Donald Moss
Donald
Moss
Adjunct Faculty
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Dean-Emeritus, College of Integrative Medicine and Health Sciences
Campus:
- College of Integrative Medicine and Health Sciences
- Department
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Mind-Body Medicine
- Institution
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Saybrook University
- Office Phone
- 616-403-1571
- Biography
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Donald Moss, Ph.D., BCB, is Dean-Emeritus of the College of Integrative Medicine and Health Sciences, at Saybrook University, Pasadena, CA. There he has built training programs in biofeedback, clinical hypnosis, integrative mental health, integrative/functional nutrition, and integrative social work.
Dr. Moss is currently the education chair and president for the Society of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis (SCEH), ethics chair for the Biofeedback Certification International Alliance, and a board member of Division 30 (hypnosis) of the American Psychological Association. He has served as president of Division 30, president of SCEH, and president of the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback (AAPB). For five years, he has served as co-convener for an international task force on standards and best practices for hypnosis research.
Moss is the Senior Editor for the Encyclopedia of Hypnosis and Suggestion, a virtual publication of the International Society of Hypnosis. He is also an editor for a new Special Hypnosis Collection for the journal Scientific Reports.
He is co-author with Angele McGrady of Pathways through Long-Term Health Conditions: Lifestyle Medicine for your Wellbeing (Pavilion, 2025), Integrative Pathways: Navigating Chronic Illness with a Mind-Body-Spirit Approach (Springer, 2018), and Pathways to Illness, Pathways to Health (Springer, 2013) and co-author with Fredric Shaffer of A Primer of Biofeedback (2022).
He is editor or co-editor of several scholarly books, including The Integration of Psychotherapy and Psychophysiology (Oxford University Press, 2024), Evidenced Based Practice in Biofeedback and Neurofeedback (AAPB, in press), Mindfulness, Compassion, and Biofeedback Practice (AAPB, 2020), Physiological Recording Technology and Applications in Biofeedback and Neurofeedback (AAPB, 2019), and Foundations of Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback (AAPB, 2016), the Handbook of Mind-Body Medicine for Primary Care (Sage, 2003), and Humanistic and Transpersonal Psychology (Greenwood, 1999).
Moss is also the author or co-author of over 80 book chapters and scholarly journal articles on topics in hypnosis, lifestyle medicine, health psychology, psychophysiology, and research best practices. He is also on the Editorial Boards for Scientific Reports, the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Frontiers, the Annals of Palliative Medicine, and Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback.
Moss has provided lectures, workshops, and training programs on psychophysiology, integrative healthcare, and mind-body practices throughout the world, from Mexico to Rome to Nanjing to Cairo.
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- Areas of Expertise
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Area Expertise Clinical Psychology / Mental Health Anxiety Disorders Consciousness & Spirituality Studies Spirituality Health Psychology Health and Wellness Integrative Medicine Biofeedback and Neurofeedback Complementary Therapies Hypnosis Psychophysiology Psychophysiology - Education History
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Degree Institution Year PhD Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA 1984 MA Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA 1974 2 Diplomas University of Vienna Summer School, Strobl, Austria 1972, 1974 BS Georgetown University, Washington, DC 1971 - Professional Memberships
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Role Organization President, Fellow, Education Chair Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis Senior Fellow, Board Member, International Chair, Ethics Chair Biofeedback Certification International Alliance Board Member Hypnosis without Borders Past-President, Fellow, and current Committee Chair Division 30 (Society for Psychological Hypnosis) Past-President Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback Member, Training Consultant in Applied Hypnosis ASCH Delegate to Council International Society of Hypnosis Past Advisory Board International Network of Integrative Mental Health Past-President Midwestern Society for Biofeedback and Behavioral Medicine - Licenses
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Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Michigan - Community Involvement
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Role Organization Past District Governor Rotary District 6290 Past President Rotary Health and Humanitarian Outreach Project, Medical and Humanitarian Projects in Jamaica, Honduras, Dominican Republic Past Board Member Faith in Action International, Aid Projects in Haiti Past Board Member Thirsting to Serve, International Water Projects in Honduras, Dominican Republic, Haiti Ethics Chair, International Certification Chair Biofeedback Certification International Alliance Education Chair Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis Past President and Board Member Division 30, American Psychological Association Council Delegate International Society of Hypnosis - Presentations
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Title Location Date Link Ethical principles and best practices. Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. Virtual 2022, December Three-day workshop. BCIA heart rate variability biofeedback didactic course. Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. Virtual 2022, October Memberships and certification in professional hypnosis. Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis.Basic training in clinical hypnosis Virtual 2022, October Symposium: Report from the Task Force for Establishing Efficacy Standards for Clinical Hypnosis. Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis. Virtual 2022, October Integration of lifestyle changes and clinical hypnosis for traumatic brain injury. Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis. Virtual 2022, October Becoming an integrative healthcare practitioner. Symposium, Integrative Medicine Mental Health Summit. Mensah Medical. Virtual 2022, October The promise of heart rate variability and respiratory training: Advances in knowledge, technique, and applications. Taiwan Society for Biofeedback and Neurofeedback. Taiwan 2022, September BCIA heart rate variability bootcamp. Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. Virtual 2022, August Introduction to clinical hypnosis. Two-day training. Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis. Virtual 2022, April Adding hypnosis to your clinical practice. Three day workshop. Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. Virtual 2022, April Distinguished scientist address: The integration of lifestyle change, self-care, and professional treatment for chronic conditions. Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. Dallas, TX 2022, March Ethical principles and practice standards in biofeedback and neurofeedback. Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. Dallas, TX 2022, March BCIA exam preparation workshop. Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. Dallas, TX 2022, March BCIA heart rate variability biofeedback certificate of completion workshop. Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. Dallas, TX 2022, March Integrative pathways: Navigating chronic illness with a mind-body-spirit approach. Middle Eastern Psychological Association. Kuwait 2022, March Heart rate variability bootcamp: Three-day BCIA exam preparation. Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. Virtual 2022, February BCIA heart rate variability biofeedback didactic course: Three day workshop. Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. Virtual 2021, October Symposium: Report from the Research Task Force on guidelines for the assessment of the efficacy of clinical hypnosis. Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis. Virtual 2021, October Ego strengthening approaches in hypnosis. Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis. Virtual 2021, October Ethical principles and professional conduct. Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis. Virtual 2021, October Membership and certification in SCEH and ASCH. Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis. Virtual 2021, October Pathways to health: The example of living with cardiovascular disorders. Integrative Medicine Mental Health Summit. Mensah Medical. Virtual 2021, October Symposium: Task Force for establishing efficacy standards for hypnosis research. American Psychological Association. Virtual 2021, August BCIA Heart Rate Variability review bootcamp Virtual 2021, August BCIA certification exam review, Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. Virtual 2021, May Integrating hypnosis and biofeedback for pain management and related disorders. Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. Virtual 2021, May Foundations of clinical and applied hypnosis. Two-day virtual training. Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis. Virtual 2021, April Adjunctive therapies for use with clinical hypnosis and psychotherapy. Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis. Virtual 2021, April Integrative pathways: Navigating chronic illness with a mind-body-spirit approach. Collective Soul Symposium, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. Virtual 2021, March Heart rate variability training. BCIA certification workshop. Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. Virtual 2021, February Applying adjunctive techniques in biofeedback and neurofeedback training. Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. Virtual 2021, January Mindfulness, acceptance, and compassion live discussion forum. Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. Virtual 2020, November Professional ethics and practice standards in biofeedback and neurofeedback. Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. Virtual 2020, November Heart rate variability live discussion forum. Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. Virtual 2020, November Ethical principles and practice standards in clinical hypnosis. Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis. Virtual. 2020, October Hypnosis to enhance and augment treatment outcomes. Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis. Virtual. 2020, October Adjunctive therapies for use with clinical hypnosis and psychotherapy. Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis. Virtual 2020, October Crisis and new beginning: Surviving and thriving in a liminal time. Third Interprofessional Conference, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology Virtual. 2020, October Physiological monitoring to enhance clinical hypnosis and psychotherapy. American Psychological Association. Webinar. 2020, August Professional ethics and standards for biofeedback and neurofeedback: Part II. Neurofeedback, clinical anecdotes, and practicing in the pandemic. Biofeedback Certification International Alliance. Webinar. 2020, June Professional ethics and standards for biofeedback and neurofeedback: Part I. Medical ethics, biofeedback, and telehealth. Biofeedback Certification International Alliance. Webinar. 2020, June Adunctive therapies for use with biofeedback and neurofeedback. Thought Technology, Ltd. Webinar. 2020, June Lifestyle support for wellness in the era of COVID-19. Supporting optimal coping with the anxiety and stress of the Covid-19 pandemic. Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis. Webinar 2020, May Hypnosis, mind-body perspectives, and consciousness. New Generations Hypnosis Conference Budapest, Hungary 2019 September Self-care in palliative medicine: The Pathways Model. 2nd International Conference for Palliative Care Prague, Czech Republic 2019, Octobe Evidence-based practice of hypnosis (Moderator and presentation. Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis New Orleans, LA 2019, Octobe The common factors in hypnosis and psychotherapy. Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis. New Orleans, LA 2019, Octobe BCIA Certification workshop in general biofeedback. Biofeedback Federation of Europe Cardiff, Wales Chicago, IL 2019, June Basic skills and concepts in clinical hypnosis. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology Virtual. 2019, April Integrative pathways: Navigating chronic illness with a mind-body-spirit approach. Keynote address to CONSCIENCIA Congress 2019 Puebla, Mexico 2019, March 9 Psychophysiological perspectives on health. Lecture to the faculty and students, Iberoamerican University Mexico City 2019 March Heart rate variability training as an adjunct to health promotion, wellness coaching, and stress management. Functional Medicine Academy. Virtual. 2019, March - Curriculum Vitae
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- Publications
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Book Steffen, Patrick, & Moss, Donald (2024). Integrating psychotherapy and psychophysiology.. : Oxford University Press..
Moss, Donald and McGrady, Angele (2025). Your pathway through chronic illness: Lifestyle medicine for your wellbeing.. London, UK.: Pavilion..
Khazan, Inna, Shaffer, Fredric, Moss, Donald, & Lyle, Randy (Eds). (2023). Evidence-based practice in biofeedback and neurofeedback.. : Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback..
Moss, Donald and Shaffer, Fredrick (2022). A Primer of Biofeedback.. Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois: Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback.
Khazan, Inna, & Moss, Donald (2020). Mindfulness, acceptance, and compassion in biofeedback practice.. Oakbrook Terrace, IL.: Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback..
Moss, D., & Shaffer, F. (2019). Physiological recording technology and applications in biofeedback and neurofeedback.. Oakbrook Terrace, IL.: Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback..
McGrady, Angele & Moss, Donald (2018). Integrative pathways: Navigating chronic illness with a mind-body-spirit approach.. New York, NY: Springer.
Moss, Donald, & Shaffer, Fredric (2016). Foundations of Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback. Wheat Ridge, CO: Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback.
McGrady, Angele, & Moss, Donald (2013). Pathways to Illness, Pathways to Health. New York, NY: Springer.
Moss, Donald, McGrady, Angele, Davies, Terrence, & Wickramasekera, Ian (2003). Handbook of Mind-Body Medicine for Primary Care. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Moss, Donald (1999). Humanistic and transpersonal psychology: An historical and biographical sourcebook.. Westport, CT: Greenwood.
Moss, Donald, and Moss, Nancy (Translators) (1987). O. F. Bollnow, Crisis and new beginning: Contributions to a pedagogical anthropology.. Pittsburgh, PA: Duquesne University Press.
Moss, Donald (Translator) (1982). Man, time, and world: Selected studies in anthropological psychology.. Pittsburgh, PA: Duquesne University Press.
- Professional Skills
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Psychotherapy, General Biofeedback, Clinical Hypnosis, Neurofeedback, EMDR, Stress Management, Meditation
