First response to emotional distress

The 5-Step Protocol

The 5-step
Protocol

The 5-Step Protocol is a simple, effective method for managing emotional distress and physical reactions during times of stress or crisis. Designed by experts in trauma and resilience, this evidence-based approach helps individuals regain calm, build resilience, and support others. Whether you’re facing a personal challenge or helping someone in need, these steps empower you to respond effectively and restore balance.

STEP
1
The Butterfly Tap
STEP
2
Basic Grounding
STEP
3
Self-Soothing and Regulation
STEP
4
Discharge
STEP
5
Ressource
Uniqueness

Simple.

Easy to understand, use and teach.

Both a collective and individual approach

Efficient.

A short intervention of 1 to 4 sessions.

Helping people in less than 2 months.

Trusted.

Trusted by ministries, institutions, hospitals.

Anchored in Neuroscience2 on-going clinical research trials15 years in the field.

Flexible.

A range of tools adapted to different targets : children & educators, communities leaders, medical staff, therapists.

Increase ability to flag and relieve emotionally distressed individuals, who need more in-depth treatments.

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Beyond
the Protocol​

EmotionAid® is a brief, effective intervention designed for emotional first aid and self-regulation. Rooted in breakthroughs in neuroscience, it provides a rapid reset of the body’s physiological communication system – linking the brain and the autonomic nervous system. Some of its core principles are drawn from Somatic Experiencing®.

Proven in the field, EmotionAid® has been approved by Helsinki committees for research on preventing burnout among hospital staff, and studies in this area are currently underway.

In addition, EmotionAid® serves as a highly effective training tool for therapists, offering a concise and efficient somatic modality.

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