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

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