Havening
Discover Peace and Freedom with Havening Techniques®
A cornerstone of Michelle’s work is the Havening Techniques®—a neuroscience-informed, touch-supported method designed to reduce anxiety, process trauma, and foster emotional resilience. Developed by Dr. Ronald Ruden, Havening involves the use of gentle, calming touch to the arms, hands, or face. This touch stimulates delta brainwaves, which are associated with states of deep relaxation and safety, helping to deactivate the emotional charge of distressing memories.
Emerging research continues to affirm the power of therapeutic self-touch in calming the nervous system. Studies show that intentional touch can down-regulate stress responses, increase feelings of safety, and support emotional regulation—especially when combined with focused attention and presence. Havening draws on this innate capacity of the human body, creating a pathway to healing that is both deeply personal and physiologically grounded.
Michelle offers Havening both as a stand-alone transformation session and as an integrated part of her hypnotherapy work. Whether used to ease anxiety, resolve emotional patterns, or strengthen a sense of inner safety, Havening provides a gentle, effective approach that meets clients exactly where they are. It does not require revisiting trauma in detail. Instead, it helps the brain rewire its response in a way that feels safe, spacious, and empowering.
Michelle brings steadiness, warmth, and deep attunement to every session, honoring the pace and readiness of each individual. In her care, Havening becomes more than a technique—it becomes a compassionate, co-regulated experience that helps restore the body’s natural equilibrium and reconnect clients with their inner strength.
How It Works?
1) Assessment and Safety
Every session begins by evaluating your emotional resilience and creating a safe, supportive environment. For some, the journey may begin with building a foundation of calm and safety before addressing deeper traumas.
2) Activating the Healing Process
Using soothing Havening Touch, we gently engage your brain’s natural healing pathways. A brief recall of the traumatic event activates the neural circuits encoding the memory, allowing the healing process to precisely target and neutralize its effects.
3) Emotional Release and Integration
During the session, you may experience the release of emotional weight, often accompanied by a sense of relief and calm. Distractions and guided exercises keep you focused on safety and healing, ensuring the process is gentle and non-retraumatizing.
4) Self-havening for empowerment
You’ll be taught how to practice self-Havening, equipping you with a powerful tool to manage stress, anxiety, or overwhelm in your daily life.
What Havening Can Help With :
Release emotional blocks holding you back.
Alleviate stress, anxiety, and trauma from your daily life.
Empower you to create emotional resilience and self-love.
Improve overall mental health and foster inner peace.
Why Choose Michelle Holmes?
Michelle Holmes creates a welcoming, trauma-informed space for people of all races, backgrounds, faiths, incomes, gender identities, and sexualities. Her approach is grounded in research, compassion, and deep respect for each person’s unique healing process.
Those who work with her consistently describe feeling seen, supported, and empowered in her care. Whether working through anxiety, reconnecting with purpose, or healing long-held emotional patterns, Michelle meets each person with presence, skill, and heart.
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