Quickly regulate your nervous system

In this practice

Key teachings

• Bilateral stimulation for nervous system regulation
• Activation of the parasympathetic nervous system
• Mind-body connection through gentle touch

Ideal for

• Individuals experiencing anxiety or overstimulation
• Those seeking quick self-regulation techniques
• People looking for accessible mental well-being practices

Lesson

Instructions

"How To Be The Love You Seek" "How to Meet Yourself" "How to Do the Work"

Quickly regulate your nervous system

The Holistic Psychologist: a quick way to regulate your nervous system using something called bilateral stimulation. Bilateral stimulation activates both sides of the brain at the same time, which also activates a parasympathetic nervous system. The nervous system that helps you feel calm.

Bilateral stimulation is used to treat PTSD, anxiety, and depression. You're going to take your hands like this. and gently tap back and forth on your chest, this is called the butterfly hug. You're going to do this for one to three minutes anytime you feel overstimulated and anxious.

You're going to want to bookmark this for this. It's the quickest way to regulate your nervous system and you can do it anywhere.

Steps

• Butterfly Hug (bilateral chest tapping)
• Self-soothing methods

Benefits

• Regulates the nervous system
• Promotes feelings of calm
• Helps manage anxiety and overstimulation
• Can aid in treating PTSD and depression