Trauma & Heart Rate Variability

Heart rate variability (HRV) is one of the most reliable indexes of autonomic function. It is consistently shown to be decreased among those affected by PTSD and other trauma-related disorders (Schneider and Schwerdtfeger, 2020). HRV biofeedback is a powerful tool for reducing trauma-related symptoms, improving resilience and emotion regulation, as well as improving overall health and performance (Lehrer et al., 2020; Reyes, 2014; Tan et al., 2011). In this webinar, attendees will have the opportunity to delve more deeply into the ways in which trauma disrupts autonomic nervous system functioning. We will discuss heart rate variability biofeedback and its role in improving self-regulation and resilience for trauma survivors, as well as ameliorating symptoms of PTSD. Specifically, we will present a practical, step-by-step heart rate variability biofeedback protocol that participants will be able to integrate into their work with trauma survivors.

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.