Professional associations, training opportunities, scientific resources and further information on biofeedback – for therapists, researchers and interested individuals.
Professional Associations & Organizations
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Biofeedback e.V. (DGBfb) – German Biofeedback Society
The leading professional association for biofeedback in the German-speaking region. Offers continuing education, certifications and a therapist directory for patients. Organizes annual conferences and publishes quality standards.
Österreichische Gesellschaft für Biofeedback und Psychophysiologie (ÖGBfb) – Austrian Biofeedback Society
Professional association for biofeedback in Austria. Organizes continuing education and conferences, promoting scientific exchange in the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland).
Biofeedback Foundation of Europe (BFE)
European umbrella organization for biofeedback. Hosts international congresses and promotes the dissemination of evidence-based biofeedback methods across Europe.
Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback (AAPB)
The largest international professional association for applied psychophysiology and biofeedback (USA). Publishes the journal Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback.
Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA)
The international standard for biofeedback therapist certification. BCIA certification is recognized worldwide as a quality benchmark for professional biofeedback practice.
Training & Continuing Education
Biofeedback training courses are offered in Germany by various institutions:
Akademie für Neurofeedback (Academy for Neurofeedback)
The largest and most established provider of neurofeedback and biofeedback training in Germany. Certified courses with practical components, offered in various cities. Cooperation partner of Mindfield Biosystems Ltd.
DGBfb Curriculum
The German Biofeedback Society (DGBfb) offers a multi-level training curriculum leading to DGBfb certification. Target audience: physicians, psychologists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists.
BCIA Certification
The international BCIA certification requires a comprehensive training program (42–48 hours of didactic instruction + practical hours) and is considered the highest international quality standard.
University Programs
Several German universities offer biofeedback modules within psychology and medical degree programs, including the Universities of Tübingen, Marburg and Würzburg.
Scientific Resources
PubMed – Biofeedback Studies
The world’s largest biomedical database. Over 20,000 publications on biofeedback, searchable by topic, study type and publication year.
Wikipedia: Biofeedback
Comprehensive overview article on biofeedback – fundamentals, methods, areas of application and history.
Recommended Reading
Praxisbuch Biofeedback und Neurofeedback (Clinical Handbook of Biofeedback and Neurofeedback)
The German-language standard reference for biofeedback and neurofeedback in clinical practice. Comprehensive presentation of all modalities with case studies.
→ More book recommendations: Recommended Biofeedback Books
Biofeedback Devices from Mindfield
Professional multi-channel systems for clinical use and mobile eSense sensors for home use.
Further Pages on mindfield.de
- Biofeedback Introduction – What is biofeedback?
- FAQ Biofeedback – Frequently asked questions
- Biofeedback Applications – Areas of application
- Studies Hub – Studies with Mindfield products
- Current Studies 2025/2026 – The latest research
- Selected Biofeedback Studies – Classic studies
- Cooperations – Our partners
- Research Partners – Universities and institutes