Webinar Summary: Hyperacusis
05-09-24, Hear Me Foundation
Hyperacusis is an often undiscussed and complex hearing problem. In this webinar I have given insight in twenty minutes into the different factors that influence hearing and how you can deal with them. Awareness of these aspects opens up new possibilities for treatment. During the webinar I shared my experiences, such as helping a patient with Hyperacusis, and emphasized how important time and attention are in healthcare. Healthcare is not a product, but a necessity of life.
The PDF of the slides can be viewed here for further exploration.
Tinnitus Symposium: Explaining tinnitus from a scientific psychological perspective
11-10-24, Adelante Hoensbroek
In the Netherlands, an estimated 1 to 2 million people suffer from tinnitus, or ringing in the ears. The sounds vary from chirping crickets to the roaring sea and often have a major impact on daily life. This can cause feelings of panic or helplessness. During this symposium, we focus on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a scientifically proven effective treatment method, and we offer practical tools to deal with tinnitus.
Mini-lecture "Hearing is more than just the ears!"
ZFB members meeting and further training
26-11-24 |
Hearing is more than just the ears! Mr. Dyon Scheijen, clinical physicist, audiologist, ACT trainer and artist. Hearing is so much more than just the function of our ears. It offers us the opportunity to be a listening ear and to be truly heard. This ability seems self-evident to many, but it is anything but. During this session we will dive deeper into the fascinating world of hearing with Dyon Scheijen. We will explore complex phenomena such as tinnitus, hyperacusis, misophonia and even low-frequency noise pollution. The valuable insights we gain can be applied directly in our own practice. Dyon takes us into the wonders of our auditory system where we discover how essential and special it is to be able to hear and be heard.
The Integration of ACT and Hearing
✔ Acceptance: ACT teaches people to accept their painful experiences instead of avoiding them. For people with hearing problems, this means acknowledging their discomfort and emotions without trying to suppress them. This can help reduce the emotional burden of hearing problems.
✔ Cognitive defusion: This technique helps people step back from their thoughts and see them for what they are – just words or mental images – rather than absolute truths. This can help reduce the negative impact of thoughts about hearing problems.
✔ Mindfulness: By being present in the moment, people with hearing problems can learn to focus their attention on the here and now, instead of on the fear of future sounds or the past. Mindfulness can also help reduce the stress and anxiety that often accompany hearing problems.
✔ Values: ACT helps people identify what is truly important to them and align their lives with these values. For people with hearing loss, this may mean making lifestyle changes so that they can still participate in activities they value despite their hearing loss.
✔ Committed Action: ACT encourages people to take actions that bring them closer to their values, despite the presence of difficulties. This can help them live a more fulfilled and meaningful life, despite their hearing problems.
