# Touchpoints Device

**URL:** <https://neurobb.com/t/touchpoints-device/756>\
**Category:** Hardware\
**Created:** [April 19, 2018, 5:38pm UTC](https://neurobb.com/t/touchpoints-device/756 "2018-04-19T17:38:10Z")\
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**Author:** ![TinaD](https://neurobb.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/76d3ee/32.png) [@TinaD](https://neurobb.com/u/TinaD)\
**Post date:** [April 19, 2018, 5:38pm UTC](https://neurobb.com/t/touchpoints-device/756/1 "2018-04-19T17:38:10Z")

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Has anyone tried or heard anything about these? They say it it helps calm smr etc but I can’t find any actual info not generated by the company so am hesitant to take the $200 plunge. Thanks.

> **[TouchPoints for Calm](https://thetouchpointsolution.com/collections/kids-sleep-focus/products/touchpoints-for-calm)**
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> Voted Best Health Tech by Forbes and Best in Health and Wellness by Digital Trends. Life is stressful! But with your TouchPoints, it doesn’t have to be! TouchPoints' proprietary neuroscience technology uses gentle, alternating micro-vibrations to...

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**Author:** ![wjcroft](https://neurobb.com/user_avatar/neurobb.com/wjcroft/32/33_2.png) [@wjcroft](https://neurobb.com/u/wjcroft)\
**Post date:** [April 19, 2018, 6:28pm UTC](https://neurobb.com/t/touchpoints-device/756/2 "2018-04-19T18:28:22Z")

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The founder of the company actually borrowed the idea behind this, from the toolbox used by EMDR practitioners.

[https://sharpbrains.com/blog/2018/02/20/neuropsychologist-amy-serin-co-founder-of-brainnovations-winner-the-touchpoint-solution-would-like-to-see-everyone-avoid-the-detrimental-effects-of-an-overactive-stress-response/](https://sharpbrains.com/blog/2018/02/20/neuropsychologist-amy-serin-co-founder-of-brainnovations-winner-the-touchpoint-solution-would-like-to-see-everyone-avoid-the-detrimental-effects-of-an-overactive-stress-response/)

[https://www.google.com/search?q=emdr+bilateral+stimulation](https://www.google.com/search?q=emdr+bilateral+stimulation)

In EMDR, the stimulation is applied in sessions manually with the hands. Some other companies also make electronics bilateral stimulators.

[https://www.google.com/search?q=emdr+bilateral+stimulation+equipment](https://www.google.com/search?q=emdr+bilateral+stimulation+equipment)

And there are even audio tracks using the same idea,

Regards,

William

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**Author:** ![psychonaut](https://neurobb.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/e68b1a/32.png) [@psychonaut](https://neurobb.com/u/psychonaut)\
**Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 11:28pm UTC](https://neurobb.com/t/touchpoints-device/756/3 "2018-04-26T23:28:23Z")

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This is definitely based on tapping but research found that it didnt really matter much where you tapped but around 2hz was best rate which affected the amygdala. However tapping and these techneologies in my experience work with people who are very flexible ie they respond very well to many things but others it wouldnt do much or just take the edge off but not resolve the issues.