Accelerated Resolution Therapy
Empowering & joyful, mind-body integrative,
evidence-based
Are you feeling stuck on painful memories, images or patterns?
Accelerated Resolution Therapy can help you move forward in your life.
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is a type of therapy that uses back-and-forth eye movements, noticing your body’s sensations, and guided imagery, to replace distressing images and sensations with positive ones of your choice.
ART works directly to rewire the way your brain and body hold onto distressing memories and images, so that they no longer trigger intense physical and emotional reactions.
ART is highly structured and also highly creative, so you’re in control of the process and your therapist is a helpful guide.
Although traumatic or distressing experiences can be painful to visualize, ART’s structure and your therapist will help you to move through the pain and toward the positive changes you want to make.
Sessions are often calming and even joyful for both you and your therapist, especially toward the end.
You can learn more about ART, including the evidence base, here.
FAQs
Is ART art therapy? As in, painting, drawing, etc?
No, however, ART is highly creative and may feel like creating mental art.
Is ART the same as EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)?
No. ART and EMDR both use eye movements, but have many differences. For example, ART is more structured with directive guided imagery, whereas EMDR uses free association. You can read more about the differences here.
I have an eye condition. Can ART still work for me?
Yes! Depending on your eye condition, you may wish to talk with your doctor before beginning ART. We can test out using the standard eye movements, and if needed, switch to tactile bilateral stimulation instead, such as self-tapping on your knees or collarbones (butterfly taps).
I’m worried about replacing negative images with positives - I don’t want to forget what happened.
In ART, you won’t forget the facts of what happened, you’ll just lose the distressing images and sensations. You may lose your hypervigilence, but not your vigilence (you ability to keep yourself safe).
How long does ART take?
Each issue typically takes 1-5 sessions to resolve. Ongoing issues may require more sessions as each layer is processed. You may also choose to extend therapy in order integrate your changes.
You can schedule multiple sessions in a week if you’d like to work intensively.
Let’s talk!
Schedule a free 20-minute consultation to see if we’re a good fit.