Frequently Asked Questions

StillHaven is a bilateral audio stimulation tool built into MoodHaven Journal. It plays alternating left-right tones — the same kind of rhythm your brain uses during deep sleep to process the day. Many people find it helps their nervous system settle, especially after stressful events, persistent anxiety, or times when they feel wound up but can't explain why.

StillHaven is a general wellness tool suitable for most people in everyday stress situations. It may not be appropriate if you are currently experiencing dissociation, flashbacks, or acute crisis. If you are working through significant past experiences, please consult a qualified mental health professional before using it — and ideally work alongside one rather than using StillHaven as a replacement.

A trained mental health professional using bilateral stimulation works with you to identify specific targets — a memory, a belief, a body sensation — and guides the processing. StillHaven provides the bilateral rhythm without that structure. It's a general settling tool, not a guided processing protocol. Think of it like the difference between a stretching routine and a clinical rehabilitation program: both are useful, but they aren't the same thing.

Responses vary. Some people notice physical sensations, a shift in how something feels, or thoughts that arise and pass. Others notice nothing obvious at all during the session but feel calmer afterward. Both are normal — the absence of a noticeable shift doesn't mean it isn't working. Consistent short sessions tend to produce more effect over time than occasional long ones.