EMPOWERING YOUNG MINDS WITH
THE BUTTERFLY HUG
A GENTLE GUIDE TO BIG EMOTIONS
The Butterfly Hug is more than just a story; it's a supportive companion for children navigating the complex world of mental health. Through vibrant illustrations and engaging storytelling, the book introduces the Butterfly Hug, a simple self-soothing technique that helps children calm their bodies, feel safe, and reconnect with their inner strength.
THE WINGS OF WELLBEING
BIG FEELINGS, GENTLE SUPPORT
The Butterfly Hug helps children understand and navigate big feelings through a comforting story and simple imagery. Using the butterfly as a guide, children learn that they can calm their bodies and care for themselves when worries feel overwhelming.
THE BUTTERFLY HUG
Children are introduced to the science-backed Butterfly Hug—a simple self-soothing practice that uses gentle tapping and breathing to calm the body and mind. The rhythmic “butterfly wings” help regulate the nervous system, slow worried thoughts, and help children feel safe and in control again.
FOR KIDS AND CAREGIVERS
Non-fiction insights are delivered through bold, playful visuals that make mental health concepts accessible and relatable for children. A companion section for caregivers explains the science behind the Butterfly Hug and offers guidance for supporting children’s emotional regulation.
Reader Voices
AS A FAMILY THERAPIST, I SEE DAILY HOW OUR CHILDREN ARE ABSORBING UNPRECEDENTED LEVELS OF TOXIC STRESS, PRESSURE, AND UNCERTAINTY. THIS HIGHLY ENGAGING AND ACCESSIBLE BOOK OFFERS SOMETHING BOTH RADICAL AND SIMPLE: A WAY FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR CAREGIVERS TO COME BACK TO THEIR BODIES, TO ONE ANOTHER, AND TO A FELT SENSE OF SAFETY THROUGH THE BUTTERFLY HUG. THE TECHNIQUE IS GROUNDED IN SOLID SCIENCE, YET ACCESSIBLE ENOUGH TO USE AT THE BREAKFAST TABLE, IN THE BACK OF A CAR, OR ON A DIFFICULT NIGHT BEFORE SLEEP. I WILL BE RECOMMENDING IT TO THE FAMILIES WITH WHOM I WORK AS A PRACTICAL AND HIGHLY EFFECTIVE TOOL FOR BUILDING RESILIENCE, REPAIRING CONNECTION, AND REMINDING EVERY CHILD THAT THEY ARE HELD WITH LOVE AND GRACE.
— DR. PAUL HOKEMEYER, J.D., PH.D., FAMILY THERAPIST
AS A PLAY THERAPIST AND UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR, I AM ALWAYS LOOKING FOR TOOLS THAT ACTUALLY WORK FOR KIDS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE BUTTERFLY HUG IS EXACTLY THAT. IT TAKES THE SCIENCE OF HOW A CHILD’S BRAIN WORKS AND TURNS IT INTO SIMPLE, HELPFUL STEPS THAT ANY CHILD CAN DO.
THIS BOOK HELPS KIDS FEEL IN CHARGE OF THEIR OWN BIG FEELINGS. IT USES GREAT EXAMPLES THAT CHILDREN FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS CAN RELATE TO, NO MATTER THEIR AGE. THE MESSAGE IS CLEAR: IT IS NORMAL TO FEEL OVERWHELMED, AND YOU ARE STRONG ENOUGH TO HANDLE IT. THIS IS A TRULY EMPOWERING RESOURCE FOR EVERY HOME.
— DR. MAGGIE PARKER, CHILD THERAPIST, PROFESSOR
"A GENTLE, REASSURING BOOK WITH BEAUTIFUL CALMING IMAGERY AND AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE ABOUT MANAGING BIG FEELINGS. AS A TEACHER, I SEE THIS AS A WONDERFUL RESOURCE FOR BOTH CLASSROOMS AND FAMILIES, HELPING CHILDREN LEARN SIMPLE, COMFORTING WAYS TO COPE WITH OVERWHELMING EMOTIONS."
— ALYSSA DILLON, ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EDUCATOR
"TEACHING SELF REGULATION SKILLS CAN BE A STRUGGLE, BUT THIS BOOK HAS BEEN A GAME CHANGER FOR MY FAMILY. FINALLY - A BOOK THAT TEACHES A SELF-REGULATION TOOL TO CHILDREN THAT MOVES BEYOND BREATHING AND INTO BILATERAL STIMULATION. THE COMBINATION OF RELATABLE EXAMPLES, VIVID IMAGERY AND CLEAR, DESCRIPTIVE INSTRUCTIONS CLICKED WITH MY 8 YEAR OLD SON AND GAVE HIM THE CONFIDENCE TO MASTER THE BUTTERFLY HUG. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK TO ANY PARENT WHO WANTS TO INTRODUCE A NEW COPING SKILL IN A LIGHT, LOVING AND EFFECTIVE WAY."
— KIRSTEN LINEHAN, PARENT
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