Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
Another approach to treating trauma.
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) was developed to efficiently and effectively reduce the distress that arises when an individual’s traumatic or formative memories are triggered. If a memory brings up stress, anxiety, difficult emotions, or distressing or uncomfortable body sensations, ART can assist in decreasing the intensity of those symptoms. ART can also be used to assist individuals to tolerate experiences that have previously caused significant fear and avoidance, such as exposure to spiders, heights, needles, etc.
The ART protocol can be completed for a single target in one session, often producing a reduction in symptoms within three to five sessions.
Like EMDR, ART uses bilateral stimulation as an individual follows instructions from a trained therapist to visualize, sense and feel as directed by the extensively researched ART protocol.
When I first learned about ART, and heard about the results individuals were experiencing after undergoing ART, I knew I had to get trained in this technique. ART is a surprisingly gentle way to address painful and scary memories along with many other possible therapeutic uses.
Reach out now to schedule a consultation to see if ART might work for you!