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BLS Arcade: Beyond the Moving Dot

A professional suite of interactive, gamified, and calming bilateral tools that keep clients engaged and anchored during processing. Built exclusively for licensed therapists.

COMING SOON

BLS Arcade VR — The First Browser-Native, Gamified Bilateral Stimulation Experience in VR

Take EMDR to the next level with our upcoming WebXR mode. Designed for Meta Quest and compatible headsets, BLS Arcade VR surrounds your clients in calming, 3D therapeutic environments with synchronized visual, auditory, and tactile stimulation — all in perfect bilateral rhythm.

Trilateral BLS Synchronized 3D visual tracking, spatial audio panning, and alternating controller haptics — all three stimulus channels firing in perfect bilateral rhythm.

 

Immersive Containment Zero real-world distractions. Clients are fully enclosed in the therapeutic environment — no screens, notifications, or room intrusions.

 

No App Store Needed Runs directly in the headset's browser via WebXR. No download, no installation — your client opens a link and they are in.

What Is Bilateral Stimulation — and Why Does the Visual Matter?

 

Traditional light bars and moving dots are effective, but they can also feel clinical, sterile, or even intimidating for some clients. For others — particularly neurodivergent clients, children, and those who habituate quickly — a featureless stimulus can quietly undermine engagement and dual awareness.

 

BLS Arcade changes the dynamic. By transforming bilateral eye movements into engaging games and calming visual environments, we give clients more ways to stay present and connected during the therapeutic process. Playful, joyous, and interest-based approaches can strengthen the sense of safety in session, deepen the therapeutic alliance, and open new pathways for engagement — across modalities.

 

Whether you are working with children, teens, adults, or neurodivergent clients, BLS Arcade offers a growing library of interactive visual experiences that help clients stay anchored while supporting deep therapeutic work.

Designed by a Therapist. Built for Real Sessions.

BLS Arcade was created by a practicing trauma therapist who understands that one size rarely fits all. Here is what that means in practice.

 

Benefit 1 — More Than a Moving Dot

Provide a variety of visual experiences so you can adapt to individual client preferences rather than asking every client to adapt to the same clinical format.

 

Benefit 2 — Neurodivergent-Friendly

Flexible options let you experiment with different visual environments and collaborate with clients on what feels most comfortable for their unique sensory needs and attention styles.

 

Benefit 3 — Telehealth-Ready

Use BLS Arcade during online therapy sessions, telehealth appointments, or in-person sessions with a shared screen. No client downloads or accounts required — ever.

 

Benefit 4 — Built for Therapist Flexibility

Simple controls designed to keep your focus on the client, not the technology. Adjust speed, mode, and visuals instantly, mid-session if needed.

A Growing Library, One Platform

Every tool is purpose-built for clinical use — combining evidence-based bilateral stimulation with thoughtful, engaging design. New experiences are added regularly.

Created by Sam Bergstein, LCSW (CA #136811), LISW-S (OH #I.1901939-SUPV)

-Licensed to provide psychotherapy in California and Ohio (therapy services are offered separately through Mantra Mental Health LLC).

-The Guided Studio provides educational resources and tools for therapists and is not a provider of mental health care.

-These materials are intended to support clinical work and are not therapy, supervision, or a substitute for clinical judgment.

-Use of this website or its resources does not establish a therapeutic relationship.

Systemic Consent EMDR Framework™ is a trademark of The Guided Studio. All rights reserved.​

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