Therapist directed
bilateral eye movements are the most commonly used external stimulus, but a variety of other stimuli including hand - tapping and audio bilateral stimulation are often used.
Not exact matches
During the processing phases of EMDR, the client attends to the disturbing memory in multiple brief sets of about 15 — 30 seconds, while simultaneously focusing on the
bilateral stimulation (e.g., therapist - directed lateral
eye movement, alternate hand - tapping, or
bilateral auditory tones).
It also uses the unique element of
bilateral stimulation (e.g.
eye movements, tones, or tapping).
EMDR therapy incorporates
eye movements or other
bilateral stimulation into a comprehensive approach that processes and releases information trapped in the mind and body, freeing people from disturbing images and body sensations, debilitating emotions, and restrictive beliefs.
I use
eye movements, or other types of
bilateral stimulation, to process traumatic memories and disturbing emotions.
Practitioners use
bilateral stimulation, such as
eye movements, to help the client process unresolved memories from adverse experiences.