Name: The Disruptive Behavior Reset: HRV Biofeedback in Play Therapy
SKU: 7990
Availability: InStock

APT Approved Provider 18-537

12 Contact CE's

Workshop Overview

Child mental health clinicians face an urgent crisis: traditional modalities often struggle to de-escalate severe disruptive behaviors before family systems fracture. The Disruptive Behavior Reset introduces a revolutionary, evidence-informed approach that merges cutting-edge Heart Rate Variability (HRV) biofeedback with experiential play therapy. By targeting the autonomic nervous system directly, this innovative model equips children to achieve rapid, lasting emotional self-regulation.

Participants will take a deep dive into recognizing, tracking, and interrupting Patterson and Forgatch’s classic Coercion Cycle—the primary engine driving disruptive family dynamics. You will learn to assess how HRV directly dictates a child’s physiological capacity for regulation and master two distinct clinical tools to track and identify underlying HRV irregularities.

Moving beyond theory into immediate clinical application, this intensive course provides practical skills for introducing Heart-Focused Breathing, as well as high-engagement, non-technology interventions like juggling, physical balance challenges, and movement-based breathwork. Furthermore, you will explore the frontier of pediatric care: utilizing immersive Virtual Reality (VR) headset gaming to rapidly accelerate HRV gains, engagement, and co-regulation in young clients.

Preliminary clinical outcomes for children participating in this protocol demonstrate remarkable, measurable transformations:

33% increase in Heart Rate Variability (HRV)
55% decrease in clinical Aggression
39% decrease in Anxiety symptoms
40% decrease in Depressive symptoms
10% decrease in overall Parenting Stress

Don’t wait to upgrade your clinical toolkit with these state-of-the-art play therapy techniques. Demand for this groundbreaking training is high, and spaces are strictly limited to ensure an optimal, hands-on learning environment. Secure your spot today to transform how you treat complex disruptive behaviors!

Available Discounts

To encourage more participants, we have a number of discounts for the following groups (discount codes cannot be combined):

Current members of the Association for Play Therapy (must show active membership prior to January 1, 2026 to receive this discount code): 15%
School Counselors/Social Workers (must only be doing school counseling/social work to receive this discount code): 30%
Counseling/Social Work Students (must be currently enrolled in a masters degree program to receive this discount code): 50%

To receive each respective discount code, email Dr. Whitehead directly (michael@aspengrovetherapy.com).

Workshop Pricing Options

Workshop ONLY

Price: $420.00 ($35/CE)
Includes: Full access to the 12-hour CE training course, downloadable course materials, and the 12-Hour CE Certificate upon completion.

Workshop + Equipment

Price: $650.00 (only 10 available)
Includes: Full 12-hour CE training course and certificate, plus a complete practitioner hardware package:
- HeartMath® Inner Balance Sensor (Valued at $250)
- HRV Heart Monitor (Valued at $50)
- Total Equipment Value: $300 for only $250 ($50 total savings).

Important Note: Discounts above ONLY apply to the course registration, not the equipment purchase.

If you want the equipment, register for the COURSE ONLY, then email me for a purchase link for the equipment (still only $250.00).

Dates and Location

This training will take place in person at the Aspen Grove Family Therapy office:

762 Falls Avenue
Twin Falls, ID 83301

On the following dates:

Friday, October 09, 2026 – from 9am to 5pm
Saturday, October 10, 2026 – from 9am to 5pm

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this workshop participants will be able to:

Analyze and track the stages of the Coercion Cycle (Patterson & Forgatch) within play therapy sessions to identify real-time opportunities for behavioral interruption.
Explain the physiological relationship between Heart Rate Variability (HRV), autonomic nervous system state, and emotional regulation capabilities in children in play therapy.
Utilize two clinical assessment tools to accurately identify, track, and interpret HRV irregularities in play therapy clients.
Implement Heart-Focused Breathing protocols within play therapy interventions to directly improve physiological regulation.
Demonstrate three non-technological HRV interventions—including movement, juggling, and balancing exercises—to improve baseline regulation in play therapy sessions.
Apply VR-based gaming tools within a play therapy framework to rapidly accelerate pediatric HRV performance and self-regulation.
Synthesize non-tech and tech-assisted HRV strategies into a cohesive, individualized treatment plan for play therapy clients displaying severe disruptive behaviors.
Evaluate client outcome data—including reductions in aggression, anxiety, and depression—to measure the efficacy of HRV play therapy interventions over time.

RPT/APT Hour Breakdown

Participants of this workshop will be able to document the following instructional hours:

Play Therapy Skills – 12 hours

Participants

This training is for psychologists, social workers, counselors, school counselors, psychiatrists, family therapists, teachers, and other mental health professionals who work with children and families. This workshop is especially relevant for providers who have little to no exposure to play based therapeutic interventions. In order to ensure quality education, each training will be capped at 20 participants.

* NOTE: APT CE's will NOT be awarded to participants who are not mental-health professionals.*

Cancellation Policy

25% of the registration fee is nonrefundable. Registrations are on a first come- first-served basis. Fees include 12 hours of training and an attendance certificate. Written cancellations received 2+ weeks prior to the training will receive the balance of the fees refunded. Cancellations received within 2 weeks of the training will forfeit a total of 50% of the fee, with the remainder being refunded. Unfortunately, refunds cannot be given within the final week leading up to the training. In the unlikely event that the training is cancelled by the presenter, a full refund will be provided, or credit will be applied toward future or recorded training’s; whichever the registrant chooses.