Bilateral Stimulation and the Brain (What is it and how can it help??)
Bilateral Stimulation and the Brain (What is it and how can it help??)
Bilateral Stimulation and the Brain (What is it and how can it help??) : Eye movements and bilateral stimulation in therapy, it’s already working...
William Shakespeare once said “The Eyes are the window to your soul”. And it is widely and rightfully contended across fields and disciplines that through observing eye movements and eye regard, experts can detect lies, determine sobriety, and assess mental health status and neurological functioning. Eye movement therapies, such as Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), which is empirically proven to be a safe and effective treatment for trauma and psychological distress, has emerged as the preferred form of treatment and the new standard of care. So let’s explore...
Bilateral stimulation is the use of sight, sound, or touch, across the midline of the body, occurring in a back and forth, side-to-side pattern. The rhythmic pattern of movement across the midline helps to activate and balance activity in both sides of the brain.
Smooth pursuit eye movements are the the voluntary tracking of a moving object by the eyes at a steady coordinated pace. These movements are controlled, intentional, and require the coordinated effort of multiple areas of the brain to predict movement, consolidate images, and distinguish threat from opportunity.
So, moving right along, by using an approach like ART, that combines bilateral stimulation with smooth pursuit eye movements, both hemispheres of the brain are engaged, and areas of the brain that are normally preoccupied or tasked with seemingly different and/or distinct functions are directed to work together and communicate. Essentially, we are able to use, dedicate, and direct our brain to relax, problem solve, put things in perspective, and worry less.
If you are motivated to feel and function better, if you can move your eyes back and forth, and if you can hold a thought, ART and Chris Long and the other clinicians at Harper Therapy can help. Call 813-434-3639 or use the form below to schedule your appointment or a free consultation to find out more about Accelerated Resolution Therapy.
