Accelerated Resolution Therapy

Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is a psychotherapy technique that aims to resolve traumatic memories and emotional distress through rapid eye movements and guided visualization.

Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) are therapeutic approaches that utilize eye movements to process and alleviate traumatic memories and emotional distress. EMDR, developed by Francine Shapiro in the late 1980s, employs a structured eight-phase approach wherein the therapist guides the client in recalling distressing events while generating bilateral sensory input, most commonly through guided eye movements. On the other hand, ART is a more recent innovation involving rapid eye movements combined with guided visualization to change how distressing memories are stored in the brain. While both techniques aim to reduce the distress linked to traumatic memories, they differ in their methodologies, with ART placing a heavier emphasis on imagery and modifying traumatic memories.

Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) can be beneficial when dealing with traumatic memories or emotional distress. Through rapid eye movements and guided visualization, ART changes how distressing memories are stored in your brain, making them less intrusive and emotionally charged. By addressing and reprocessing these memories, ART can help alleviate symptoms of post-traumatic stress Injury (PTSI)/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, and other trauma-related conditions. If you've struggled with traditional talk therapies, the targeted approach of ART might offer a fresh, efficient way to confront and transform painful memories, fostering mental well-being and a more positive outlook on life.

Using Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), I act much like a surgeon with a scalpel, precisely targeting specific traumatic memories you've experienced. Instead of a broad approach, we'll zoom in directly on individual traumas. During our sessions, I'll guide you in recalling these distressing events while leading you through rapid eye movements. Combined with imagery techniques, these movements aim to alter how your brain retains these traumatic memories. A hallmark of ART is its capacity to introduce competing, positive images to counterbalance the negative emotions tied to the trauma. As we progress, this should help reduce your body's heightened reactions to traumatic reminders, enabling you to face such triggers with greater calm and control.