What is the butterfly hug?

Hugs don't only make you feel good, but researchers have found that hugging has shown to actually help individuals heal. Debbie Augenthaler, a psychotherapist in New York City, said one particular hug can help when one is feeling anxious or stressed. It is called the butterfly hug. The butterfly hug was created in 1998 by therapists who worked with children in the aftermath a natural disaster in Mexico City.