Virtual EMDR Light Bar: A Free Professional Alternative
Physical EMDR light bars can cost hundreds of dollars, creating a barrier to accessible therapy. Bilateral Focus provides a high-quality, web-based alternative that delivers the same visual and auditory bilateral stimulation (BLS) used by clinicians worldwide.
Why Use a Digital Light Bar?
A virtual EMDR light bar uses horizontal saccadic eye movements to facilitate the reprocessing of traumatic memories. By following a moving target across the screen, the user engages the brain's orienting response, which helps lower the vividness and distress of stored memories.
The primary goal of an EMDR light bar is to facilitate dual attention stimulus. As the user follows a moving light with their eyes, it taxes the working memory, which is thought to assist in the processing of traumatic or stressful memories.
Key Features of Our Virtual Tool:
- Customizable Speed (Hz): Match the alternation rate to the client's comfort level, from slow grounding to rapid reprocessing.
- Integrated Audio: Synced bilateral pips complement the visual movement for a multi-sensory experience.
- No Installation Required: Works instantly in any browser, making it ideal for telehealth and remote sessions.
- Zero Cost: A professional-grade tool accessible to everyone, regardless of budget.
How to Use This Tool in Therapy
If you are a clinician using this tool via telehealth, simply have the client open bilateralfocus.com on their own device while you guide the session via video call. This prevents the "lag" or "stutter" often associated with screen-sharing visual stimulation.
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For a full neurobiological breakdown, see our core guide on Brain Mechanisms.