The Butterfly Hug, created by psychotherapist and trauma specialist Lucina Artigas, is a simple tool for finding a sense of safety in the body and a calm mind. 🦋 By crossing your arms over your chest and gently tapping your shoulders alternately, you engage both sides of the brain (bilateral stimulation). 😌This technique helps process distressing emotions, reduce hyperarousal, and promote relaxation. ➡️The rhythmic tapping also stimulates the substantial vagus nerve branches in the chest and t

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