Managing Anxiety – Havening Technique

Have you ever tried Havening? It’s a simple, self-soothing technique designed to help reduce anxiety by calming your nervous system. Here’s how to try it:

1. Gently rub your arms from shoulders to elbows in a soothing, downward motion.
2. Do this for 1-2 minutes while focusing on something positive or neutral (like counting or visualizing a peaceful place).
3. Allow yourself to feel safe and calm as the sensation of touch helps lower your brain’s response to stress.

This touch-based technique helps reduce anxiety by reprocessing stressful memories and calming your body’s fight-or-flight response.

Anxiety is our specialty at Penney Murphy & Associates. 
Every member on our Counselling Team is highly trained
and experienced in anxiety work. 
We’ll help you to get results for managing your anxiety and finding calm.