CD, 2003

Description

A compilation of outstanding bilateral sound tracks from David Grand’s 6 previous BioLateral CDs. Each recording has been remastered and has tracks added for richer, more dimensional sound. This provides both more listening pleasure and more neurophysiological stimulation.

FAQ

• BioLateral CDs and tapes take advantage of the client's ability to process through auditory stimulation and provide an effective, low-cost means of effecting left/right aural tones and produce bilateral stimulation, an alternative to eye movement.

• Client eye strain, as well as therapist arm and shoulder stress are eliminated.

• The passive stimulation of BioLateral tapes may reduce client distraction.

• The tapes allow for each set to continue as long as you or the client chooses. Many EMDR therapists have reported that educated clients are often better able to determine the length of a set as they are witnessing the processing "from the inside."

• BioLateral can even be played during a non EMDR session which may deepen the process and enhance insights.

• Many EMDR therapists have reported that BioLateral has helped some dissociative clients process with less agitation.

• BioLateral can be used in between sessions to help the client relax and control anxiety and insomnia.

Reviews

"After almost 18 years of clinical work with an extremely varied caseload, the biggest change to my life was the discovery of EMDR. The second biggest change, as my proficiency increased, was discovering the effectiveness of using the Audio mode following its introduction to me, by David Grand, at one of my trainings. All modes have their use but I almost routinely use audio now, finding the patients, from teens to adult, often prefer this method. They seem to more easily process and tolerate longer sets and appreciate having control over the length of set, although the clinician can always intervene if necessary. I hope that research soon validates what seems clinically highly efficient.

I regard the BioLateral tapes as quite unique in that you can select one for the needs of your client. For some specialist applications, the client can be instructed to assist themselves on a much more frequent basis than you can offer clinical time. Some patents who have first undergone EMDR have reported profound relaxation using a BioLateral tape which they have not found in other methods of relaxation. Others that have been afraid of the process have been reassured by the gentleness of the BioLateral tapes and have felt that they can allow more graded exposure to their fears during sessions. However, I do not let them make the mistake of thinking they are simple relaxation tapes. They have the power of the full EMDR process and should only be used 'as prescribed' under supervision. I would be pleased to recommend them to any therapist."

Philip Dutton, EMDR Institute Facilitator
Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Central Scotland UK

"I've been using your Biolateral CD with my clients and am very pleased with it. It has made the work more fluid, as there is more focus on the processing with less concern for both the client and me on the eye hand movements. I have observed an additional benefit for the therapist, one that I don't remember you speaking of. I have done hundreds of sessions with clients who had big T traumas-childhood sexual and physical abuse, abandonment, sexual assault, etc. and had been experiencing a high level of vicarious trauma in the past. I was even having nightmares about being in wars, being held captive and being attacked, in addition to having somatic symptoms that were similar to those of the clients I was treating. Even though I attempted to de-brief myself after EMDR sessions by using EM's I wasn't all that successful. Now, however, by using the CD for the EMDR session, I am physically further away and am able to ground myself much better during the process. I am no longer experiencing anywhere near the distress that I encountered in the past, when I was so close to the clients face and body (as was necessary for the Eye Movements). I think I am more highly sensitive than most and maybe have a more permeable aura and I'm guessing that I was absorbing what they were releasing. So the use of the auditory stimulation has been a real gift to me."

Ann Herrmann, MSW, LCSW

"I've been using the Bio-lateral #1 with a sexually abused teen who is incarcerated in juvenile detention. In three sessions he processed a horrendous abuse experience and went from anger so strong his head was exploding to the wonderful post EMDR statement 'It's all in the past now.' I wanted to thank you for producing the tapes because there was no way this boy would feel comfortable with the other forms of bi-lateral stimulation."

Jim Van der May, ACSW

"I am using your bi-lateral tapes a lot and love them. Often when a client is resistant to, or afraid of eye movements and finds the headphones too intense, I use a boom box, set on very low volume, with the speakers about eight feet apart, with the client centered between them. It seems to help processing and doesn't get in the way of the discussion. I go ahead and do the protocol but don't stop to do EM's and say 'think about that.' I just let the silence, with the tape playing, do it for me. Seems to work."

Chris Kornbluth, LCSW

"I had a session with a ballet teacher a few weeks ago that shows the power of EMDR and your tape (as if you needed any convincing) but is perhaps good feedback. 'Amazing change and yet so easily done with your tape.' "

Bill Wrigley
Clinical Psychologist, Australia

"As I've said before, your Biolateral CD's are amazing and the results have been beyond my hopes. Thanks a lot, David."

Mary Kay Neumann, MSSW

"This week, I have gone from EM's to your tapes with 5 clients and all of them ere able to process at a much deeper level in a shorter amount of time. They all felt being able to close their eyes and control the length of stimulation was extremely helpful. Thanks so much for these invaluable tapes. They truly do make a difference for people."

Linda Richards, MS L2

About the Author

David Grand is in full-time psychotherapy and performance enhancement practice in Bellmore, Woodmere and Manhattan, New York. He conducts individual and group supervision and is a consultant on clinical issues, practice management and practice development. David Grand is also known for his dramatic success stories in improving the performance of business executives, professional athletes, performing and creative artists. He completed a Certificate in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy from the Society for Psychoanalytic Study and Research in 1984. David is trained as an EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) facilitator and has presented at the 1995, 1996 and 1997 EMDR International Conferences. He has lectured at both the 1991 ICAAP (International Association for the Advancement of Private Practice) International Conference, and the 1988 National Conference of the Committee on Psychoanalysis. David has written a chapter in the upcoming book, Extending EMDR. His monograph, The Psychodynamics of Practice Resistance: Conflicts Regarding the Development of Private Practice, was published in the fall 1993 edition of the journal, Psychotherapy in Private Practice.

David is the developer and producer of the BioLateral audiotapes and CDs which integrate EMDR and sound therapy. Over 2000 of these tapes have been sold and are being used across the US and in Europe, South America and Australia. He has also innovated and lectured on the synthesis of EMDR tactile pressuring and accupressure.

David has been featured in The New York Times and Newsday and has appeared on both radio and NBC Extra regarding his work with railroad engineers suffering with post traumatic stress disorder resulting from accidents and pedestrian suicides. He is the chairman of the EMDR-HAP (Humanitarian Assistance Programs) and has coordinated, under the auspices of the EMDR-HAP, a pro bono training for clinicians in Northern Ireland and Dunblane, Scotland. He is the co-coordinator of the HAP Inner Cities Trainings on Long Island and Bedford/Stuyvesant, New York.

David is the past president of the New York State Society for Clinical Social Work, Nassau Chapter, past president of the Association for Psychoanalytic Study and Research and Charter Member of EMDRIA (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing International Association).