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About this 1-day Workshop

This workshop is for anyone interested in the integration of biofeedback into stress resilience interventions. The focus of this workshop is to teach the clinical research principles underlying Biofeedback Enhanced Stress Resilience Training (BE-SRT) and demonstrate its application within a psychotherapy / psychophysiology integration framework. Biofeedback Enhanced Stress Resilience Training is an evidence-based intervention designed to transform stress into positive energy, positive mood, and positive mental focus. BE-SRT involves 3 phases: First, building resilient self-regulation by learning to regulate our stress response using heart rate variability (HRV) biofeedback; second, building resilient focus by narrowing our focus to what matters most and eliminating unnecessary stress by identifying personal life values and personality strengths; and third developing resilient capacity by building resilient bodies (sleep, activity, diet), resilient minds (positive life narrative), and resilient relationships (interpersonal skills). Integrating principles from empirically validated approaches such as heart rate variability (HRV) biofeedback, Behavioral Activation, Cognitive and Interpersonal Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, BE-SRT provides the most comprehensive intervention for improving stress resilience. Participants will learn the why and the how of BE-SRT and be able to integrate core concepts into stress management practice.