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.
Quickstart Guide For Online Sessions #
- Ensure your client has a pair of Tactile Tappers and ask them to follow the client instructions below.
- Begin the session with the client and then open ‘BLS Settings’ and select the Tactile Tappers as an option for BLS. You will then be able to control the tappers remotely.
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