🦋 Exploring The Butterfly Hug Technique - with Clinical Psychologist Dr Emily Haythornthwaite
This video explores how the Butterfly Hug can help individuals soothe themselves during moments of distress, regulate intense emotions, and feel more grounded and safe in their bodies. In this video you can discover how gentle bilateral stimulation can support nervous system calming and create a sense of stability during stress.
Dr Emily Haythornthwaite is an HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist and a Chartered Member of the British Psychological Society (BPS). She holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and a Master’s in Forensic Psychology. With extensive experience in trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and complex relational patterns, Dr Haythornthwaite supports individuals through an integrative, trauma-informed approach. Her work draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), and Polyvagal Theory to help clients develop emotional regulation skills and cultivate deeper self-awareness.
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