Accelerated Resolution Therapy® (ART) is a drug-free, evidence-based therapy that helps individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and anxiety. Accelerated Resolution Therapy® uses our strengths and problem-solving abilities to yield impressive results in a short period of time. In many cases, clients see improvement in 3 to 5 sessions.
ART therapy integrates well-known therapies like Gestalt and guided imagery with the power of eye movements. This combination then enables healthy changes in the client’s thinking. There is lots of scientific evidence that repetitive eye movements can be soothing and calming. Rapid eye movements are associated with theta waves in the brain (those that happen during daydreaming, creativity, and intuition). Together with other enhancements, the eye movements in ART enable the therapy to resolve struggles considerably more quickly and efficiently.
Unlike other types of talk therapy for trauma, Accelerated Resolution Therapy® does not require the client to describe the trauma or remember what happened in great detail. All the therapist needs is a piece of information in case the client becomes stuck. Otherwise, the client might proceed with the therapist knowing little to nothing about the traumatic or uncomfortable events.
If you can follow eye movements, can picture an idea in your mind, and are motivated to improve, you are a good candidate to benefit from ART!
