Founded by Laney Rosenzweig, MS, LMFT in 2007, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is an eye movement (EM) therapy that aims to replicate the movements found during the Rapid Eye Movement (REM) stage of sleep. This stage of sleep is known to aid the body and/or mind in things such as problem-solving, healing pain, calming. ART uses these EMs to facilitate lasting changes in the brain.
ART is focused and directive, allowing the psychotherapist to use the EMs in a very specific way to aid in the resolution of many issues, such as PTSD, anxiety, pain, grief, and more. ART therapy aids the client in completely eliminating negative images, such as those associated with loss or death, traumatic memories, or a phobia. These negative images are targeted during the session using an aspect of ART called Voluntary Image Replacement (VIR).
The EM opens a window of opportunity to make sustained changes in the brain. The body remains calm while the mind stays alert and engages in problem-solving. By the end of the session, a client can no longer retrieve negative images and the associated body sensations, such as any anxiety, grief, or stress. These sensations become more positive; the client can feel relief, happiness, peace, and safety. The client retains the facts of any memories or experiences but loses the negative images and distressing emotions associated with them.
“Keep the Knowledge, Lose the Pain" - the client can recall their trauma or problem with little or no negative affect, and, in fact, the affect becomes positive in most cases. ART sessions follow a very specific protocol. It is not uncommon to feel some of the usual unease and discomfort about your concerns, initially. The goal is to quickly pass beyond these feelings towards a calmer state, as well as to experience a sense of relief and resolution; the evidence to date shows that the changes made will be permanent. Most clients feel relief in 1-5 sessions, with an average of 3 sessions!
For more information, please visit www.acceleratedresolutiontherapy.com
ART is focused and directive, allowing the psychotherapist to use the EMs in a very specific way to aid in the resolution of many issues, such as PTSD, anxiety, pain, grief, and more. ART therapy aids the client in completely eliminating negative images, such as those associated with loss or death, traumatic memories, or a phobia. These negative images are targeted during the session using an aspect of ART called Voluntary Image Replacement (VIR).
The EM opens a window of opportunity to make sustained changes in the brain. The body remains calm while the mind stays alert and engages in problem-solving. By the end of the session, a client can no longer retrieve negative images and the associated body sensations, such as any anxiety, grief, or stress. These sensations become more positive; the client can feel relief, happiness, peace, and safety. The client retains the facts of any memories or experiences but loses the negative images and distressing emotions associated with them.
“Keep the Knowledge, Lose the Pain" - the client can recall their trauma or problem with little or no negative affect, and, in fact, the affect becomes positive in most cases. ART sessions follow a very specific protocol. It is not uncommon to feel some of the usual unease and discomfort about your concerns, initially. The goal is to quickly pass beyond these feelings towards a calmer state, as well as to experience a sense of relief and resolution; the evidence to date shows that the changes made will be permanent. Most clients feel relief in 1-5 sessions, with an average of 3 sessions!
For more information, please visit www.acceleratedresolutiontherapy.com
