FEATURE · PATTERNS · F7
Seven patterns, one keystroke apart.
Every standard bilateral stimulation pattern the EMDR literature covers, with adjustable speed, size and colour.
DEFINITION
Custom patterns are the set of geometric motions the target can follow — horizontal, vertical, diagonal, circular, infinity, pendulum and smooth random — each with independent speed, size and colour.
What it is
Seven configurable patterns covering the standard bilateral stimulation modalities used in EMDR practice.
Why it matters clinically
Different clients respond to different motion profiles. Being able to change pattern quickly during a set supports live clinical titration.
How BilateralSync implements it
Pattern selection is one keystroke or one click. Every pattern updates on the client screen with sub-100 ms latency.
Frequently asked questions
Which patterns are available?＋
Seven: horizontal, vertical, diagonal, circular, infinity (figure-eight), pendulum and smooth random. Speed, target size and colour are independently adjustable.
Can I switch patterns mid-set?＋
Yes. Pattern changes take effect immediately on the client screen through the same low-latency channel that carries speed and audio.
Is there evidence that one pattern is better than another?＋
Studies comparing patterns have not consistently favoured one over another. Pattern selection is typically based on client comfort and clinical judgment.
Related reading
Bilateral Stimulation
Bilateral Stimulation Patterns
An overview of common bilateral stimulation patterns used in EMDR — horizontal, infinity, circular and pendulum — and when clinicians choose each.
Bilateral Stimulation
Horizontal Eye Movements
Horizontal eye movements are the classical bilateral stimulation modality in EMDR. Learn why they are the default and how to configure them online.
Bilateral Stimulation
The Infinity Pattern
The infinity (lemniscate) pattern moves the visual target along a figure-eight path. Learn why clinicians use it and how it compares to horizontal BLS.
Bilateral Stimulation
The Pendulum Pattern
The pendulum pattern delivers gentle, wave-like bilateral stimulation often used for grounding, resource installation and closure.