outpatient and inpatient medical psychotherapy for specific disorders requiring biobehavioral interventions. Also individual, couple, or family therapy during or following emotional stress and crisis.

SUPERVISION

Supervision of pre & post master-doctoral licensure candidates. Tutoring, instruction and remedial preparation for success on national and state psychology board examination as well as training leading to national biofeedback certification.

1985 - 1990
Adjunct Faculty

Union Institute Graduate faculty to clinical doctoral students seeking Ph.D. degrees while living in Alaska. Advise, supervise, chair, direct dissertations, review course work and serve on committee assignments leading to graduation.

1979 - 1980
Research Consultant

Research and biofeedback consultant for psychiatric hospital, troubleshooting and training in psychiatric applications of biofeedback techniques with staff, Alaska Psychiatric Institute, Anchorage.

1986 - 1990
Clinical Privileges

Charter North Hospital, Psychotherapy, stress management, and biofeedback therapy for patients with stress disorders.

1980 - 1986
Clinical Consultant

Rehabilitation Consultant to Virginia Collins and Associates. Assessment of industrial injuries in Alaska and Northwest states.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS

Alaska - Licensed Psychologist #AA 223

Board of Psychologists and Psychological Associate Examiners
1983-Current

National - Certified Clinical Biofeedback Therapist #135

Biofeedback Certification Institute of America
Senior Fellow,  1981-Current

International - Certified Medical Psychotherapist #1103

American Board of Medical Psychotherapists
Fellow and Diplomat,  1987-Current

TEACHING AWARDS

16
Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence

University of Alaska Foundation

98
Innovative Excellence in Teaching, Learning & Technology

National Center on Teaching Excellence - Florida

95
Chancellor's Excellence in Teaching Award

University of Alaska - Anchorage

85
Chancellor's Innovation in Teaching Award

University of Alaska - Anchorage

81
Department of Psychology Teaching Award

University of Alaska - Anchorage

79
Department of Psychology Teaching Award

Kansas State University - Manhattan

75
Department of Psychology Teaching Award

University of Missouri - Columbia

RESEARCH AWARDS & GRANTS

95, 99, 00, 01
University Technology Grant $7, 000
University Technology Grant $5,700
University Technology Grant $2,500
Psychological Services Center

University of Alaska Anchorage

96
Master Teacher Grant Stipend $1,800
Faculty Facilitator
Title III Grant, Student Retention

University of Alaska Anchorage

80, 83, 84, 85, 86, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97
Fellowship Grants Totaling= $63,500
Faculty Research Development Fund

University of Alaska Anchorage

96
President's Grant $3,000
Facilitating Technology for Faculty

University of Alaska Statewide System

92
Exceptional Research Paper Citation
International Scientific Congress

Physiology of Mountain Sports, Chamoix, France.

86
Exceptional Research Paper Citation
Association of Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback

San Francisco, California.

76
Exceptional Research Paper Citation
Missouri Psychological Association

Kansas City, Missouri.

84
CETA Grant = $10,000

State of Alaska Municipality of Anchorage.

SERVICE & MERIT AWARDS

Chancellor's Faculty Service Award

University of Alaska Anchorage, 1988

Distinguished Faculty Senate Award

University of Alaska Anchorage, 24 year Senator, 15-16

Cafe Faculty Development Award

University of Alaska Anchorage, 2016

Faculty Merit Awards

College of Arts & Sciences
University of Alaska Anchorage, 80, 83, 86, 97, 03, 04, 12

35-year Service Award

University of Alaska Anchorage, 2014

Outstanding Contributions to Students Nominations

University of Alaska Anchorage, 2007, 2013

HONOR SOCIETIES

Psi Chi

University of Alaska Anchorage, 1982

Phi Kappa Phi

Kansas State University, 1978

RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS

Kappes, B., Cao, M. (2014) Enhancing Evidence-based eLearning Performance by Teaching eFolio Thinking Competencie. ePIC Proceedings of the 12th ePortfolio & Identity Conference Accepted Papers, (pp. 39-40).

Kappes, B., Cao, M. (2013) eFolio Thinking in eLearning Psychology: Process and Product. EDULEARN13, Proceedings of Accepted Papers. CD ISBN: 978-84-616-2661-8.

Kappes, B. (2012). Benefits of eFolio Thinking Across Several University eLearning Psychology Courses. ePIC Proceedings of the 10th ePortfolio & Identity Conference Papers, (pp. 20-21).

Kappes, B, (2011) Designing eLearning Environments Conducive to ePortfolio Identity Skill Development. ePIC Proceedings of the 9th ePortfolio & Identity Conference Accepted Papers, (pp. 253-258).

Kappes, B. (2010) Remembering Neal Miller. Biofeedback 38 (4) p. 130.

Kappes, B. (2010) eLearning strategies for facilitating a community of inquiry.  EDULEARN10, Proceedings of Accepted Papers. CD ISBN: 978-84-613-9386-2. (pp. 3375 – 3379).

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. 49-54). Cambridge, MA: Hogrefe & Huber.

Kappes, B. (2007) Cognition and Emotion. In O. J. Z. Sahler & J. E. Carr (Eds.). The Behavioral Sciences and Health Care (2nd ed., pp. 73-78). Cambridge, MA: Hogrefe & Huber.

Kappes, B. (2004) An Expert Speaks. In Lynn Freeman (Author) Complementary &  Alternative Medicine, 2nd Ed. (pp. 230-232). Mosby, Inc.

Kappes, B. (2003). Cognition, emotion, and stress. In O.J.Z Sahler, & J.E. Carr (Eds.).The Behavioral Sciences and Health Care (pp. 55-61). Cambridge. MA: Hogrefe & Huber.

Kappes, B. (2003).  Sensation. In O.J.Z Sahler, & J.E. Carr (Eds.). The Behavioral Sciences and Health Care (pp.43-46). Cambridge, MA: Hogrefe & Huber.

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 (pp. 328-337). Dubuque, IA: Kendal/Hunt Pub. Co.

Dowler, E., Kappes, B., Fenaughty, F. & Pemberton, G. (2001). Effects of Neutral Posture on Muscle Tension During Computer Use. International Journal of Occupational Safety & Ergonomics, 7, 61-78.

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. Journal of Alaska Medicine, 131-140.

Mills, W.J., O'Malley, J. & Kappes, B. (1993). Cold and Freezing: A historical chronology of laboratory investigation and clinical experience. Journal of Alaska Medicine, 89-116.

Lillibridge, C.B. & Kappes, B. (1993). Quantitative observations of hymen openings in normal and sexually abused girls. Journal of Alaska Medicine, 160-167.

Kappes, B., Michaud, J. & Theno, S. (1991). Cognitive and physiological feedback on cold pain tolerance. Circumpolar Health, 539-541.

Schultz, V., Theno, S., Kappes, B. & Morse, C. (1991). Socioeconomic and environmental characteristics of women of domestic violence in Alaska. Circumpolar Health, 590-595.

Kappes, B. & Mills, W.J. (1988). Personality profiles of frostbite patients in Alaska 1980-86. Arctic Medical Research, 243-245.

Kappes, B., Lotze, N., & Dean, G. (1988). Infrared hand temperature measurements during the 1987 Iditaski cross-country ski race. Arctic medical Research, 257- 260.

Kappes, B. & Thompson, D.L. (1985). Biofeedback versus video games: Effects of impulsivity, locus of control and self-concept with incarcerated juveniles. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 698-706.

Kappes, B. & Mills, W.J. (1985). Thermal biofeedback training for frostbite patients. Circumpolar Health 84, University of Washington Press, 83-84.

Kappes, B. & Chapman, S.J. (1984). The effects of indoor versus outdoor thermal biofeedback training in cold weather sports. Journal of Sports Psychology, 3, 211-221.

Kappes, B. (1983). The sequence effects of relaxation training, temperature and EMG biofeedback, on anxiety, symptom relief and self-concept. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 39, 203-208.

Kappes, B. & Mills, W.J. (1982). Thermal biofeedback in the treatment of frostbite and cold injuries: A preliminary report. American Journal of Clinical Biofeedback, 5, 88.

Kappes, B. & Morris, R.C. (1982). Thermal baseline patterns of psychiatric patients and staff. American Journal of Clinical Biofeedback, 5, 43-49.

Kappes, B. (1980). Concurrent validity of the personal attribute inventory as a self- concept scale. Perception and Motor Skill, 752-754.

Parish, T.S., Rosenblatt, R.R., & Kappes, B. (1980). The relationship between human values and moral judgment. Psychology: Journal of Human Behavior, 16, 1-5.

Parish, T.S. & Kappes, B. (1980). Impact of father loss on the family. Social Behavior and Personality, 8, 107-112.

Kappes, B. & Parish, T.S. (1979). The personal attribute inventory: A measure of self- concepts and personality profiles. Educational and Psychological Measurement, 39, 955-958.

Green, S., Kappes, B., & Parish, T.S. (1979). Attitudes of educators toward handicapped and non-handicapped children. Psychological Reports, 44, 829-830.

Parish, T.S., Dyck, N. & Kappes, B. (1979). Stereotypes concerning normal and handicapped children. Journal of Psychology, 63-70.

Parish, T.S. & Kappes, B. (1979). Affective implications of seeking psychological counseling. Journal of Counseling Psychology,164-65.

Kappes, B. & Michaud, J. (1978). Contingent and non-contingent EMG feedback and hand temperature in relation to anxiety of locus of control. Journal of Biofeedback and Self-Regulation, 51-60.

Kunce, J.T. & Kappes, B. (1976). The vocational preference inventory scores and environmental preference. Journal of Vocational Behavior, 9, 363-366.

eWORKBOOKS, eLECTURES/ Thumb Drives/DVD/CHAPTERS

Kappes, B. (2015) Abnormal Psychology eLectures. Pearson Publishing.

Kappes, B. (2015) Abnormal Psychology eWorkbook. Pearson Publishing.

Kappes, B. (2015) General Psychology eWorkbook. Pearson Publishing.

Kappes, B. (2015) General Psychology eLectures. Pearson Publishing.

Kappes, B. (2015) Forensic Psychology eWorkbook. Pearson Publishing.

Kappes, B. (2015) Forensic Psychology eLectures. Pearson Publishing.

Kappes, B. (2015) Stress Management eWorkbook. McGraw-Hill Publishing.

Kappes, B. (2015) Stress Management eLectures. McGraw-Hill Publishing.

Kappes, B. (02-07). Psychological Reactions to Catastrophic Events Workbook/Syllabus.

Kappes, B. & Lamar, R. (93-07). WWAMI Medical Systems of Human Behavior Workbook/Syllabus, University of Alaska, Anchorage, Alaska.

Kappes, B. & Lamar, R. (93-07). Health Psychology Workbook/Syllabus, University of Alaska, Anchorage, Alaska.

Kappes, B. & Lamar, R. (2008). Stress Management. Mason, Ohio: Cengage. ISBN1-4266-3516-8.

Kappes, B., & Perian, O. V. (2008) Forensic Psychology Workbook. Monterey, CA: Thomson/Wadsworth. ISBN 0-759-36479-6.

Kappes, B. & Lamar, R. (2008). Abnormal Psychology Workbook. Mason, Ohio: Cengage. ISBN 1-4266-3516-8.

Kappes, B. & Lamar, R. (2008). General Psychology Workbook. Monterey, CA: Thomson/Wadsworth. ISBN 0-759-38500-1.

Kappes, B. (1990). Biofeedback Therapy - Applied Psychophysiology. Current Issues in Behavioral Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Behavioral Science Course. p 62-65.

Kappes, B. & Schultz, V. (1990). Domestic Violence. Current Issues in Behavioral Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Behavioral Science Course. p 52-55.

Kappes, B. (1990). Sexual Abuse. Current Issues in Behavioral Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Behavioral Science Course. p 49-51.

Kappes, B. (1990). The Professional Physician. Current Issues in Behavioral Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Behavioral Science Course. p 7-10.

NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL PRESENTATIONS, SYMPOSIUMS, PANELS AND SEMINARS

Kappes, B., & Arnatt, M. (2015, May). American Death-Qualified Jurors' Verdicts on Insanity. Ninth Annual International Conference on Psychology. Athens, Greece.

Kappes, B. & Arnatt, M. & Silverbook, A. (2015, March). Justice or Revenge: The Insanity-Qualified Jury. American Psychology-Law Society Annual Conference, American Psychological Association (Division 41). San Diego, California.

Kappes, B & Cao, M. (2014, July) Enhancing Evidence-Based eLearning Performance by Teaching eFolio Thinking Competencies. Twelfth International ePortfolio and Identity Conference. University of Greenwich, London, England. 

Kappes, B., Silverbook, A., Batin, E, & Mejia-Aguilar, H. (2014, March) Identifying Insanity-Qualified Jurors. 30th Annual Symposium in Forensic Psychology. American College of Forensic Psychology. San Diego, California.

Kappes, B. & Cao, M. (2013, July) eFolio Thinking Protocols as Predictors of eLearning Objectives. Fourth Annual Association for Authentic, Experiential and Evidence-Based Learning: ePortfolio Field Coming of Age: Knowledge Research and Practice. Boston, Massachusetts.

Kappes, B. & Quimby, T. B. (2013, July) University-Wide Multi-Program Outcomes Focused ePortfolio Pilot Project. Fourth Annual Association for Authentic, Experiential and Evidence-Based Learning: ePortfolio Field Coming of Age: Knowledge Research and Practice. Boston, Massachusetts.

Kappes, B. & Cao, M. (2013, April) eFolio Thinking Effects on eLearning Grades: Reflection or Critical Thinking. Sixth Annual International Symposium: Emerging Technologies for Online Learning. Las Vegas, Nevada.

Kappes, B. & Cao, M. (2013, March) eFolio Thinking in eLearning Psychology: Process and Product. Seventh International Technology, Education and Development Conference. Valencia, Spain.

Kappes, B. (2012, July) Benefits of eFolio Thinking Across Several University eLearning Psychology Courses. Tenth International ePortfolio and Identity Conference. London, England. 

Kappes, B. (2012, June) eFolio Thinking in eLearning Environments. Online Teaching Conference. San Jose, California. June 13-15, 2012. YouTube (2075)+ Views.

Kappes, B. (2012, May) Clinical and Research Applications of Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. Academy of Psychology and Behavior at Tianjin Normal University, Tianjin, China.

Kappes, B. (2012, May) Biofeedback Demonstration and Training Workshop. Academy of Psychology and Behavior at Tianjin Normal University. Tianjin, China. 

Kappes, B. (2011, July) Designing eLearning Environments Conducive to ePortfolio Identity Skill Development. Ninth International ePortfolio and Identity Conference. London, England.

Kappes, B. (2011, April) Forensic Psychology in the Court: Expert Witness for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. KEYNOTE: Behavioral Science Conference of the North. Anchorage, Alaska.

Kappes, B. (2011, March) Biofeedback Training: An Interactive Tripartite Learning Process. 42st Annual Scientific Meeting of Association of the Psychophysiology and Biofeedback Paths to Resiliency, New Orleans, Louisiana.

Kappes, B. (2010, July) e-Learning strategies for facilitating a community of inquiry. International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies, EDULEARN2010, Barcelona, Spain.

Kappes, B. (2010, April) Learning models and methods for effective biofeedback training. 14th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Biofeedback Foundations of Europe, Rome, Italy.

Kappes, B. (2010, March) Learning Fundamentals for Biofeedback Training. 41st Annual Meeting of Association of Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, San Diego, California.

Kappes, B. (2009, December) Biofeedback:  Clinical Applications for Stress & Health. Presented for the Research Team on Stress-Gut Interactions, Institute des Neuroscience Grenoble – Research Centre INSERM, Cedex Grenoble, France.

Kappes, B. (2009, April). Biofeedback Training: Goals and Procedures for Successful Learning. Short Course: 40th Annual Meeting of Association of Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, Albuqerque, New Mexico.

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

Kappes, B. (2008, May) Biofeedback Therapy: Training or Treatment. 39th Annual Meeting of Association of Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, Daytona Beach, Florida.

Kappes, B. (2008, April) Applications in Biofeedback Therapy and Applied Psychophysiology. Psychology Colloquium, Department of Psychology, American University of Paris, Paris, France.

Kappes, B. (2008, February) Identifying Strategic Training Techniques in Biofeedback Therapy & Applied Psychophysiology. Presentation at 12th Annual Meeting of the Biofeedback Foundations of Europe, Salzburg, Austria.

Kappes, B. (2008, February) Skills before Pills: Learner-Centered eLearning in Stress Management Training. Presentation 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. Faculty, Student and Public Presentation at A. W. Mellon Lecture Series, American University of Paris, Paris, France.

Mechuca, L.P., Boeckman, R.J., & Kappes, B. (2007, May). Development and Validation of a Measure of Parental Alienation Syndrome. 87th Annual convention of the Western Psychological Association, Vancouver, B.C. Canada.

Kappes, B., Collura, T. F., & Sherman, R. (2007, February). Biofeedback Wisdom for Neurofeedback Therapy: Clinical and Research Issues. International Meeting of the Association of Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, Monterey, California.

Kappes, B. (2006, April). What Neurofeedback (EEG) Can Learn from General Biofeedback. International Meeting of the Association of Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, Portland, Oregon.

Kappes, B. (2005, March). Thermal Biofeedback Applications: Clinical and Research Issues. Workshop presented at the 36th Meeting of Association of Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, Austin, Texas.

Kappes, B. (2004, July). Biofeedback Therapy: A Sequential Spectrum of Learning Processes. American Psychological Association Meeting, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Kappes, B. (2004, April). Thermal Biofeedback Applications: Clinical and Research Issues. Workshop presented at the International Meeting of Association of Applied Psychology and Biofeedback, Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Kappes, B. (2003). Psychological and Psychophysiological Assessment of Catastrophic Injuries: Clinical & Forensic Issues. 34th Annual Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, Jacksonville, Florida.

Kappes, B. (2001). Challenges to Assessing Post-traumatic Stress Disorder: Clinical & Forensic Issues. 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. 5th Annual Meeting Biofeedback Foundation of Europe, Prien am Chiemsee, Germany.

Kappes, B. (2001). Biofeedback Training: A Developmental Skill Acquisition Process. 5th Annual Meeting Biofeedback Foundation of Europe, Prien am Chiemsee, Germany.

Kappes, B., Schneider, K & Alonso, A. (2000). Biofeedback: An Applied Psychophysiological Learning Hierarchy.  32nd Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, Denver, Colorado.

Kappes, B. (1998). Flintstones to Jetsons: Technology in Teaching Psychology. 20th Annual National Institute on the Teaching of Psychology, St. Petersburg Beach, Florida.

Kappes, B. (1998). Adapting Lectures to Multimedia Techniques in Classroom and Distance Delivery. 9th International Conference on College Teaching and Learning, Jacksonville, Florida.

Kappes, B. (1997). Applications of Biofeedback Therapy in Applied Psychophysiology. Psychology Colloquium, Department of Psychology, University of Hawaii,Honolulu, Hawaii.

Kappes, B. (1996). Biofeedback Training in Psychophysiological Self-Regulation. Department of Safety Science, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.

Kappes, B. & Dowler, E. (1996 ). Postural Effects on EMG and Work Performance. Fourth International Conference on Biobehavioral Self-Regulation and Health, Sydney, Australia

Kappes, B. (1996). Biofeedback Self-Regulation: Is it Classical, Operant, Cognitive or Social Learning Theory. Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Kappes, B. & Mills, W. J. (1993). Psychological and Psychophysiological Factors in Prevention and Treatment of Cold Injuries. Third International Conference on Biobehavioral Self Regulation and Health, Tokyo, Japan.

Kappes, B. (1993). Doctor-Patient Communication Training. Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, Los Angeles, California.

Kappes, B. (1992). Clinical Biofeedback Research & Application :A Joint Venture Siberian Branch USSR Academy of Medical Sciences, Novosibirsk, Russia.

Kappes, B. (1992). Personality and Success Mountaineering Mt. McKinley. Congress Scientifque International: Sport and Montagne, Winter Games, Grenoble, France.

Kappes, B. (1992). The Politics of Biofeedback Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Kappes, B. (1992). Biofeedback Treatment of Raynaud's, Frostbite and Cold Injuries. Citation Award from International Scientific Congress - Physiology of Mountain Sports, Chamoix, France.

Kappes, B. (1991). Legislative and Funding Lobbying skills -- Applied Psychophysiologists, Biofeedback Practitioners, and Their "Publics", Part I. Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, Dallas, Texas.

Kappes, B. & Sedlacek, K. (1991). Biofeedback Treatment of Raynaud's disease. Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, Dallas, Texas.

Kappes, B. (1991). Professional Psychology in the 1990's: Health Psychology. Distinguished Practitioner Colloquium Series, Department of Psychology, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Kappes, B. (1991). Wellness in the Workplace: Stress Management for the'90's. Presented at the Pacific Rim Conference, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Niedle, J. & Kappes, B. (1991). Effects of Self-Efficacy and Outcome Expectancy on Competitive Performance. Presented at the Western Psychological Association, San Francisco, California.

Kappes, B. & Michaud, J. (1990). Personality Attributes Specific to Successful Mountaineering on Mt. McKinley. Arctic Science Conference, Anchorage, Alaska.

Schultz, V. & Theno, S. & Kappes, B. & Morse, C. (1990).Socioeconomic and environmental characteristics of women of domestic violence in Alaska. Presented at the International Congress on Circumpolar Health, Whitehorse, Yukon.

Kappes, B. & Michaud, J. & Theno, S. (1990). Effects of cognitive and physiological feedback on cold pain tolerance. International Congress on Circumpolar Health, Whitehorse, Yukon.

Williams, G. & Kleinke, C & Kappes, B. (1990). Effects of status and touch on physiological responses during conversation. Western Psychological Association, Los Angeles, California.

Kappes, B. (1990). Legislative leadership training. Presented at the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, Washington, D.C.

Kappes, B. & Plourde, S. (1989). Practice Issues: Survey of Alaska Psychologists. Practice directorate state leadership conference, Presented at the American Psychological Association, Washington, D.C.

Sedlacek, K. & Kappes, B. (1989). Biofeedback treatment of Raynaud's Disease. Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, San Diego, California.

Schultz, V., & Kappes, B. (1988). The effects of educational films on influencing perceptions of the elderly. American Society of Aging, San Diego, CA.

Kappes, B., Lotze, N., & Dean, G. (1987). Infrared hand temperature measurements during the 1986 330 K Iditaski cross country race. Biofeedback Society of America, Boston, Massachusetts.

Carneggie, D., & Kappes, B., (1987). Effects of AIDS information on male and female attitudes towards individuals with AIDS. Rocky Mountain Psychological Association, Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Kappes, B., Dean G., Plourde, S., & Meyers, C., (1987). Effects of video, script or therapist biofeedback instruction on self-efficacy, knowledge, and physiological responses. First International Conference on Biobehavioral Self-Regulation and Health, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Kappes, B., & Mills, W.J., (1987). Personality profiles of frostbite patients in Alaska 1980-86. International Congress on Circumpolar Health, Umea, Sweden.

Kappes, B., Lotze, N., & Dean, G., (1987). Infrared hand temperature measurements  during the 1987 Iditaski cross-country ski race. International Congress on Circumpolar Health, Umea, Sweden.

Kappes, B., Chapman, S.J., & Sullivan, W. (1986). Thermal biofeedback training in cold environments: Effects on pain and dexterity. Citation Award by Biofeedback Society of America, San Francisco, California.

Kappes, B. (1986). Issues in self-regulation and learning: Variability of self-regulation criteria in biofeedback. Biofeedback Society of America, San Francisco, California.

Kappes, B. (1986). Thermal biofeedback indications and innovations: Clinical versus experimental results in thermal biofeedback. Presented at the Biofeedback Society of America, San Francisco, California.

Kappes, B. (1985). Health psychology versus behavioral medicine. Alaska Psychological Association, Anchorage, Alaska.

Kappes, B. (1985). Thermal biofeedback: Is it really that simple? Biofeedback Society of America, New Orleans, Louisiana.

Kappes, B. (1985). Biofeedback vs. Video Games: Effects on impulsivity, locus of control and self-concept with incarcerated juveniles. Biofeedback Society of America, New Orleans, Louisiana.

Kappes, B. & Mills, W.J. (1984). Thermal biofeedback training for frostbite. Sixth International Circumpolar Health Conference, Anchorage, Alaska.

Kappes, B. & Chapman, S.J. (1983). Effects of indoor vs. outdoor thermal biofeedback training on digital skin temperature. Biofeedback Society of America, Denver, Colorado.

Kappes, B. & Mills, W.J. (1983). Thermal biofeedback training with frostbite patients. Biofeedback Society of America, Denver, Colorado.

Kappes, B. (1981). Artifacts in thermal biofeedback. American Association of Biofeedback Clinicians, Kansas City, Missouri.

Kappes, B. & Mills, W.J. (1981). Thermal biofeedback in the treatment of frostbite and cold injuries: A preliminary report. American Association of Biofeedback Clinicians, Kansas City, Missouri.

Kappes, B. & Morris, R.C. (1981). The sequence effects of relaxation training, EMG and temperature biofeedback on anxiety, symptom report and self-concept. Biofeedback Society of America, Louisville, Kentucky.

Kappes, B. & Morris, R. C. (1981). Thermal baseline patterns of psychiatric patients and staff. Biofeedback Society of America, Louisville, Kentucky.

Kappes, B. & Gilbert, F. C. (1981). An indicator of negative self-concept, anxiety and symptom self-report. Presented at the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association, Denver, Colorado.

Kappes, B. & Krauskopf, C.J. (1980). Male and female hand temperature norms in resting state. Biofeedback Society of Alaska, Anchorage, Alaska.

Kappes, B., & Parish, T.S. (1979). The personal attribute inventory: a measure of self-concept and personality profiles. Midwest Conference selected Issues and Topics in Marriage and Family Therapy, Manhattan, Kansas.

Parish, T.S., Taylor, J. & Kappes, B. ( 1979). The impact of divorce and subsequent father absence on children's self concepts. American Educational Research Association, San Francisco, California.

Parish, T.S., Copeland, T., & Kappes, B. (1979). Father loss and moral development: A preliminary report. Southwestern Psychological Association, San Antonio, Texas.

Kappes, B., Green, G., & Parish, T. (1979). Attitudes of educators toward handicapped and non-handicapped children. Southwestern Psychological Association, San Antonio, Texas.

Parish, T.S., Eads, G., & Kappes, B. (1978). Impact of father loss on the family. Rocky Mountain Psychological Association, Denver, Colorado.

Parish, T.S., & Kappes, B. (1978). The affective implications of seeking psychological counseling.  Rocky Mountain Psychological Association, Denver, Colorado.

Eads, G., Parish, T.S., Arheart, K. & Kappes, B. (1978). Development of the personal attribute inventory as a generalized measure of interpersonal and intrapersonal affect. Rocky Mountain Psychological Association, Denver, Colorado.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS: ALASKA

ABPE (Alaska State Board of Psychologists and Psychological Associate Examiners)

Governor Appointment 93-96; Elected Chair 3 Consecutive years

AKPA (Alaska Psychological Association)

Executive Director 85-91

ACSH (Alaska Council on Smoking or Health)

Board Member, Past Vice President 83-87

ALPH (Alaska Public Health Association)

Executive Director 85-90

BSAK (Biofeedback Society of Alaska)

Founder and Past President, Executive Board 82-current, Legislative Representative

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS: NATIONAL

ABMP (American Board of Medical Psychotherapists)

Founding Board Member 85 - Current, American Psychological Association 73-00

AAPB (Association of Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback)

President (07- 08) International Division, AAPB Board Member 85-86, Chair, Council of State Societies 85-86, State Representative 82-current, Program Committee 86, Legislative Committee 90-93

BCIA (Biofeedback Certification Institute of America)

Board Member 86-89, EEG committee 03-06, Board Member 06-08, Chair- International 06-08, Chair - EEG Accreditation 06-08

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS: INTERNATIONAL

ISCH (International Society for Circumpolar Health

ICP (International Council of Psychologists)

ISTSS (International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies)

EDITORIAL BOARDS AND REVIEW RESPONSIBILITIES

2001-2004
International Journal of Stress Management

1986-2000
International Journal of Medical Psychotherapy

1986-1991
Alaska Psychological Association, Newsletter

1980-87
Journal of Biofeedback and Self-Regulation

1986-2000
Medical Psychotherapist, Newsletter

2003-2006
Biofeedback Certification Institute of America

UNIVERSITY COMMITTEES

03-04
ANPsych Faculty Steering Committee

03-04
Ph. D. Clinical Training Committee

01- Current
United Academics, LMC/Distance Learning & Technology Union Representative

92- Current
Academic Computing & Technology
(Chair 97-00 & Co-Chair 01-03)

92- Current
University Faculty Senate – Senator

97- Current
Psychology Department Web Leader

97-99
Teaching Excellence Committee (Co-Chair)

97-99
Teaching Excellence Web Manager

96-97
University Teaching Excellence Committee

92-96
University Wide Promotion and Tenure Review (Chair, 96)

90-96
Psychology Department Graduate Clinical Committee

89-91 & 03-13
Promotion and Tenure Social Science Peer Review (Chair, 90, 05-06)

87-88
Department of Psychology, Licensure Committee

86-88
Admissions and Standards Committee (Chair, 89)

86-89
Institutional Review Board (IRB) (Chair, 87, 88, 89)

82-83
Teacher Evaluation Committee (Chair)

82-83
Research Travel Committee (Chair, 82, 83)

96-97
University Computer Advisory Committee

96-97
Distance Education Advisory Committee

95- Current
Psychology Department Undergraduate Committee

94-95
Distance Education Director Search Committee

93-96
University of Alaska Learning Cooperative (UA Pres. Appt.)

82-83
Prison Education Committee

82-83
Fine Arts Building Committee

81-83
Tanaina Faculty Advisory Board

80-84
Computer Science Committee (Chair, 80)

80-85
Human Subjects Review Board (Chair, 83)

80-83
Tanaina Child Center Board (President, 83)

04-06  08-09
Peer Review Committee

UNIVERSITY COURSES:
TEACHING EXPERIENCE

General Psychology   
Developmental Psychology   
Educational Psychology        
Career Counseling      
Health Psychology     
Abnormal Psychology
Physiological Psychology      
Stress Management    
Experimental Psychology      
Behavioral Medicine  
Clinical Psychology   
Advanced Human Development       
Telecourse (General, Stress, Abnormal)
Web (General, Stress, Abnormal, Health, Forensic, Trauma)
Statistics
Research Methods
Research in Sport Psychology
Psychological Assessment  
Teaching Practicum
Biofeedback Practicum 
Advanced Psychotherapy Skills
Counseling Practicum
Legal Issues in Psychological Injuries
Psychotherapy in Private Practice
Medical Behavioral Science
Live Net & Distance Education
Psychological Trauma
Forensic Psychology
Applied Psychophysiology Mind/Body

BOOK REVIEWS

William J Ray (2014) Abnormal Psychology: Neuroscience Perspectives for Understanding Psychopathological Behavior and Experience. Book Review for SAGE Publishing.

Emerging Technologies conference proposals. (2012). Reviewed for Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online Teaching (MERLOT).

Psychology in the fast lane concept review. (2010) Reviewed for The Grandview Group.

Coon, D., & Mitterer, J. O., (2007). Introduction to Psychology: Gateways to mind & behavior, eleventh edition. Reviewed for Thomson/Wadsworth.

Bruno, F. J., (1989). Adjustment and personal growth, second edition. Reviewed for John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Meichenbaum, D. & Turk, D. C., (1987). Facilitating treatment adherence: A practitioner’s guidebook. Reviewed for Medical Psychotherapist, Vol. 5, 1, 1989.

Huffman, Vernay, & Williams., (1987). Psychology in action. Reviewed for John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

REFERENCES

Dennis Valenzeno, Ph. D.
Director – WAMI
Biomedical Program
University of Alaska
Anchorage, Alaska 99508

John Carlson, Ph. D.
Professor of Psychology
Department of Psychology
University of Hawaii
Honolulu, Hawaii 96822

Anne Morris, M. D.
Director, Sleep Center
Providence Hospital
Anchorage, Alaska 99508

Edward L. Walker, M. D.
Professor of Psychiatry
University of Washington
School of Medicine
Seattle, Washington 98105

Gary Eschbacher, Atty.
Law Offices & Associates
718 Barrow Street
Anchorage, Alaska 99501