Touch can soothe trauma and anxiety
Havening Techniques use gentle, self-soothing touch to rewire the brain's response to trauma, offering rapid emotional relief and empowering individuals to manage their mental health.
Havening Techniques, developed in the early 2000s, use specific patterns of touch to alleviate trauma and anxiety. Gently stroking the arms, palms, or face, often with positive thoughts, can disrupt neural pathways linked to distressing memories. This touch is believed to stimulate calming brain waves and reduce activity in the brain's fear center, effectively lessening the emotional impact of traumatic events.
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