When people hear about Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, they often associate it with the process of bilateral stimulation (BLS)—such as following a moving light, listening to alternating tones, or experiencing tactile taps. While BLS is a key element in working with an EMDR therapist, EMDR is much more than just the stimulation itself. It’s rooted in a unique theoretical framework called Adaptive Information Processing (AIP), which helps explain w
