Question 1

What is bilateral stimulation in EMDR?

Accepted Answer

Bilateral stimulation (BLS) is a core component of EMDR therapy where alternating sensory input is used to help process traumatic memories. The three main forms are visual (following a moving dot or light), auditory (alternating tones in each ear), and tactile (tapping or vibration on alternate sides of the body).

Question 2

Is this EMDR tool free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. CoralEHR's EMDR bilateral stimulation tool is completely free with no signup required. All BLS patterns, atmosphere presets, audio, haptic features, and template saving/sharing are available at no cost.

Question 3

Can I use this tool for telehealth EMDR sessions?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Go fullscreen and share your screen via Zoom, Doxy, Google Meet, or any telehealth platform. For real-time control, use the Go Live feature to create a session link your client opens on their device.

Question 4

What is SUDS and VOC in EMDR?

Accepted Answer

SUDS (Subjective Units of Disturbance Scale) measures distress from 0-10. VOC (Validity of Cognition) measures how true a positive belief feels from 1-7. EMDR therapists track both throughout processing to monitor treatment progress.

Question 5

How do I save and share BLS configurations?

Accepted Answer

Configure your preferred BLS settings, then click Save Template. Name your template, add tags, and choose whether to share publicly. You get a shareable link that opens the tool with your exact configuration.

Question 6

What keyboard shortcuts are available?

Accepted Answer

Spacebar starts and stops BLS. Arrow keys adjust speed. Number keys 1-5 switch atmosphere presets. These shortcuts work when the tool has focus.

Question 7

Is this tool HIPAA compliant?

Accepted Answer

The BLS tool runs entirely in your browser. No patient data or session recordings are transmitted. Templates contain only BLS configuration settings, not patient information.

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