Using Havening to Enhance Intimacy in Relationships with Dr. Kate Truitt

In this psychoeducation video, walks us through how to use havening to enhance intimacy in relationships. She begins by explaining that self-havening consists of three soothing touches that engage receptors in our skin which have direct links up to our brain. When the receptors are engaged, or inerated, they create a calm, soothing environment in our system. She then discusses the importance of having a space where our mind and body feel safe in a relationship. In order to bring havening into the relationship, both partners should learn the havening touches and cultivate a distraction inventory. When our amygdala identifies a potential threat, it can take over our brain. Distractions can help pull our thinking brain back online, and they can be anything that’s fun or interesting to do. Dr. Kate also recommends the push pause tool, which creates space for both members to step back and utilize CPR for the Amygdala. Coregulation occurs as both partners take that moment to calm down their systems. It also enhances safety and connection within the relationship and honors the fact that both partners have complex feelings and emotions. Facilitated havening, or when one partner facilitates havening touch on the other person, can deepen intimacy as well. It can also be really meaningful to share special memories or moments from the past that the other partner was a part of. Dr. Kate mentions the following videos to support your experience for success in this exercise: CPR for the Amygdala: Push Pause Exercise: Reflective Listening: #Havening #Connection #RelationshipSupport For more information and blogs visit , find inspiration on Instagram @, join Dr. Kate live Clubhouse @DrKateTruitt, and subscribe to us here for weekly videos! Want to learn more? Dr. Kate hosts live virtual workshops teaching self-healing in your hands tools and techniques. Join her and the Viva Excellence team to build your at home brain care program! Register here: Dr. Kate Truitt is a clinical psychologist, neuroscientist, as well as holds a MBA in Healthcare Administration. She is the CEO of the Trauma Counseling Center of Los Angeles, Chairman of the Board of the Amy Research Foundation, and leads her flagship organization Dr. Kate Truitt & Associates located in Pasadena, CA. Her teams of expert psychologists and psychotherapists provide individual therapy, group therapy, executive coaching, and neurofeedback throughout California via telehealth. Contact us today to learn more or to begin your healing journey with one of our expert team members: 626-524-5525 or © 2021 by Dr. Kate Truitt All rights reserved. No part of this video may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, without the written permission of the copyright holder.