Sending You Butterfly Hugs
From the “You Can Do Hard Things” Series
“Love Does Not Stop When We Are Apart.”
A lifeline for families facing separation grounded in science, wrapped in love.
Coming May 2026
THE STORY
Waiting is hard.
Whether it is for a day, a week, or longer, separation can leave children feeling disconnected,
anxious, and alone.
But you can help them bridge the distance.
Sending You Butterfly Hugs is more than just a heartwarming story. Through gentle rhymes
and comforting illustrations, this book teaches children a powerful, tangible coping skill to
navigate their big emotions.
Readers are guided through the “Butterfly Hug” a self-soothing technique that allows children to physically tap into their happiest memories and feel the warmth of their loved one’s connection, no matter the distance.
“Help the child in your life discover that they are never truly alone—because you are always right there, in their heart.”
THE METHOD & INSPIRATION
Bridging the Distance
Written by award winning Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Lisa Bond Parsons,
this story acts as a bridge for children navigating the ache of separation whether
caused by military deployment, divorce, incarceration, or family transitions.
Grounded in Evidence
This book utilizes the “Butterfly Hug” a form of bilateral stimulation often used in therapy
to help the brain process emotions and strengthen positive neural networks. By combining the power of attachment with simple somatic movement, this story empowers children to self-soothe, transforming moments of loneliness into moments of deep, comforting connection.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Lisa Bond Parsons, M.Ed, LPCC-S, NCC, RPT-S
Recognized as “Berea’s Best Family Counselor” annually since 2016 and the
Kentucky Counseling Association’s “Outstanding Mental Health Counselor” in 2022,
Lisa brings over 35 years of family advocacy experience to her writing.
Lisa incorporates butterfly tapping with her clients to help instill positive beliefs and
promote healing. As a mother of five and a wife of over three decades,
she understands that parenting is the hardest, most vital work we do.
She founded the Parsons Counseling Training Institute to equip professionals and
parents with practical interventions, driven by her belief that every child possesses
the inner strength to heal and thrive.
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- Target Audience: Children Ages 4 – 10
- Category: Social Emotional Learning / Parenting
- Price: $15.00 USD
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