{"id":193,"date":"2024-01-24T11:00:12","date_gmt":"2024-01-24T19:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/gillt-counselling\/?p=193"},"modified":"2024-01-31T01:10:40","modified_gmt":"2024-01-31T09:10:40","slug":"butterfly-hug","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/gillt-counselling\/2024\/01\/24\/butterfly-hug\/","title":{"rendered":"Butterfly Hug"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\">There is a simple yet powerful technique to ease stress and restore balance in both body and mind \u2013 the Butterfly Hug. When life becomes overwhelming, and your nerves are on edge, this method can be your go-to solution. By interlocking your thumbs and placing your hands on your sternum, you initiate a calming practice known as Bilateral Stimulation.<\/p>\n<p>Imagine a butterfly gently flapping its wings \u2013 mimic this soothing motion by tapping both sides of your chest alternately. Engage in this rhythmic tapping for a minimum of 6-8 times. You can enhance the experience by closing your eyes, focusing on your breath, or immersing yourself in the gentle tapping sensation. In just a few moments, you&#8217;ll feel the tension begin to melt away, bringing a sense of calm to even the most overwhelming situations.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Click through the images below for the steps to the Butterfly Hug technique:<\/strong><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n\t#foogallery-gallery-209 .fg-image {\r\n        width: 640px;\r\n    }\r\n<\/style>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"foogallery foogallery-container foogallery-image-viewer foogallery-link-image foogallery-lightbox-foobox fg-center fg-image-viewer fg-light fg-border-thin fg-shadow-outline fg-loading-default fg-loaded-fade-in fg-caption-hover fg-hover-fade fg-hover-zoom fg-ready\" id=\"foogallery-gallery-209\" data-foogallery=\"{&quot;item&quot;:{&quot;showCaptionTitle&quot;:true,&quot;showCaptionDescription&quot;:true},&quot;lazy&quot;:true,&quot;template&quot;:{&quot;loop&quot;:true}}\" >\r\n\t<div class=\"fiv-inner\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"fiv-inner-container\">\r\n\t\t\t<div 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class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"fiv-ctrls\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"fiv-prev\"><span>Prev<\/span><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<label class=\"fiv-count\"><span class=\"fiv-count-current\">1<\/span>of<span class=\"fiv-count-total\">6<\/span><\/label>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"fiv-next\"><span>Next<\/span><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If the butterfly motion doesn&#8217;t resonate with you, explore alternative options:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Place your right hand on top of your left upper arm and vice versa, tapping gently<\/li>\n<li>Tap the outside of your knees for a similar calming effect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For additional guidance and script suggestions while practicing the Butterfly Hug, refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/emdrresearchfoundation.org\/\">EMDR Foundation<\/a>&#8216;s toolkit: <a href=\"https:\/\/emdrfoundation.org\/toolkit\/butterfly-hug.pdf\">Butterfly Hug Script<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Watch and follow along with a demonstration for a variation of the Butterfly Hug:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Butterfly Hug\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iGGJrqscvtU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Take a moment to prioritize your well-being and embrace the simplicity of this technique for a calmer, more centered you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There is a simple yet powerful technique to ease stress and restore balance in both body and mind \u2013 the Butterfly Hug. When life becomes overwhelming, and your nerves are on edge, this method can be your go-to solution. 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