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EMDR / bilateral stimulation

For appropriately qualified practitioners, metacards provides visual and audio bilateral stimulation within the digital workspace. Movement, pace, duration and sound can be controlled during the process.

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Work directly with metacards: The function is an optional Premium extension and does not replace professional qualification, assessment or process responsibility. metacards makes no therapeutic or medical efficacy claim.

Professional context

Putting EMDR and BLS in context

EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and originates in trauma therapy. Bilateral stimulation refers to alternating visual, auditory or tactile stimuli.

Use in coaching is not the same as trauma therapy. The practitioner must assess the topic, setting, stability and boundaries within their qualifications.

How metacards supports a facilitated BLS sequence

  1. Check the frameClarify suitability, purpose, stop signals and a safe response to possible distress.
  2. Set the stimulusChoose movement mode, pace, time limit and optional bilateral sound for the situation.
  3. Control the sequenceStart, stop and pace remain directly controllable during the online session.
  4. Discuss observationsThe practitioner facilitates reflection; metacards performs no diagnosis or automated evaluation.

What metacards contributes

Visual BLS

A moving point can be guided in different movement modes and at adjustable speeds.

Audio BLS

Optional alternating sounds can supplement visual stimulation when professionally appropriate.

Direct process control

Pace, duration, start and stop remain with the facilitating practitioner.

Within the wider coaching process

The BLS function can be used alongside a separate video or audio conversation. It sits within the metacards workspace but is not presented as an automated treatment protocol, diagnostic tool or video-conferencing system.

The visual workspace is not an isolated method board: workspaces can remain connected to client, topics and session and be revisited later alongside separate session notes.

Clear professional and technical limits

metacards does not decide whether EMDR or BLS is suitable for a person or situation. Clinical and therapeutic work requires appropriate qualifications, professional responsibility and a suitable safety framework.

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Pricing

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Frequently asked questions

What does the EMDR/BLS extension provide?

It provides controllable visual and audio bilateral stimuli inside the metacards workspace.

Which settings can be controlled?

Depending on the mode, controls include movement type, pace, time limit and sound as well as start and stop.

Is it an automated EMDR protocol?

No. It provides the technical stimulus. Suitability, facilitation and professional responsibility remain with the qualified practitioner.

Is EMDR/BLS included in regular Premium access?

No. EMDR/BLS is an optional extension for users with active Premium access and is not a third main plan.

Evaluate the EMDR/BLS function in metacards

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