Healing Techniques
Along my healing journey, I’ve explored and practiced many different techniques that have supported me in profound ways. To this day, I continue to use all of the practices I’m sharing with you here. I’m not only a student of these modalities—I’m also a practitioner. Some are simple enough to begin on your own, while others are best learned with the guidance of a certified or licensed professional. I’ve included helpful links to guide you as you explore.
EMDR
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a structured psychotherapy approach used to help individuals process and heal from traumatic experiences and emotional distress. It involves recalling distressing memories while engaging in bilateral stimulation, such as side-to-side eye movements, tapping, or auditory cues. This process is designed to help the brain reprocess traumatic memories, reducing their emotional intensity. EMDR follows an eight-phase protocol that includes history taking, preparation, assessment, desensitization, installation of positive beliefs, body scan, closure, and reevaluation. The goal is to transform the memory from being emotionally disruptive to becoming more neutral, allowing the individual to recall it without distress. EMDR is widely supported by research and is recognized as an effective treatment for trauma by organizations such as the World Health Organization and the American Psychological Association.
Tapping
Tapping is a therapeutic technique that involves gently tapping on specific acupressure points on the body—mainly on the face and upper body—while focusing on a particular issue or emotion. This process aims to reduce stress, anxiety, and emotional distress by calming the nervous system and rebalancing the body’s energy. It is often used to address issues such as trauma, phobias, pain, and limiting beliefs. Tapping is simple to learn, can be practiced independently, and is supported by growing research suggesting its effectiveness in emotional regulation and mental well-being..
Havening
Havening is a therapeutic technique that uses gentle touch, combined with specific eye movements and calming verbal cues, to alter how the brain stores and responds to traumatic memories. By applying soothing touch to the arms, face, or hands while recalling a distressing experience, Havening is believed to help deactivate the emotional charge of the memory and promote a sense of safety and calm. It is based on neuroscience and aims to change brain patterns linked to fear, stress, and trauma. Havening can be used for issues such as anxiety, PTSD, phobias, and negative self-beliefs, and is designed to empower individuals with tools for emotional self-regulation.