Method and apparatus of tracking progress from bilateral stimulation sessions

Abstract

A method and apparatus for tracking progress from bilateral stimulation (BLS) sessions is described. A user is provided with a plurality of BLS sessions, where each BLS session addresses a factor, such as a problem or goal and a self-evaluation before or after each session. The method and apparatus stores the factor and self-evaluation, and generates reports for each factor addressed.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 896,907 filed Sep. 6, 2019, the contents of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONField of the Invention[0002]The present invention generally relates to mental health, and more particularly to a method and system for improving mental health.Discussion of the Background[0003]Bilateral stimulation (“BLS”) is a generalization of a technique for treating people that is a part of the well-known technique of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (“EMDR”) therapy. BLS may be used, for example and without limitation, to achieve certain goals, such as overcome negative beliefs about oneself, overcome fears or reduce the impact of painful memories, such as with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or reinforcing positive beliefs about oneself.[0004]In a BLS Session the person is instructed to move their eyes in a parti...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The present invention provides a method and apparatus that can be configured by the user to provide a large number of different types of BLS sessions. Users can select from a number of backgrounds, objects, and sounds, or upload their own images or sounds to provide better stimulation. Users can also track their progress in addressing various factors associated with the BLS sessions, and the apparatus will provide a progress report on the user's current state. This invention offers greater flexibility and customization for users, allowing them to better engage with and address the aspects of their life that they need to improve.

Problems solved by technology

While these platforms may be effective, they have several problems.

First, prior art platforms provide a limited number of types of stimulation.

Providing a limited number of types of stimulation thus limits the effectiveness of the platform for many people.

Prior art platforms also provide limited number of objects and backgrounds, and are thus not very compelling to use.

Second, prior art BLS platforms do not have the ability to track the effectiveness of BLS when a person is using the platform to achieve more than one goal.

Thus, while some prior art platforms prompt the user for information used to determine the effectiveness of the platform over time, this is not a meaningful metric when a person is using BLS to work on more than one goal.

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