emWave® PC Stress Relief System The information contained in this presentation is taken directly from A Practitioner's Guide: Applications of the emWave® PC Stress Relief System HEARTMATH

INTRODUCTION Increasingly, emotional self-regulation is recognized as a key factor to balance health, recover from illness and improve performance. A growing body of research is beginning to provide objective evidence that positive emotions may indeed be the key to optimal functioning, enhancing nearly all spheres of human experience. The emWave® PC with its patented Heart Rhythm Monitor fosters the ability to self-regulate emotional and physiological changes associated with stress.

WHY UTILIZE HEARTMATH? By learning and mastering the self-regulation techniques incorporated in the emWave® PC, clients can manage stress as they become active and empowered participants in directing their own health and wellness, while moving toward symptom resolution and recovery. The emWave® PC has been designed to help people learn how to transform stress and anxiety into free energy for personal and professional effectiveness while improving health and well-being. With the emWave® PC one can see in real time how thoughts and emotions affect the heart and nervous system.

GETTING STARTED Client Evaluation Explanation of heart rate variability (HRV) and the emWave® PC technology and its benefits Introduction of techniques using the emWave® PC tutorial Instruction and hands-on use Follow-up and evaluation of progress and results

INITIAL USE OF EMWAVE PC Clip the sensor on the fleshy part of the earlobe and clip the lapel clip on the shirt collar or other part of clothing. Click on the Heart Rhythm Display & collect 1 to 2 minutes of baseline data. Data regarding HRV, breathing and coherence ratio is displayed – see next slide. Review the Quick Coherence® technique. Explore the many games and visualizers provided to practice achieving coherence.

HEART RHYTHM DISPLAY

THE QUICK COHERENCE TECHNIQUE This self-regulation technique can be introduced as a first attempt at promoting a desired state of ANS (autonomic nervous system) coherence. The Quick Coherence® tool is easy to learn and is the primary technique used to improve performance on the emWave® PC. Step 1: Heart Focus Step 2: Heart Breathing Step 3: Heart Feeling The Coherence Coach® is an interactive experience that teaches HeartMaths Quick Coherence® technique for relieving stress and increasing performance – see next slide.

THE COHERENCE COACH

ADDITIONAL GAMES & VISUALIZERS

TRY IT OUT Understanding the mechanics of stress has advantages: Greater awareness of and sensitivity to your own level of stress. Knowledge of when and how to take proactive steps. Increased mindfulness to better care for those around you. The emWave® PC Stress Relief System is available on Campus for FREE to students, faculty and staff. Contact the Office of Special Services at (405) for more information.