The Trauma Healing Technique Your Therapist Hasn't Told You About | Dr. Steve Ruden
Learn the origins of Havening Techniques with Dr. Steve Rudin. Discover how this approach supports mental well-being and emotional regulation.
In this episode, Doug O'Brien hosts a conversation with Dr. Steve Rudin, one of the co-creators of the Havening Techniques.Dr. Rudin shares his unique perspective, drawing from his background as a surgical dentist to explain how these specific methods function in practice.This discussion is designed for anyone interested in psychological wellness, coaching frameworks, and practical tools for managing emotional states.
The conversation highlights the development of these techniques and offers insights into why they are used by professionals today. Whether you are a practitioner or simply curious about the science behind stress relief methods, this episode provides a clear overview of the concepts Dr. Rudin developed. You will gain a better understanding of how these tools fit into modern coaching skills and therapeutic applications.
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0:00 Why behavior is an expression of biology — not the problem itself
4:45 Participation and relationship — the two foundations of human life 9:00 How your biology filters reality — the four people in the forest
14:30 Why telling yourself to stop something never works
18:00 The nail-biting story — tracing behavior to its biological root
23:00 Fear of heights, a childhood slide, and what changed everything
29:00 Presence — why nothing happens in a session without it
34:00 Curiosity, listening and reflection — the coaching tools that work biologically
43:00 Touch, breathing and movement — accessing the body to create change
52:00 Future planning — why buying a new car changes what you see on the road
57:00 Wonder and biologic safety — how all communication becomes effortless
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