Beyond Stress: How Thoughts & Emotions Shape Our Inner State
Firefly Horizons Psychotherapy is pleased to present Beyond Stress: How Thoughts & Emotions Shape Our Inner State by Melanie Dresden
Melanie will explore the powerful connection between our thoughts, emotions, heart and physiology. This interactive presentation introduces the science of stress and coherence, revealing how our emotional patterns can influence the way we feel, think and respond to everyday life. Participants will gain greater awareness of their internal state and experience practical HeartMath techniques designed to help shift from stress and emotional reactivity toward greater balance, clarity, resilience and well-being.
The Presenter: Mel Dresden is a certified FNP and Certified HeartMath Coherence Advantage Trainer with a passion for helping others understand the connection between the mind, body and emotions. With a background in healthcare and a holistic approach to well-being, she combines science-based practices with practical tools that support greater resilience, emotional balance, and self awareness. Her work empowers individuals to better understand their inner state and develop skills that promote coherence, clarity, and overall well-being. Learn more at meldresden.com.
Melanie will provide live demonstrations of HeartMath showcasing both the personal biofeedback device called Inner Balance and the professional device called emWave Pro for regulating physiological coherence.
Space is limited to 12 participants.
2 CEUs available for this course.
Upon completion of this educational workshop, participants will be able to:
- Explain the relationship between thoughts, emotions, heart rate variability (HRV), and autonomic nervous system activity, including how stress and emotional patterns influence physiological and psychological well-being.
- Identify the physiological and emotional characteristics of stress and coherence, and recognize how these internal states influence emotional regulation, cognitive clarity, resilience, and everyday responses.
- Demonstrate at least one evidence-informed HeartMath self-regulation technique, such as Heart-Focused Breathing or the Quick Coherence Technique, to support emotional balance, stress management, and personal resilience.
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Workshop Duration: 2 (CEU) hours with beverages and light snacks.
Cost: $50
Schedule: Thursday, November 5, 2026 | 6:00pm-8pm | 2425 S 171st Street, Suite 110, Omaha, NE 68130
Refund Policy: A full refund is provided if the participant makes the request to withdrawal 7 days prior to the start of the workshop. If a participant cannot attend the workshop inside of the 7 day no-withdrawal window, they will receive a credit for the next scheduled workshop on the topic.
(If the class is full and you would like to be added to our waitlist, please contact Sonya at sonya@fireflyhorizons.com)