Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is an exciting, quick and easy form of psychotherapy that helps people suffering from traumatic experiences such as sexual trauma, assault, or combat, PTSD and other difficult emotional and psychological problems like anxiety, panic attacks, OCD, work stress, relationship stress, depression and more. Accelerated Resolution Therapy was created to help those who have experienced trauma to recover and heal. It does this through a natural process of the brain called memory reconsolidation. With treatment, you can change the way the traumatic memory is stored and replace negative images in the brain with positive images and sensations. Accelerated Resolution Therapy uses eye movements to help your brain create Theta brainwaves which promote relaxation, creativity and memory.
The therapist’s hand moves the patient’s eyes from side to side, to help engage the visual part of the brain, and mimic REM- the dream stage of sleep during which memories are stored. Rapid Eye Movements allow the patient to reshape their memories and move them to long-term storage away from the forefront of the mind. Many patients appreciate that the entire time they are in control, guided by the therapist, and only sharing what they choose. Meanwhile the therapist will help the patient stay relaxed and calm, processing any strong emotions that may come up during visualization. The great part is that there’s no need to bring up specific details about your experiences that may be too painful to share.
Although some traumatic experiences such as assault, sexual trauma and combat can be stressful initially, the eye movements are calming and with voluntary image replacement, the negative images and sensations are replaced with positive images and sensations. Most people feel joyful, relieved and calm by the end of the session.
ART has been used to treat adults and children suffering from:
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Depression
Anxiety
Panic Attacks
Victimization/Sexual abuse
Trauma from physical abuse
Phobias
Addictions
Performance Anxiety
Family Issues
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Grief
Relationship issues/Infidelity
Co-dependecy
Job Related Stress
People struggling with negative or intrusive images and emotions
People who feel stuck.
People who have not found relief from traditional talk therapy.
People who have never tried therapy.
People who are not comfortable telling a therapist the details of their trauma history.
If a past event is causing you current suffering, it is very likely that ART can help. To learn more about Accelerated Resolution Therapy or to schedule an appointment go to:
