Certified Havening Techniques® Training

Havening Techniques® were developed by Dr. Ron Ruden, MD, in collaboration with his brother, Dr. Steven Ruden. Grounded in the latest neuroscience, Havening is a psychosensory approach that uses touch, attention and imagination to facilitate change.

What can Havening Techniques® be used for?

Havening Techniques® can gently address a range of challenges, including past trauma and it’s effects, emotional distress, stress, anxiety, distressing memories, phobias and other experiences that may affect wellbeing. It can also be used to enhance general wellbeing, build resilience to navigate future challenges and stressors and promote personal growth.

Who is Havening Techniques® Training for?

This training is suitable for a broad range of individuals, including:

  • Therapists, psychologists, doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals

  • Trauma specialists, mental health practitioners, and support workers

  • Complementary practitioners, first responders, and coaches

  • Individuals seeking an alternative or complementary approach to traditional methods

  • Individuals working in healing-focused roles and those with lived experience

  • Individuals involved in humanitarian or community-based work

Become a Certified Havening Techniques® Practitioner

Stage 1 - Training: 

The first stage to becoming a Certified Havening Techniques® Practitioner is full attendance of a Certified Havening Techniques® training which includes:

  • Pre learning materials

  • History of Havening

  • Scientific explanations of how Havening Techniques work

  • When and how the different Havening Techniques can be useful

  • Demonstrations of the Havening Techniques

  • Practice of the different Havening Techniques with other participants

  • Discussions and Q & A

Stage 2 - Assessment process:

The second stage to becoming a Certified Havening Techniques® Practitioner is the assessment process which includes:

  • Successfully complete a science review to test your learning of the science behind Havening Techniques.

  • For those practising in the United States of America, you will need to complete the online Ethics Course ($150). Optional for anyone else.

  • Complete The Code of Ethics Agreement.

  • Submission of 20 case studies where you have used Havening Techniques for assessment and feedback.

  • Submission of 3 filmed sessions where you use Havening Techniques for assessment and feedback.

You will have up to one year after training to complete the assessment process.

Certification:

Upon successful completion of the assessment process:

  • A certification fee of $99 is payable to Havening HQ to become a Certified Havening Techniques® Practitioner. Your profile will be listed on www.havening.org

  • $99 becomes an annual renewal fee to remain a Certified Havening Techniques Practitioner