How Does Bi Lateral Stimulation Help Process Traumatic Memories In EMDR Therapy

How Does Bi-lateral Stimulation Help Process Traumatic Memories in EMDR Therapy?

By Tara Rullo, LCSW

You may have come across the term bi-lateral stimulation as a component of EMDR therapy, and have felt unsure of what it really means. Let's look at what it is and why it is used in EMDR.