Erika Neil, Psychotherapist & Trainer, LCSW, JD; Co-founder, Humanitarian Havening
- Erika is a psychotherapist and a trainer.
- She’s the co-founder of Humanitarian Havening.
Podcast
Overview
Discover how Erika Neil’s work with Havening is transforming trauma care for kids, teens, and adults globally—using simple, healing touch to calm the mind and build resilience.
00:35- About Erika Neil
- Erika is a psychotherapist and a trainer.
- She’s the co-founder of Humanitarian Havening.
- She’s a co author of books on havening for children and adolescents like Auntie Rosa’s Magic Hugs: A Story about Havening and Safe to be Me: Havening for Teens and Young Adults.
08:35- How does havening boost positive emotions and resilience?
- Havening stimulates oxytocin and serotonin, promoting calm and connection.
- Affirmational havening strengthens positive emotions by pairing touch with uplifting words.
- Additional techniques further amplify feelings of happiness, peace, and resilience.
15:22- How do you adapt havening in cultures where touch isn’t acceptable?
- I always ask about comfort with touch and adapt accordingly.
- Self-havening is usually acceptable across cultures.
- I ensure partner havening respects cultural norms—e.g., women with women, parents with children, and maintain personal space.
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Profile
- Erika is a psychotherapist and a trainer.
- She’s the co-founder of Humanitarian Havening.
- She’s a co author of books on havening for children and adolescents like Auntie Rosa’s Magic Hugs: A Story about Havening and Safe to be Me: Havening for Teens and Young Adults.
