The following information will help therapists and clients who wish to use the Bilateral Base ‘Tappers’ for Tactile Stimulation.
If you do not yet have a pair of Bilateral Base Tactile Tappers, they can be ordered here
Please choose whichever option is relevant for you:
Therapist Guide #
The Tactile Tappers are intended to be used for bilateral stimulation (BLS), usually as part of EMDR therapy.
The Tappers are suitable for online and in-person EMDR therapy.
The Tappers are designed for use with Bilateral Base’s Online EMDR Platform and must be connected to a USB port on a compatible device.
What’s included in the box? #
- 1 x pair of Tactile Tappers
- USB-A to Micro USB Cable
- USB-C to USB-A Adaptor
- Protective cloth bag
- Instruction Manual
Device Minimum Requirements: #
- Compatible with Windows-PC, Mac & Android Tablets/Phones
- Browsers – Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge (version 79+)
- Not compatible with Apple iPad/iPhone
Quickstart Guide For In-Person Sessions #
The below steps will enable you to quickly get your Tactile Tappers set up and ready to use for an in-person session.
- Connect the Tappers to your Windows-PC, Mac or Android device using the supplied cable
- Go to your ‘Practice Manager’ (bilateralbase.com/pm)
- Select ‘Start Session -> In-Person -> Tactile
- Click ‘Connect Tactile Tappers’ (The first time the Tappers are connected, a window will appear showing an option labelled ‘BilateralBase USB Tactile’ you MUST click to select this option, then click ‘Connect’ at the bottom of the window.)
- The Tactile Tappers will vibrate a few times to indicate that they are connected and ready to use.
- The Tappers can just be unplugged when you are finished using them
For more information about using BLS in your therapy room including using tactile tappers as part of a remote control + display set up see In-Person BLS Tools Guide.
Client Guide #
What’s included in the box? #
- 1 x pair of Tactile Tappers
- USB-A to Micro USB Cable
- USB-C to USB-A Adaptor
- Protective cloth bag
- Instruction Manual
Device Minimum Requirements: #
- Tappers are compatible with Windows-PC, Mac & Android Tablets/Phones
- Browsers – Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge (version 79+)
- Not compatible with Apple iPad/iPhone
Tactile Setup (For Clients) #
- Connect the Tactile Tappers to your Windows-PC, Mac or Android device using the supplied cable
- Open your session link (provided by your therapist) and complete the steps for webcam and audio setup
- Once you have completed setup and have reached the session screen, select ‘More Options’ at the bottom right of your screen. This can be done before or during your session.
- Select ‘Connect BLS devices’ – Select ‘Connect Tactile Tappers’ (The first time the Tappers are connected, a window will appear showing an option called ‘BilateralBase USB Tactile’. You MUST click on this option to select it. Until you select it the ‘Connect’ button will not be active.)
- The Tactile Tappers will vibrate to indicate that they are connected and ready to use
- Select ‘Close’ at the top of the ‘Connect BLS Devices’ Panel – Your therapist will now be able to remotely control the Tactile Tappers during your session
- At the end of the session simply unplug the Tappers from your device
