Pathways to Illness, Pathways to Health

Angele McGrady received her B.S. from Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia, her Masters in Physiology from Michigan State University, and her Ph.D. in Biology from the University of Toledo. Later she returned to complete a Masters in Guidance and Counseling. She is a licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and is certified by the Biofeedback Certification Institute of America. Currently Dr. McGrady is a professor and Director of Medical Education in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Toledo. Dr. McGrady’s professional activities include: Past President of the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback and Associate Editor of the international (Springer) journal Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. Dr. McGrady lectures locally and nationally on topics related to stress and chronic illness, and biofeedback. In 1997, she was honored with the Dean’s Award for Teaching Excellence. Recently, she developed a wellness series for first year medical students. The project is funded by the David and Lura Lovell Foundation and is now in its second year. Her curriculum vita lists 55 publications and eleven book chapters. She has co-edited one book, Handbook of Mind-Body Medicine for Primary Care (Sage, 2003). In March 2000, Dr. McGrady received the Distinguished Scientist Award from the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback.Donald Moss, Ph.D. is the Director of Integrative Health Studies at Saybrook Graduate School in San Francisco, and is a partner in the Psychological Services Center in Grand Haven Michigan. He is Editor of the Biofeedback Magazine, Associate Editor for the journal Applied Psychohysiology and Biofeedback and consulting Editor for the Journal of Neurotherapy, Psychophysiology Today and the Journal of Phenomenological Psychology. Dr. Moss has over 50 publications in the fields of psychophysiology, biofeedback and mind-body therapies,including an edited book (Handbook of Mind Body Medicine for Primary Care, Sage, 2003). He has given lectures and workshops on these topics throughout the world, including recent presentations at the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, the International Association for Cognitive Psychotherapy, the National Autonomous University of Mexico, and the Biofeedback Foundation of Europe. He is also past president of AAPB.

From the reviews: "Pathways to Illness, Pathways to Health provides a broad overview of the past research on complementary and alternative health techniques for both mental and physical illnesses. ... The organization and outline of the book may provide a starting point for lifestyle coaches and alternative health care practitioners to find evidence for treatments ... ." (Patrick L. Hill and Robin K. Young, PsycCRITIQUES, Vol. 59 (4), January, 2014)

• Part 1: Basic Concepts of Health and Illness.- Introducing the Pathways Model.- Genetic Etiology of Illness.- Psychosocial Etiology of Illness.- Psychophysiological Etiology of Illness.- Assessment in the Pathways Model.- Interventions in the Pathways Model.- Part 2: Applications to Common Illnesses.- Substance Abuse Disorders.- Depression and Anxiety.- Diabetes and Obesity.- Hypertension and Syncope.- Headache and Back Pain.- Fibromyalgia.- Gastrointestinal Disorders.- Sleep Disorders.- Part 3: Personalizing the Path to Health and Wellness.- Simple Pathways to Health and Wellness.- Developing a Wellness Plan.- Seeking Professional Help.