Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) Bundle (50 pages)

Butterfly Hug Protocol

The Butterfly Hug is a self-administered technique used in EMDR therapy, particularly useful for managing emotional distress and facilitating self-soothing. It involves a specific form of bilateral stimulation, which is a core component of EMDR therapy. The method gets its name from the position of the hands during the exercise, which resemble butterfly wings. Overview of the Butterfly Hug Protocol

Preparation

Identify the Target

Get comfortable, ensure a safe space is created. Impliment safety measures before things could become overwhelming.

Selecting a memory that you are ready to tackle. Doing pre-protocol work to compare to post-protocol.

Instructions

How the actual protocol works. Step by-step instructions on what to do to work through the butterfly protocol.

Focusing

Techniques to maintain focus on the specific memory.

This is a post-game anaylsis so to speak. Here you notice changes that have happened, redo the SUDS distress level. After this there are several questions to fill out as a reflection on the memory and experience.

Calming yourself and bringing yourself back to the present after what can be a very jarring experience.

Grounding

Observation