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EMDR and bilateral stimulation, explained clearly.
Evidence-informed reference material for clinicians working with EMDR, bilateral stimulation, remote delivery and related clinical topics.
33 articles·Glossary·Research library
LATEST · ONLINE & TELEHEALTH8 min read
Choosing EMDR Software: An Evaluation Checklist for Therapists
An objective checklist for evaluating EMDR software: therapist control, client setup, visual and auditory BLS, synchronisation, privacy, compatibility, accessibility, pricing and support.
Read article →Bilateral Stimulation10 articles
BILATERAL STIMULATION · 6 min read
Read →What is Bilateral Stimulation?
Bilateral stimulation (BLS) is alternating left–right sensory input used in EMDR therapy. Learn what it is, how it works and how clinicians use it.
BILATERAL STIMULATION · 5 min read
Read →Visual Bilateral Stimulation
Visual bilateral stimulation is the classical BLS modality in EMDR — a moving target the client tracks with their eyes. Learn how it is used and configured.
BILATERAL STIMULATION · 5 min read
Read →Auditory Bilateral Stimulation
Auditory bilateral stimulation uses tones alternating between the left and right ear. Learn how stereo BLS is used in EMDR and how to configure it online.
BILATERAL STIMULATION · 4 min read
Read →Tactile Bilateral Stimulation
Tactile bilateral stimulation delivers alternating physical sensations — taps, buzzers or self-tapping — during EMDR reprocessing.
BILATERAL STIMULATION · 5 min read
Read →Bilateral Stimulation Patterns
An overview of the seven bilateral stimulation patterns used in EMDR — horizontal, vertical, diagonal, circular, infinity, pendulum and smooth random — and when clinicians choose each.
BILATERAL STIMULATION · 4 min read
Read →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 · 4 min read
Read →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 · 4 min read
Read →The Pendulum Pattern
The pendulum pattern delivers gentle, wave-like bilateral stimulation often used for grounding, resource installation and closure.
BILATERAL STIMULATION · 7 min read
Read →Bilateral Stimulation Music
How bilateral stimulation music and stereo-panned tones work in EMDR. Evidence, use cases and how to deliver auditory BLS reliably online.
BILATERAL STIMULATION · 7 min read
Read →Using a Computer Monitor or TV as an EMDR Light Bar
How a computer monitor or TV can provide light-bar style visual bilateral stimulation: setup, positioning, fullscreen, brightness, limits and differences from dedicated hardware.
Theory & Research6 articles
THEORY & RESEARCH · 7 min read
Read →How Bilateral Stimulation Works
How does bilateral stimulation work in EMDR? A clear overview of working-memory theory, orienting response and current evidence for the mechanism of BLS.
THEORY & RESEARCH · 6 min read
Read →The Adaptive Information Processing Model
The AIP model is EMDR's theoretical foundation. It explains how memories are stored, why some become 'stuck', and how bilateral stimulation supports processing.
THEORY & RESEARCH · 6 min read
Read →EMDR 2.0
EMDR 2.0 is a working-memory-focused evolution of EMDR developed by Ad de Jongh and Suzy Matthijssen that intensifies dual-attention taxation.
THEORY & RESEARCH · 9 min read
Read →Working Memory Theory of EMDR
The working-memory theory explains how eye movements and other dual tasks may reduce memory vividness in EMDR. What the evidence supports and what remains uncertain.
THEORY & RESEARCH · 9 min read
Read →What Does Research Say About BLS Speed and Set Length in EMDR?
A research-led summary of bilateral stimulation speed and set length in EMDR: what experimental studies show, what clinical protocols describe and why no single setting is universal.
THEORY & RESEARCH · 8 min read
Read →Visual vs. Auditory vs. Tactile Bilateral Stimulation: What Does the Evidence Say?
An evidence summary comparing visual, auditory and tactile bilateral stimulation in EMDR: what studies show, where evidence is limited, and why no modality is universally superior.
EMDR Fundamentals3 articles
EMDR FUNDAMENTALS · 8 min read
Read →What is EMDR Therapy?
EMDR is an eight-phase psychotherapy for trauma developed by Francine Shapiro. Learn what EMDR is, how it works and what it treats.
EMDR FUNDAMENTALS · 6 min read
Read →EMDR for PTSD
EMDR is a first-line evidence-based treatment for PTSD. Learn what the guidelines say, what the outcomes look like and how the protocol is applied.
EMDR FUNDAMENTALS · 5 min read
Read →EMDR for Anxiety
EMDR is increasingly applied to anxiety disorders and phobias. Learn what the evidence shows and how clinicians adapt the protocol for anxiety presentations.
Online & Telehealth8 articles
ONLINE & TELEHEALTH · 7 min read
Read →Can EMDR Be Done Online?
Research and clinical guidance indicate that EMDR can be adapted for remote delivery in appropriate cases. Learn what the evidence says, important clinical considerations, and when in-person care may be more appropriate.
ONLINE & TELEHEALTH · 6 min read
Read →Online Bilateral Stimulation
Online bilateral stimulation delivers visual, auditory and combined BLS through a browser so therapists can run remote EMDR alongside any video platform.
ONLINE & TELEHEALTH · 7 min read
Read →Remote EMDR Therapy
Remote EMDR is the delivery of the standard EMDR protocol via video. A practical guide to setup, safety, protocol fidelity and BLS delivery online.
ONLINE & TELEHEALTH · 6 min read
Read →Telehealth for Psychologists
A practical guide to telehealth for psychologists — legal frameworks, video platforms, session structure, informed consent and specialized tools like BLS.
ONLINE & TELEHEALTH · 5 min read
Read →Online Therapy Tools
The essential online therapy tools clinicians need in 2026 — video, scheduling, notes, and specialized modality tools such as bilateral stimulation.
ONLINE & TELEHEALTH · 7 min read
Read →EMDR App vs Browser-Based EMDR
Therapists searching for an EMDR app usually want therapist-controlled bilateral stimulation. Compare native EMDR apps with browser-based EMDR on install friction, device support and control.
ONLINE & TELEHEALTH · 9 min read
Read →How to Set Up an Online EMDR Session: Step-by-Step Clinical Workflow
A step-by-step technical workflow for setting up an online EMDR session: therapist and client preparation, video, sharing the BLS link, checks, running sets and closure.
ONLINE & TELEHEALTH · 6 min read
Read →What Does a Client See During an Online EMDR Session?
A walk-through of the client side of an online EMDR session in BilateralSync: the session link, the preparation screen, visual and auditory BLS, fullscreen, and what the client never has to manage.
Clinical Practice4 articles
CLINICAL PRACTICE · 8 min read
Read →EMDR Phase 4: Desensitization
Phase 4 is where bilateral stimulation drives desensitization of the target memory. Learn what happens step-by-step and how to run Phase 4 online.
CLINICAL PRACTICE · 6 min read
Read →EMDR Best Practices
EMDR best practices for protocol fidelity, client safety, dissociation management, documentation and self-care — the practical clinical baseline.
CLINICAL PRACTICE · 9 min read
Read →Preparing Clients for Online EMDR
A practical checklist for preparing clients for online EMDR: technical setup, physical environment, screen and audio, privacy, connection reliability and safety planning.
CLINICAL PRACTICE · 7 min read
Read →Remote EMDR: Grounding, Affect Regulation and Session Closure
Practical considerations for grounding, affect regulation and closing a remote EMDR session: planning ahead, the client's environment, lost connections and individual clinical judgment.