My T says sit comfortably, lower your gaze to a spot on the floor, do deep belly breathing, and then put your hands in the position shown in the video. She suggests using firm taps at a pace that feels right for you. Do alternate tapping for at least one full minute.

She also suggests practicing at neutral moments before beginning to use it for calming... just to build up positive associations with the activity before your use it to calm for stress.

I have been practicing this for just over a week and now use it all the time for calming. It works really well to help calm me.

Next question: Will you give the butterfly hug a try?