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Bilateral self-soothing

Butterfly Hug

A simple EMDR-derived technique. Works when words feel too far away and sensory grounding isn't landing.

Cross your arms over your chest. Hands on opposite shoulders. Tap alternately, slow and steady, in time with the pulse below. Breathe normally.

60s

Ready when you are.

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