Movement is a powerful tool for healing trauma and enhancing emotional regulation. This expanded course explores the neuroscientific basis and clinical applications of bilateral movement techniques, such as bilateral stimulation in EMDR, rhythmic movement, bilateral drawing, and additional sensorimotor approaches. Participants will learn how bilateral movement engages the brain, regulates the nervous system, and facilitates trauma processing in individuals with PTSD, anxiety, and other trauma-related conditions. The session will examine the role of eye movements, tapping, and auditory stimulation in trauma therapy, as well as the therapeutic benefits of rhythmic activities such as walking, drumming, drawing, and other similar practices. Clinicians will gain practical strategies for integrating movement-based techniques into their practice to support clients in managing distress, improving emotional resilience, and fostering mind-body connection. By the end of the course, participants will have a deeper understanding of how motion can be harnessed as a tool for healing and self-regulation in trauma-informed care.

Upon the completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Describe the neurobiological mechanisms of bilateral movement techniques, including how they influence brain function, nervous system regulation, and emotional processing in individuals affected by trauma.
• Identify at least three bilateral movement-based interventions, such as bilateral drawing, rhythmic movement, and sensorimotor approaches, in promoting trauma recovery and emotional regulation.
• Apply at least three practical, evidence-based bilateral movement strategies within clinical practice to help clients manage distress, enhance self-regulation, and strengthen mind-body integration in trauma-informed care.