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Bilateral Stimulation Lightbar

Visual BLS tool for EMDR-style sessions (Shapiro method), not affiliated. Independent open-source tool. Not affiliated with EMDR Institute or EMDR associations.

A standalone, privacy-focused web application for Visual Bilateral Stimulation (BLS). This tool is designed to support focus, relaxation, and techniques used in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) / ДПДГ (Десенсибилизация и переработка движением глаз).

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🌟 Features

  • Visual Stimulation: Configurable moving dot (Horizontal, Infinity Loop, Circle).
  • Audio Engine V5:
    • Local File Persistence: Supports secure local file access (File System Access API) so you don't have to re-select files every session.
    • Web URL: Play audio directly from direct web links.
    • Fallback Support: Works on all modern browsers.
  • Granular Control: Adjust speed, dot size, colors, and rest duration.
  • Smart Navigation: "Next/Previous" buttons handle both motion stages and rest phases intelligently.
  • Multilingual: Supports English, Russian, Spanish, French, Chinese, and Arabic (RTL).
  • Privacy First: No data collection. All settings and file handles are stored locally on your device.

🚀 Usage

Running Locally

Simply open the index.html file in any modern web browser. No server required.

Online Demo

Click here to run the tool

⚙️ Configuration

  1. Motion: Choose between Horizontal, Infinity, or Circular patterns.
  2. Audio: Upload a local MP3 or paste a URL for background ambience.
  3. Appearance: Customize colors for the background, dot, and rest screens to suit your sensitivity.

⚠️ Medical Disclaimer

This software is NOT a medical device.

It is a self-help tool for visual stimulation. It replaces neither professional medical advice not therapy. If you suffer from PTSD, dissociation, panic attacks, epilepsy, or photosensitivity, please consult a qualified health professional before using this tool.

⚖️ Legal & Trademark Disclaimer

Independent Open-Source Tool: This project is an independent open-source initiative and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with the EMDR Institute, Inc. or Francine Shapiro.

Trademark Notice: EMDR is a registered trademark of the E.M.D.R. Institute, Inc. This tool is a visual aid for bilateral stimulation and is not an official "EMDR" product.

🤝 Community & Support

💡 If this project helped you, please consider giving it a Star (⭐) on GitHub! It helps others find this tool.

📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

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Independent, privacy-focused visual bilateral stimulation tool (BLS) for EMDR-style sessions. Runs in browser context, offline-ready.

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