Influence of HeartMath Training Programme on Physiological and Psychological Variables

Field, Howard L.; Edwards, Stephen D.; Edwards, David J.; Dean, Sarah

doi:10.5539/gjhs.v10n2p126

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“…This supported previous research on resilience , and the only two previously published studies on spirituality (Edwards 2013(Edwards , 2014a. Although not in this study, perhaps because of the large mean SOC score change between pre-and re-test already having occurred, various previous studies had demonstrated post-intervention improvements as measured on SOC (Edwards 2013(Edwards , 2014aField 2017;Field et al 2018). Interestingly, there was a marked increase in SOC, BRS and SCSRFQ total scores, from pre-to post-test, which was attributed to being part of the study and the focus on these areas in terms of pre-test questions stimulating thinking in relation to these concepts.…”

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A HeartMath intervention, focusing on coherence, resilience and faith, following a trauma

Edwards,

Dreyer,

Steyn

2024

Theologia Viatorum

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Traumatic experiences can have an impact on faith. HeartMath, which focuses on coherence and resilience, is one approach utilised to help overcome traumatic experiences. This study focused on a HeartMath intervention, emphasising psychophysiological coherence, sense of coherence, resilience and faith following a traumatic experience. A quasi-experimental, single, within-sample design was used. The purposeful sample consisted of 10 participants. A 12-week HeartMath intervention was undertaken. Related quantitative and qualitative coherence, resilience and faith measures were used at pre-test, re-test and, after intervention, post-test, with participant diaries completed. Quantitatively, there were significant post-intervention positive improvements in physiological average coherence, achievement, and low, medium and high coherence level scores. Although not significant, there were improvements in the resilience scale and faith scale. However, there was no improvement in the sense of coherence scale total score. Qualitatively, there were positive integrative thematic changes in experiences of the sense of coherence, resilience and faith. Recommended next research steps were a case study on causal, correlational and relationship mechanisms of change, followed by an appreciative inquiry evaluating HeartMath as a pastoral care and counselling intervention.Contribution: This article contributes to the area of practical theology, specifically pastoral care and counselling, as it quasi-experimentally explores a HeartMath intervention and faith following a traumatic experience.

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A HeartMath intervention, focusing on coherence, resilience and faith, following a trauma

Edwards,

Dreyer,

Steyn

2024

Theologia Viatorum

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“…Jerath R. et al (2015) in a study on self-regulation of breathing as a primary treatment for anxiety concluded that breathing techniques could be used as an initial treatment for stress, anxiety, depression, and some emotional disorders [21]. Lucy H. Field et al (2018) in a study on influence of HeartMath training program on physiological and psychological variables received positive results with heartmath training [27]. Jorina Elbers & Rollin McCraty (2020) in a study on HeartMath approach to self-regulation and psychosocial well-being concluded that change in the heart rhythm plays an important role in enabling higher cognitive functions, creating emotional flexibility, and helping social connectedness [22].…”

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Effect of Quick Coherence Technique on Psychophysiological Coherence, Heart Rate, Stress, Anxiety, Depression and Feeling State in Young Adults in India

2021

J Psychol Neurosci

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HeartMath technology is an innovative technique to improving emotional mental health. A small-scale study was conducted to investigate the effect of quick coherence technique on psychophysiological coherence, stress, anxiety, depression and feeling state in young adults in India. Present study is in line with the past research done by S.D. Edwards (2016) on ‘Influence of Heartmath Quick Coherence Technique on Psychophysiological Coherence and Feeling States’. Six postgraduate students who complained of stress, anxiety and depression were included in the present study. There were 4 female and 2 males between the age group of 22-28 years. They were screened for stress, anxiety and depression using DAS 21 scale and their physiological coherence score was recorded using emWave system. They were asked to rate their feeling states (anger, sadness, happiness and calmness) before and after each session. Six (twice a week) sessions were conducted using quick coherence technique. In the initial session they were taught quick coherence technique. They were given heart focused breathing exercise and affirmation as a home plan. After six sessions their physiological coherence score was recorded using emWave system. Then they were screened for stress, anxiety and depression using DAS 21 scale. There was a significant improvement in psychophysiological coherence, anxiety, stress and feeling state after quick coherence training. The present study supports the past research done by S.D. Edwards (2016) where the results showed significant changes in psychophysiological coherence, negative feeling states and positive feeling state after five sessions.

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Psychophysical Coherence Training Regulating Air Traffic Controller’s Heart Rate Variability and Resilience to Fatigue

Zhang

Kearney³

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Lecture Notes in Computer Science

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Influence of HeartMath Training Programme on Physiological and Psychological Variables

Cited by 15 publications

References 17 publications

A HeartMath intervention, focusing on coherence, resilience and faith, following a trauma

A HeartMath intervention, focusing on coherence, resilience and faith, following a trauma

Effect of Quick Coherence Technique on Psychophysiological Coherence, Heart Rate, Stress, Anxiety, Depression and Feeling State in Young Adults in India

Psychophysical Coherence Training Regulating Air Traffic Controller’s Heart Rate Variability and Resilience to Fatigue

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