The therapist may use cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, gestalt or other methods of psychotherapy. Whatever techniques are used, the therapist takes time to get to know the patient, targets problem areas to work on and helps the patient establish a sense of safety and comfort. Bi-lateral stimulation may occur in a variety of ways as mentioned earlier. The patient may follow the movement of the therapist's finger back and forth, alternately tap hands or feet, or listen to a tape that produces sound in each ear. Whatever methods are used the bi-lateral stimulation produces a variety of different results, according to the person and the problem.
Anxiety tends to diminish and the person feels more relaxed.
New insights and emotions come forth and negative beliefs start to change. As a result, patients find they are better able to understand their difficulties and to change them and thus live a more powerful and enjoyable life. To be published in a future edition of New York City Voices . Eliminate the negative. Latch on to the affirmative.