Optimal HRV Webinar Series: Unlock the Power of Healthy Breathing & HRV (April 2025)

Unlock the Power of Healthy Breathing & HRV

Presented by Inna Khazan, PhD, BCB and Matt Bennett

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Thursday, April 17, 2025

Respiration lies at the foundation of human physiological functioning and is the most important thing we do daily. Proper respiratory physiology is essential for healthy autonomic nervous system functioning and optimal biofeedback training. At the same time, misconceptions about breathing are common. They 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 2-hour workshop, we will delve into the intricate physiology and anatomy of healthy breathing, exploring the vital role each structure along the airway plays in maintaining respiratory health. Participants will gain a deep understanding of the mechanics of respiration and the significance of proper breathing techniques. The workshop will also highlight various breathing dysfunctions, such as over-breathing and oral breathing, and their potential impact on health, performance, and HRV biofeedback training. Attendees will learn to identify these dysfunctions and understand their physiological implications.

Moreover, we will demonstrate practical, evidence-based breathing techniques designed to enhance respiratory efficiency and support heart rate variability biofeedback. These techniques will be integrated into biofeedback practices to maximize their effectiveness, offering participants actionable strategies to improve their overall health and well-being.

Full participation in the live delivery of this course offers 2.0 CE credits.

Learning Objectives:

Risks/Utility: 

All interventions discussed in this webinar are empirically supported (see references). Minimal risks, such as feelings of lightheadedness while breathing, exist for HRV-based interventions and will be addressed during the webinar.

Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of mental health professionals. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your profession’s standards.

Location: 

Virtual Event

Flexible Pricing Options:

Level: 

INTRODUCTORY 

Content is designed for psychologists who may have little to no background in a specialized skill or content area. Through this level of programming, the learner can become acquainted with the theoretical underpinnings, principles, methods, and perspectives of a content area. An introductory level program also may serve as the foundation for subsequent intermediate and advanced learning. Introductory level programming may also be related to an emerging area of knowledge or practice. Although this content can be used as a foundation for more advanced learning, an introductory level program may simply focus on breadth, enrichment, or general knowledge. For those psychologists using the modality of biofeedback and interested in efficacy, science, and latest clinical applications. This conference (1) presents research relevant to psychological practice, education, and science; (2) it is our intention to host an offering to help psychologists to keep up with the most current scientific evidence regarding assessment, intervention, and education; and (3) we believe that this program would allow psychologists to increase competencies in order to improve services to patients. This conference is IN NO WAY a substitute for the basic academic education and training needed for entry into the field of psychology.

Target Audience: 

Whether you are a healthcare professional, a wellness coach, or simply interested in the science of the human body, this workshop offers valuable insights that can enhance your knowledge and practice.

Attendees will gain actionable knowledge that can be applied to improve personal health and support others in achieving better health outcomes.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from experts in the field and deepen your understanding of the relationship between healthy breathing and heart rate variability. Join us and take the first step towards mastering the science of HRV.

CE Credits:  

2.0 CE credits for live participation

PRESENTED BY:

Dr. Inna Khazan is the Chief Science Officer with Optimal HRV and a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in biofeedback and mindfulness-based approaches to optimizing health and performance. Inna is a faculty member at Harvard Medical School, where she teaches and supervises trainees. She has over 20 years of clinical experience helping people overcome various personal and professional challenges. Recognized as a pioneer in mindfulness-based biofeedback, Inna is a popular speaker at national and international conferences on biofeedback and mindfulness.

Matt Bennett has a master’s degree in community psychology and executive development (non-profit management) and a master’s in business administration in health care. Matt specializes in the delivery of trauma-informed care, quality improvement, results-based leadership, and Motivational Interviewing. Matt has successfully combined his academic pursuits as a researcher, blogger, and published author with his practical experience in leading non-profit organizations and educational institutions to develop research-based solutions to improve the health of individuals and organizations.

Financial Disclosures:

There is known commercial support for this program.

Our presenters have financial interest to disclose. Dr. Khazan (Chief Science Officer) and Matt Bennett (Partner) are affiliated with Optimal HRV. Optimal HRV produces in-app biofeedback training modules. The presenters may potentially benefit financially from the research findings on in-app biofeedback training modules presented herein. 

This webinar will be presented free of commercial bias.

Continuing Education Statement

Psychologists: The Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback maintains responsibility for the program and its content.

Psychologists (APA) Coverage & Reciprocity:

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

Other Information

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) STATEMENT: ADA accommodations will be made in accordance with the law. If you require ADA accommodation, please indicate what your needs are at the time of registration. We cannot ensure the availability of appropriate accommodations without prior notification. 

GRIEVANCE POLICY: The Association of Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback (AAPB) is fully committed to conducting all activities in strict conformance with the American Psychological Association's Ethical Principles of Psychologists. AAPB will comply with all legal and ethical responsibilities to be non-discriminatory in promotional activities, program content and in the treatment of program participants. The monitoring and assessment of compliance with these standards will be the responsibility of the Education Chair in consultation with the members of the continuing education committee, the AAPB Ethics Chairperson, Continuing Education (CE) Committee Chairperson, Program Planning Committee Chairperson, and/or the Conference Chairperson. While AAPB goes to great lengths to assure fair treatment for all participants and attempts to anticipate problems, there will be occasional issues which come to the attention of the convention staff which require intervention and/or action on the part of the convention staff or an officer of AAPB. This procedural description serves as a guideline for handling such grievances. 1. When a participant, either orally or in written format, files a grievance and expects action on the complaint, the following actions will be taken. If the person toward whom the grievance is directed is also the instructor or a chair of any of the above-mentioned committees, the AAPB Board of Directors will appoint a Board representative to oversee the resolution of any of the participant complaints, in an effort to avoid any and all conflicts of interest. If the grievance concerns a speaker, the content presented by the speaker, or the style of presentation, the individual filing the grievance will be asked to put his/her comments in written format. The CE Chair will then pass on the comments to the speaker, assuring the confidentiality of the grieved individual. 2. If the grievance concerns a workshop offering, its content, level of presentation, or the facilities in which the workshop was offered, the convention chair will mediate and will be the final arbitrator. If the participant requests action, the convention chair will: a) attempt to move the participant to another workshop or b) provide a credit for a subsequent year's workshop or c) provide a partial or full refund of the workshop fee. Actions 2b and 2c will require a written note, documenting the grievance, for record keeping purposes. The note need not be signed by the grieved individual.  3. If the grievance concerns an AAPB CE program, in a specific regard, the CE Chair will attempt to arbitrate.

Contact name(s)*: Leslie Shivers, AAPB Executive Director

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: 800-477-8892 or +1 303-422-8436

Address: PO Box 461797, Aurora, CO 80046-1797

Participants are asked to be aware of the need for privacy and confidentiality throughout the program. If program content becomes stressful, participants are encouraged to process these feelings during discussion periods. If participants have special needs, we will make every attempt to accommodate them in compliance with the ADA. 

Refund/Cancellation Policy: Please Contact OptimalHRV at [email protected] 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.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Those who attend this conference in full and complete the appropriate sign-in and evaluation forms will receive CE credits. Those arriving more than 15 minutes after the start time or leaving before a given conference activity is completed will not receive CE credit.