Improve Sleep and Recovery Using HRV Tracking and Biofeedback Training

Co-sponsored by the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback (AAPB)

Ever feel tired all the time, even after a full night's sleep? Sleep is the foundation of physical and mental recovery, deeply intertwined with Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and overall health. This training provides valuable insights into how sleep and HRV influence our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Discover strategies to optimize your sleep for better health outcomes.

What You'll Learn

This beginner-friendly online training is for healthcare professionals, wellness coaches, therapists, and anyone looking to feel and perform better.

Quality sleep isn't just about the number of hours spent in bed; it depends on the quality of those hours and the consistency of your sleep patterns. You will learn to interpret HRV data to assess sleep quality, recovery, and overall resilience.

We'll cover best practices for sleep hygiene, including creating a sleep-friendly environment, establishing consistent sleep routines, and minimizing disruptions like blue light exposure and caffeine intake. This training will also address common sleep difficulties, including insomnia, restless sleep, and circadian rhythm disruptions, offering practical guidance for overcoming these challenges. Additionally, we'll discuss the potential benefits and drawbacks of using sleep aids and medications, helping you make informed decisions about your sleep health.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Explain the physiological mechanisms of sleep stages and their impact on physical and cognitive recovery.

• Analyze heart rate variability (HRV) data to interpret individual sleep quality and overall health status accurately.

• Implement at least three evidence-based strategies for optimizing sleep hygiene and reducing stress.

• Demonstrate the application of HRV biofeedback techniques to improve physiological recovery and enhance resilience.

Meet Your Expert Presenters

Jay T. Wiles, PsyD, BCB

Dr. Jay Wiles is an internationally recognized speaker, scientist, clinician, and leading authority on stress physiology, human performance, and health optimization. As a clinical health and performance psychologist, he specializes in heart rate variability (HRV) biofeedback, psychophysiology, and nervous system resilience, helping individuals master their mental and physiological states to achieve peak performance.

Dr. Wiles is board-certified in HRV and peripheral biofeedback and serves as a trusted consultant to elite athletes, executives, military personnel, and high performers. His expertise in leveraging biofeedback, behavioral interventions, and psychophysiological strategies has made him a sought-after resource for those looking to enhance focus, stress resilience, recovery, and overall performance. Learn more about his work at Thrive Wellness.

Matt Bennett, MBA, MA

Matt Bennett is a co-founder of Optimal HRV. His passion for HRV and human performance is captured in his books, including Heart Rate Variability: The Future of Trauma-Informed Care, The Heart(beat) of Business, and his popular Heart Rate Variability Podcast. Matt combines his master’s degrees in psychology and business administration with his practical experience as a therapist and leader to develop research-based solutions and training to improve the health of individuals, staff, organizations, and systems.

Why You Should Join Us!

This training provides practical insights grounded in science. Attendees will gain actionable strategies for utilizing HRV data to improve their understanding of sleep and overall health, decrease stress, and boost physical and mental recovery. Participants can also earn 2 CE credit hours.

Date: July 17th, 2025

Time:

• 1 pm to 3 pm Eastern

• 12 pm to 2 pm Central

• 11 am to 1 pm Mountain

• 10 am to 12 pm Pacific

Format: Live virtual session (Recording available for those unable to attend live).

Flexible Pricing Options

• $100 – Registration with Continuing Education Credit (must attend the live session to qualify for CE credits; CE credits are unavailable for watching the recording).

• $75 – Registration without CE credit (Live or Recorded).

• $50 – Student Registration (Live or Recorded).

  
  

Note for registration:

• If you require Continuing Education Credits, please provide your degree, state, and license number during registration.

• Can't make it live? No problem! Indicate your preference for the recording during registration to ensure access to the workshop materials.

Register today to unlock the full potential of HRV for better health outcomes!

AAPB and Continuing Education Details

Program Information

Level: INTRODUCTORY

Content is designed for psychologists who may have little to no background in a specialized skill or content area. Through this 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, or it may simply focus on breadth, enrichment, or general knowledge. For psychologists using the modality of biofeedback and interested in efficacy, science, and the latest clinical applications, this conference:

1. Presents research relevant to psychological practice, education, and science.

2. Helps psychologists keep up with the most current scientific evidence regarding assessment, intervention, and education.

3. Allows psychologists to increase competencies to improve services to patients.

Note: 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 someone 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.

Continuing Education Credits

CE Credits: 2 CE credits for the remainder of the series total live participation.

• 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.

• Note: We cannot offer CE Credits for those purchasing the recording.

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 has no CE requirements.

• 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. MA / MFTs: Participants can self-submit courses not approved by the MAMFT board for review.

• 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.

• Social Workers: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, ID, IN, KY, ME, MN, MO, NE, NH, NM, OR, PA, VT, WI, WY.

*OK accepts APA credit for live, in-person activities. For all ethics and/or online courses, an application is required.

Important Disclosures & Policies

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

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

Financial Disclosures: There is known commercial support for this program. Our presenters have financial interests to disclose. Dr. Jay Wiles (Contractor) and Mr. 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.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) STATEMENT: ADA accommodations will be made in accordance with the law. If you require ADA accommodation, please indicate your needs 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 relevant committee members and chairpersons.

• When a participant files a grievance expecting action, the following steps are taken: If the grievance concerns a speaker, content, or presentation style, the comments will be put in writing and passed to the speaker, assuring confidentiality.

• If the grievance concerns a workshop offering, its content, level, or facilities, the convention chair will mediate and be the final arbitrator. Solutions may include moving the participant to another workshop, providing credit for a future workshop, or a partial/full refund.

• If the grievance concerns an AAPB CE program, the CE Chair will attempt to arbitrate.

Contact for Grievances and ADA:

• Name: Leslie Shivers, AAPB Executive Director

• Email: info@aapb.org

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

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

Refund/Cancellation Policy

Please contact OptimalHRV at Support@OptimalHRV.com 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 canceled after the presentation begins.

References

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• Cellini, N., Torre, J., Stegagno, L., & Sarlo, M. (2014). Heart rate variability: A biomarker to explore the sleeping brain? Frontiers in Neuroscience, 8, 402.

• Ni, X., Lu, H., Zhang, L., Ye, J., Han, D., & Luo, Y. (2023). Using sleep heart rate variability to investigate sleep quality in children with obstructive sleep apnea. Frontiers in Pediatrics, 11, 10008856.

• Chua, E. C.-P., Tan, W. Q., Yeo, S.-C., Lau, P., Lee, I. T., Mien, I. H., Puvanendran, K., & Gooley, J. J. (2012). Heart rate variability can be used to estimate sleepiness-related decrements in psychomotor vigilance during total sleep deprivation. Sleep, 35(3), 325–334.

• Jurysta, F., van de Borne, P., Migeotte, P.-F., Dumont, M., Lanquart, J.-P., Degaute, J.-P., & Linkowski, P. (2003). Heart rate variability in normal and pathological sleep. Sleep, 26(8), 928–937.

• Burgess, H. J., Trinder, J., Kim, Y., & Luke, D. (1997). Sleep and circadian influences on cardiac autonomic nervous system activity. American Journal of Physiology-Heart and Circulatory Physiology, 273(4), H1761–H1768.

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