HeartMath: a positive psychology paradigm for promoting psychophysiological and global coherence |
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Authors: | Stephen D Edwards |
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Institution: | 1. Psychology Department, University of Zululand, KwaDlangezwa, South Africasdedward@telkomsa.net |
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Abstract: | This article proposes HeartMath as a positive psychology paradigm for promoting psychophysiological and global coherence . It provides evidence for the value of psychophysiological and global coherence, with special reference to human functioning through synchronisation between positive emotions, cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, immune and other physiological systems . Various HeartMath tools and techniques are described and evidence for their effectiveness provided, drawing from several related South African studies . Psychophysiological and global coherence bear promise as fertile fields for future research and intervention of great potential to develop humanity and promote global health and wellbeing. |
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Keywords: | HeartMath positive psychology paradigm physiological coherence global coherence |
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