Trauma, Neurofeedback, and the Ethics of Clinical Enthusiasm with Dedalus Hyde, PhD

How should neurofeedback fit into trauma treatment? Should clinicians focus on processing traumatic memories, improving nervous system regulation, or both? And how do we balance excitement about promising clinical outcomes with our ethical responsibility to present treatments realistically? In this episode, Dr. Saul Rosenthal talks with psychologist Dr. Dedalus Hyde, founder of Pacific Neurofeedback and the Bay Area Trauma Center, as part of our 2026 NRBS Conference interview series. Drawing on more than 40 years of clinical experience, Dedalus discusses how neurofeedback has changed his understanding of trauma, why he believes regulation and psychotherapy often work best together, and how clinicians can remain both enthusiastic and ethically grounded when introducing emerging treatments. We also explore clinical decision-making, the importance of research and mentorship, and where he believes neurofeedback is headed over the next two decades. This interview previews the 2026 Northeast Region Biofeedback Society Annual Conference, held virtually September 26–27. Learn more at nrbs.org. NRBS 2026 Conference before the early-bird deadline and use code **NRBS26INVITE** for an additional 10% discount. Contact us at [healthybrain@nrbs.org](mailto:healthybrain@nrbs.org). Subscribe here or wherever you get your podcasts. Watch the video versions of our podcasts and Subscribe there as well! This podcast is produced by the Northeast Region Biofeedback Society. NRBS is an organization for professionals, students, and everyone interested in neurofeedback, biofeedback, and whole body health. Learn more about Dr. Saul Rosenthal at advancedbehavioral.care. Our theme music is *Catch It* by Coma-Media The *Healthy Brain Happy Body* logo was designed by Alexandra VanDerlyke. Our heartfelt thanks to her and the rest of the team at Collectively Rooted. #Neurofeedback #Biofeedback #Migraine #MentalHealth #BrainHealth #PIRHEG #HEG #PainManagement #EmotionalPain #Seizures #PrefrontalCortex #PsychologyPodcast #ClinicalPsychology #MindBodyConnection #Neuroscience #Therapists #Counselors #BrainBasedTherapy #NRBS #HealthyBrainHealthyBody