1-day workshop

Beyond the Basics: Advancing Clinical and Research Practice in HRV Biofeedback

April 13, 2027

Frederic Shaffer, Inna Khazan

English

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Heart rate variability (HRV) biofeedback is a well-established intervention for a wide range of psychophysiological conditions, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and chronic pain, and is increasingly used to enhance both athletic and cognitive performance. While clinicians receive basic training in HRV biofeedback, many are left without clear guidance on how to advance their skills beyond initial assessments and introductory protocols. Similarly, researchers may lack the practical tools needed to effectively implement HRV biofeedback in academic settings.

This hands-on workshop is designed for clinicians and researchers who are ready to deepen their HRV biofeedback practice. Emphasizing practical applications, the workshop will go beyond the foundational elements of HRV measurement and training to explore more advanced strategies and clinical nuance.

This workshop is ideal for those looking to strengthen their applied skills, build confidence in complex clinical scenarios, and refine their use of HRV biofeedback in both therapeutic and academic environments.

Learning Objectives

Participants will:

1. Engage in live demonstrations and skill-based practice in HRV biofeedback techniques, including introducing challenges and stressors, and using HRV in psychotherapy sessions.

2. Explore condition-specific applications, including HRV biofeedback for trauma, chronic pain, and optimal performance.

3. Observe and practice using paced skeletal muscle contractions as a compliment or a substitute for resonance frequency breathing to enhance HRV biofeedback outcomes.

4. Discuss less frequently used, yet important, HRV measurements (such as non-linear measures) and their relevance to clinical work and research.

Instructors

Meet the Workshop Presenters

Photo of Fredric Shaffer, PhD, BCB

Frederic Shaffer

Dr. Fredric Shaffer, PhD, BCB is a biological psychologist and professor of Psychology and former Department Chair at Truman State University, where he has taught since 1975 and has served as Director of Truman’s Center for Applied Psychophysiology since 1977. In 2008, he received the Walker and Dor...

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Photo of Inna Khazan, PhD, BCB, BCB-HRV

Inna Khazan

Inna Khazan, PhD, BCB, is a faculty member at Harvard Medical School, clinical psychologist, and internationally recognized expert in biofeedback, mindfulness, resilience, and performance. She is the founder of the Boston Center for Health Psychology and Biofeedback and Chief Science Officer at Opti...

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