Emotional First Aid Series: The Butterfly Hug Technique
Emotional First Aid Series: The Butterfly Hug Technique
Feb 6, 2020
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Butterfly Hug If you’re feeling stuck, disconnected or simply off this simple drill may help! The Butterfly Hug is an easy relaxation technique that can be used anywhere, at any time. It was originally created to be used with EMDR Therapy, but can be very relaxing on its own. So it is a great self-soothing tool. As many people know, the brain is divided into two hemispheres, the left brain and right brain. The butterfly hug is a type of bilateral stimulation because it crosses the mid line of th
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Butterfly Hug If you’re feeling stuck, disconnected or simply off this simple drill may help! The Butterfly Hug is an easy relaxation technique that can be used anywhere, at any time. It was originally created to be used with EMDR Therapy, but can be very relaxing on its own. So it is a great self-soothing tool. As many people know, the brain is divided into two hemispheres, the left brain and right brain. The butterfly hug is a type of bilateral stimulation because it crosses the mid line of th
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It’s really too easy 🦋 🫂 This exercise (called the butterfly hug) uses bilateral stimulation to ground you to the present moment, focusing your thoughts and decreasing panic, stress, and anxiety. 🫁 Here’s how you should breathe 👇🏻 😮‍💨For best results inhale over 3 seconds, hold for 3 seconds, exhale over 3 seconds and hold for 3 seconds! (You can easily count as you tap) 🔁You can repeat this exercise as many times as needed. DM “guide” and I’ll send my free anxiety guide! Follow @theposi
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It’s really too easy 🦋 🫂 This exercise (called the butterfly hug) uses bilateral stimulation to ground you to the present moment, focusing your thoughts and decreasing panic, stress, and anxiety. 🫁 Here’s how you should breathe 👇🏻 😮‍💨For best results inhale over 3 seconds, hold for 3 seconds, exhale over 3 seconds and hold for 3 seconds! (You can easily count as you tap) 🔁You can repeat this exercise as many times as needed. DM “guide” and I’ll send my free anxiety guide! Follow @theposi
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Let’s relax together! Meet the Butterfly Hug adapted from emdr practices—a gentle technique you can use anytime, anywhere. This rhythmic tapping helps create bilateral stimulation, which mimics the effects of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy to soothe distress and promote emotional processing. How to Do the Butterfly Hug • Hand Placement: Cross your arms over your chest and place your hands on your collarbones, shoulders, or upper arms (whichever is most comfortable).
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Let’s relax together! Meet the Butterfly Hug adapted from emdr practices—a gentle technique you can use anytime, anywhere. This rhythmic tapping helps create bilateral stimulation, which mimics the effects of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy to soothe distress and promote emotional processing. How to Do the Butterfly Hug • Hand Placement: Cross your arms over your chest and place your hands on your collarbones, shoulders, or upper arms (whichever is most comfortable).
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Butterfly Hug! 6-Minute Self-Soothing Meditation For Children Using The Butterfly Hug Technique. | Hajarah D.
Butterfly Hug! 6-Minute Self-Soothing Meditation For Children Using The Butterfly Hug Technique. | Hajarah D.
Feb 6, 2025
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This beautiful Butterfly 🦋 Hug technique is effective for children because it is a simple, non-invasive, and playful way to help them manage their emotions. By providing a physical sensation of comfort and support, the technique can help to reduce anxiety and promote relaxation. It creates a sensation of being grounded. 🦋✨ It’s like sprinkling a little magic into your child’s life, providing a simple and so-playful approach to emotional well-being! Here’s the secret to unlocking this whimsical
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This beautiful Butterfly 🦋 Hug technique is effective for children because it is a simple, non-invasive, and playful way to help them manage their emotions. By providing a physical sensation of comfort and support, the technique can help to reduce anxiety and promote relaxation. It creates a sensation of being grounded. 🦋✨ It’s like sprinkling a little magic into your child’s life, providing a simple and so-playful approach to emotional well-being! Here’s the secret to unlocking this whimsical
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Tania Elliott on Instagram: "Try this nervous system regulation tool called the butterfly hug 🦋 👐Cross your hands and hug your thumbs like this. 🦋Let the little butterfly land on your collarbones and gently flutter with your fingertips. You can also tap, alternating sides You can stay still or gently sway. Some people find swaying even more calming This simple tool sends signals to your brain that you’re safe and supported Did you try it with me? How did it make you feel? #nervoussystemregula
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Replying to @jackiegamboa4 I hope this helps! Here’s a little more about both techniques ✨ Butterfly taps- also known as the butterfly hug, this technique uses bilateral stimulation to help regulate brain activity and process trauma. This is one of my favorite methods when I need to finish the fight/flight/freeze cycle ❤️ here’s a cool resource with references to read more about how it’s used in a clinical setting: https://emdrfoundation.org/toolkit/butterfly-hug.pdf Havening- a newer technique,
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