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Dr. Peter M. Litchfield is a renowned expert in psychology with a distinguished career spanning over five decades. He earned his Ph.D. in experimental psychology from the University of Portland in 1972, after obtaining his M.A. in psychology from San Diego State University and his B.A. in psychology from the University of Michigan. His academic journey also includes a one-year sabbatical in behavioral medicine at Medfield Hospital, Massachusetts, under the mentorship of Theodore X. Barber.
Dr. Litchfield’s expertise encompasses behavioral medicine, behavioral physiology, applied psychophysiology, research design, behavioral pharmacology, placebo effects, biological learning and motivation, and physiological monitoring technology. Since 2000, he has concentrated exclusively on respiratory psychophysiology, making significant contributions to the field.
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Currently, Dr. Litchfield serves as the President of the Professional School of Behavioral Health Sciences , where he oversees diploma and certificate programs that integrate physiological and behavioral sciences for innovative healthcare applications.He is also the CEO of Better Physiology, Ltd. , where he has developed the CapnoTrainer, an advanced tool for identifying and correcting dysfunctional breathing habits. In addition, he serves as aneditor for Breathing Science , a digital peer-reviewed journal.
Expert in Behavioral and Respiratory Sciences
His academic career includes a tenure as Assistant and Associate Professor of Psychology at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo , where he taught from 1970 to 1981. Dr. Litchfield has founded and led several institutions, including the Proseminar Institute, the Applied Psychophysiology Institute, and the Behavioral Physiology Institutes, all of which have made significant strides in the fields of psychophysiology and behavioral medicine.
Dr. Litchfield has been a prominent lecturer for over 40 years, sharing his knowledge on behavioral physiology, respiratory psychophysiology, and self-regulation science across North America, Asia, Australia, Europe, and Latin America. His work has reached a diverse audience, including medical schools, corporate groups, and health professionals, making him a leading voice in the intersection of physiology and behavioral science.
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