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Tactile Tappers Guide (For Therapists & Clients)

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

Client Guide

 

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