Healthy Breathing & Heart Rate Variability

Respiration lies at the foundation of human physiological functioning and is the single most important thing we do in each moment of every day. Proper respiratory physiology is essential for healthy autonomic nervous system functioning as well as for optimal biofeedback training. At the same time, misconceptions about breathing are common and may easily lead to physiological dysfunction that interferes with people’s health and optimal functioning and may reduce the benefits of HRV biofeedback training. In this webinar, we will review the physiology and related anatomy of healthy breathing, diving into the importance of every structure along the airway and its purpose in healthy breathing. We will also discuss several types of breathing dysfunction, including over-breathing and oral breathing. We will discuss ways in which these types of dysfunctions may interfere with health, performance, and HRV biofeedback training. Finally, we will demonstrate healthy breathing techniques that may be integrated with HRV biofeedback for optimal effectiveness.

This course offers 3 hours of continuing education credits through the American Psychological Association.

Licensed Psychologist are covered in all states

The following state boards accept courses from APA providers for Counselors: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, ME, MO, NC, ND, NH, NE, NJ, NM, NV, OK*, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WY

MI: No CE requirements

The following state boards accept courses from APA providers for MFTs: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, MD, ME, MO, NE, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NV, OK*, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WY

The following state boards accept courses from APA providers for Addictions Professionals: AK, AR, CO, CT, DC, DE, GA, IA, IN, KS, LA, MD, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NY (outstate held), OK*, OR, SC, UT, WA, WI, WY*

OK accepts APA credit for live, in-person activities. For all ethics and/or online courses, an application is required.MA / MFTs: Participants can self-submit courses not approved by the MAMFT board for review.

The following state boards accept courses from APA providers for Social Workers: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, ID, IN, KY, ME, MN, MO, NE, NH, NM, OR, PA, VT, WI, WY

Please Contact OptimalHRV at Support@OptimalHRVcom for cancellation. Cancellations received by OptimalHRV at least 2 weeks prior to the event will be refunded minus a $10 processing fee. Cancellations within 2 weeks prior to the event will not be refunded but can be credited for future events. Fees cannot be refunded for registrations cancelled after the presentation begins.