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How does bilateral stimulation work in EMDR

How does bilateral stimulation work in EMDR? It might not.

Post author:Dr. Matt B
Post published: June 30, 2026
Post category:Research
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Research finds that eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy (EMDR) is effective for PTSD. However, the scientific community still does not fully understand how bilateral stimulation (BLS) works in EMDR.…

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