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Soothing Self-Touch
Place hand on heart or cheek 2 min — your body knows kindness.
Goal
Activate soothing nervous system (attachment) via self-physical touch.
Steps
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Pick spot: heart, cheek, neck.
Expected Outcome
Immediate
Real nervous system calming.
Evidence base
School: Polyvagal Theory / Attachment
Founders: Stephen Porges · Kristin Neff (2011)
Porges Polyvagal 1994; Neff applied it.
Keywords
#self-touch#لمس-ذاتي#polyvagal#porges#neff#تهدئة#soothing#عصبي#nervous-system#نظام تعلّق#attachment-system#لمسة القلب#heart-touch#هدوء قبل النوم#pre-sleep-calm#عصب حائر#vagus-nerve#دفء ذاتي#self-warmth#إحراج اللمس الذاتي#self-touch-discomfort#تنشيط اللمس الذاتي#هدوء بالإشارة الجسدية#تنشيط جهاز التهدئة#soothing-system-activation
Frequently asked questions
How long does "Soothing Self-Touch" take?
This exercise takes about 3 minutes, practiced solo in a Somatic format.
When will I notice the effect of "Soothing Self-Touch"?
Real nervous system calming. In the short term: You learn to self-soothe without anyone.
Is "Soothing Self-Touch" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Polyvagal Theory / Attachment (Stephen Porges, Kristin Neff (2011)). Porges Polyvagal 1994; Neff applied it.
Is "Soothing Self-Touch" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Beginner. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.
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