Accelerated Resolution Therapy
What is Accelerated Resolution Therapy?
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is a brief, evidence-based therapy that helps people process and move past distressing memories, experiences, or symptoms.
ART utilizes eye movements, similar to the motions we experience during REM sleep, to process out reactive body sensations, taking away the distress of the memory. The memory remains, but the reaction to the memory is reduced or eliminated.
Benefits of ART
Research shows ART is effective for Treatment with the following:
Trauma, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Grief & Loss, Phobias & Fears, Nightmares, Night Terrors, Relationship challenges, Performance Anxiety (sports, test taking, public speaking, etc.)
What to expect in an ART session
Typically a 60-90 minute appointment, you remain fully in control and are aware throughout the process. You don't have to share all of the details. Most people notice significant relief in 1-5 sessions.
Who is a good candidate for ART?
-Adults, teens and older kids who can follow simple directions.
-Individuals who want relief from distressing memories, emotions, or body sensations.
-People who prefer not to share all of the details of their experiences.
-Clients seeking shorter term option for therapy.
Who may not be a good candidate for ART
-Individuals with certain untreated medical or neurological conditions that impact concentration or eye movements.
-People currently experiencing active psychosis.
-People Actively using alcohol or other drugs.
-Individuals in the middle of a severe crisis who may first need stabilization.
How to prepare for an ART session
-Avoid excess caffeine and mind altering substances.
-Take medications as prescribed.
-If you wear contact lenses, prepare to wear eye glasses to ART appointments to avoid any complications with eye movements.
After your ART session
-Plan for relaxation or self-care. Your brain will do a lot of work, so you may feel tired afterwards.
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