Havening, the transitive verb of the word haven, means to put into a safe place.
The Havening Techniques® is a method, which is designed to change the brain to de-traumatize the memory and remove its negative effects from both our psyche and body. As part of its protocol The Havening Techniques uses the sensory input of human touch as a therapeutic tool which is identified as Havening Touch®.
This is considered a psychosensory approach and is an extension of therapeutic touch research.
Dr. Paul Carlisle offers an easy to implement somatic intervention that can assist with the processing of stressful life events, promote healing and increase focus and performance leading people of all ages to live a healthier, and hopefully happier and more productive life.
Our 4 part video series provides basic Havening Techniques.
It includes a background video for counselor/teacher and instructional video for participants.
You can read more about Havening here: https://www.havening.org/about-havening/havening-touch
Havening offers an easy to implement somatic intervention that can assist with the processing of
- Stressful life events
- Promote healing
- Increase focus
- Enhance performance leading people of all ages to live a healthier, and hopefully happier and more productive life.
Meet The Creator and Instructor
Dr. Paul Carlisle earned his Doctor of Education degree in Counseling from Texas A&M University-Commerce in 1989, specializing in marriage and family counseling with a minor in psychology. Over the years, he has been a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas, North Carolina, and Missouri.
His career in academia began in 1988 when he became a Professor of Counseling, a role he passionately held until 2006. Throughout his tenure, he taught counseling at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels. In addition to his extensive background in education and counseling, Paul has been a Certified Havening Techniques Practitioner since November 2020.
Paul is a proud native of East Texas and considers himself incredibly fortunate to have married his East Texas sweetheart, Terri. They’ve been happily married since 1980—an experience he calls the best thing that ever happened to him! Together, they have two biological children and are blessed with four wonderful grandchildren.
“The Havening Touch has been a life-changing technique. I can now quickly and effectively regulate my strong and overwhelming emotional reactions, as well as access the deep emotions and neurology behind the hurt and fear, healing them more completely. The periods of calm and confidence now far outweigh the meltdowns, and every day feels healthier. It has been transformational.” -J.J.
“It seemed very awkward at first, but Havening has become a staple for me. It’s a bit addicting, & I’ve also started using it on my children when they are struggling. I would encourage anyone to give it a try, as it truly works!” -R.A.
