How does Bilateral Stimulation (BLS) work in EMDR Therapy?

How does BLS actually work? We're here to uncover the science behind this technique. Through a combination of carefully crafted eye movements, taps, or auditory cues, BLS stimulates both sides of the brain, facilitating the processing and integration of distressing memories, emotions, and experiences. By engaging the brain's natural adaptive processes, BLS helps individuals reprocess traumatic events, leading to significant reductions in distress and the development of more adaptive beliefs and responses.

[deethompson]

EMDR gave me my life back - at the age of 14 i was abducted, held captive for approximately 10 hours taunted, raped and threatened with murder. This manifest some years later ( aged 21 ) As Severe Agoraphobia, PTSD. There's so much more to this however, I had many talking therapies over the years which didn't really work . I came across EMDR in my 40's and this truly set me free - I joined the police with the soul intention of helping other victims of crime - I'm a big advocate of EMDR . If you're reading this and suffering in anyway, seek out a reputable therapist and get your life back Free of anxiety, depression and those horrendous panic attacks. The money that you may spend on a holiday is better spent on getting your life back - The rest of your life will then be a holiday. Please don't suffer, get yourself some EMDR therapy 🙏❤ It also works for confidence building too. If you need to give a speech or are nervous about an interview or getting married EMDR Will help with all of this - May you find your inner freedom like I have - I'm now 61yrs young ❤

[ghosticyuppy]

Thank you for the great information. EMDR is life changing. It works faster than other trauma therapies for sure.

[Windowswatcher]

What a superb explanation of BLS and how it works... I really feel that I've got a grip on it now, that I understand the process. Thank you.

[AriesFae]

This is quite similar to hypnosis, in theory.

[chuck]

Nothing happens to assist the client who had experienced severe emotional neglect and abuse. EMDR may work for those who had less severe issues. Otherwise, don't waste your time and money. Personally, I think it's all a bunch of hype.