Heal WITH havening®
Havening is a gentle, science-backed technique that helps you let go of emotional baggage — the kind that gets stored in your body and brain, sometimes without you even realizing it. It’s like clearing out your internal browser cache, but for your nervous system. Havening is about creating a safe place to live in your body, ie: a safe haven.
Originally developed by Dr. Ronald Ruden (a neuroscientist with a heart), Havening uses soothing touch and intentional distraction to help the brain unhook stress responses from old memories. It’s equal parts neuroscience and nervous system nurturing — a bridge between hard science and soft healing. Right up your alley, right?
Disclaimer: Havening Techniques® are considered a complementary and alternative modality (CAM). They are not a substitute for medical, psychological, or psychiatric diagnosis, treatment, or advice. If you have or suspect you may have a medical or mental health condition, please consult a licensed healthcare professional. Participation in Havening is voluntary, and results may vary.
“Sheila’s Havening sessions offered a powerful combination of feeling completely safe while also being direct and effective in getting to the heart of whatever issue I was facing. This was all done with a gentleness and fluidity that made it very easy and enjoyable for me. I was able to reconnect to some deeply held values and came out of the sessions energized yet calm and grounded.”
“Sheila helped me learn how to think of a situation that is hard for me (I chose a hard one!) and she taught me how to gently touch my arms rhythmically which got me out of my brain (ruminating a zillion unhelpful thoughts). After our Havening session, I was able to remember that when I had a hard moment. It was SUPER helpful that I could do it quickly and felt the change right away. I look forward to working with her again to go even deeper with it.”
“I had a Havening session with Sheila last week and it was truly a beautiful experience.
Sheila was deeply intuitive and incredibly supportive throughout, guiding me to connect with my truth and the understanding of my experiences. She introduced me to a simple yet powerful technique to calm my nervous system, something no other method had ever been able to do for me before. I left the session feeling grounded, cared for, and very grateful.
Thank you so much dear Sheila 🙏🏽✨”
✋ What Happens in a Session?
Here’s the vibe:
You’ll be guided to gently touch your arms, face, or hands in a rhythmic way.
You’ll briefly tune into a memory, belief, or emotion you’d like to shift.
Then — this is the magic part — you’ll distract your brain with simple exercises like counting, telling a story or visualizing a peaceful scene.
Your nervous system starts to downshift, and your brain gets the signal: “We’re safe now. It’s okay to let this go.”
It’s deceptively simple, surprisingly powerful.
🌿 What Can Havening Help With?
If you’ve got emotional residue stuck in your system, Havening might be for you. Some of the areas it’s been helpful for include:
Old and distressing or painful memories
Feeling stuck in looping thoughts
Emotional triggers that feel bigger than the moment
Fear of public speaking or creative expression blocks
That thing you thought you were “over”… but your body disagrees
Whether it’s a whisper or a roar, Havening invites your nervous system to soften — and respond differently.
Would you like to create a new experience with something that you’ve struggled to manifest? Havening can help you anchor in new ways of thinking and being through supporting new neural pathways.