What is Havening? Havening is a psychosensory therapy developed by Dr. Ronald Ruden and his brother Dr. Steven Ruden. It is a set of techniques that leverage touch, attention, and positive visualisation to relieve emotional distress and promote healing, particularly for trauma, anxiety, and stress. It is based on the idea that the body is… Read More »What is Havening?
There is a strong connection between stress and anxiety, both anxiety and fear are natural human responses, often triggered by perceived threats or dangers. Anxiety, however, is future-oriented, stemming from anticipation of potential threats and often leading to worry, while fear is a response to a present and immediate danger. The body’s stress response is… Read More »Understanding the Stress-Anxiety Relationship
Havening Techniques® (also known as Delta Wave Techniques) are a type of psychosensory therapy that uses sensory input, specifically touch, to alter the mind and body. Havening can be used to treat a variety of conditions, including trauma, anxiety, stress, phobias, chronic pain, and addiction. The Havening touch works by sending signals to the brain… Read More »Using Havening To Reduce the Impact of Trauma, Anxiety and Stress
Trauma can lead to several physiological changes, such as changes in brain wave patterns and an increase in stress hormone activity. These changes are the result of the brain’s attempt to protect itself from further harm. However, they can also lead to several problems, including anxiety. Trauma changes the way a person experiences the world.… Read More »The Connection Between Trauma and Anxiety
Excessive overwhelm can be a significant contributor to stress, anxiety and depression. Overwhelm happens when a person is faced with more to be done than they can manage, and where some of those tasks involved are beyond their current capabilities. Often, the initial reaction to overwhelm is to work harder, work longer hours, try multitasking… Read More »Overcoming Overwhelm