Havening\u00ae Techniques were developed by neuroscientist Dr. Ronald Ruden. Through specific soothing touch (for example, on the arms, face, and hands) combined with guided imagination and mindfulness, the brain enters a state in which stressful memories can be de-linked and new, positive neural connections can form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The goal of Havening is to calm the nervous system and strengthen emotional self-regulation. Many people describe feeling deeply relaxed, light, and safe after a session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Havening can be helpful for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n At the beginning of the session, we talk about the topics that are currently on your mind. Depending on how the conversation unfolds, we may start the Havening process during the discussion or move into the application after the initial conversation \u2013 in whichever way feels right for you. During this time, you will become familiar with the Havening technique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We can work on a specific issue during the session to make the effects of the method tangible. Often, a noticeable relief or even a resolution of the distressing feeling or issue occurs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At the end of the session, we reflect together on your experience and discuss how you can integrate the benefits of the method into your daily life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/hypnosepraxis-greger.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/photo-collage.png-1024x576.png\")
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Course of the Havening Session<\/h2>\n\n\n\n