Accelerated Resolution Therapy

Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is a unique form of evidence-based psychotherapy that offers rapid and effective treatment, particularly for trauma and other mental health issues. ART works by guiding clients to replace negative mental images associated with trauma with positive images of their own choosing, often within just one session. This approach eliminates the emotional and physical triggers linked to these negative memories, providing lasting relief from intrusive thoughts, nightmares, and distress, while maintaining the narrative facts of the memories. ART integrates eye movements with well-established therapeutic techniques like Gestalt and Psychodynamic Therapy, enhancing their effectiveness and speeding up the recovery process. ART’s use of eye movements, which are calming and therapeutic, helps clients reprogram distressing memories without needing to delve into the trauma’s details. This procedural and client-controlled approach reduces the emotional burden typically associated with trauma therapy, making ART sessions often calming and even joyful. The therapy can address a variety of issues beyond trauma, including anxiety, depression, OCD, and eating disorders, providing a versatile solution to multiple mental health concerns. The therapy’s effectiveness has been backed by research, offering a promising treatment for those struggling with trauma and other emotional challenges.

You can learn more about how ART works by watching this video from the founder of Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Laney Rosenzweig.