Dr. Donna Schuman discusses Heart Rate Variability and Trauma

In this episode, Dr. Donna Schuman joins Matt to discuss her research on using Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback to address post-traumatic stress disorder. Dr. Donna Schuman joined the UTA School of Social Work in 2020 after working as an assistant professor at the University of Kentucky College of Social Work for three years. She previously worked as a social worker for the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Army and has almost two decades of clinical behavioral health experience. Her research is focused on studying the biopsychosocial sequelae of trauma and the use of biofeedback and nontraditional trauma interventions for service members, Veterans, and first responders. She has conducted research with the Lexington Veterans Health Care System on the use of heart rate variability biofeedback to treat Veterans' PTSD symptoms. Dr. Schuman holds licensure in clinical social work and professional counseling and is certified as a Master Addiction Counselor. In addition, she also holds national certifications in biofeedback and neurofeedback.