Accelerated Resolution Therapy (A.R.T.)
What is A.R.T.?
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is a brief, evidence-based therapy that focuses on processing distressing memories, often associated with trauma, anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions, using bi-lateral eye movements similar to those in REM sleep. It helps individuals process emotions and alter negative images and sensations, leading to rapid symptom relief and long-lasting change. ART is unique in that it doesn't always require detailed verbal recall of traumatic events, making it a less emotionally demanding approach for some.
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How It Works
• ART uses eye movements to stimulate neural pathways in the brain
• ART helps people reframe the emotional responses linked to traumatic memories
• ART uses imagery rescripting and memory reconsolidation to change negative emotions and sensations
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Benefits
• ART can be faster and more effective than other types of psychotherapy, typically only 1-5 sessions per item we are processing
• ART can be quicker, easier to learn, and more cost-efficient than other treatments
• ART can create dramatic improvements in a variety of psychiatric disorders
• Many individuals report improvement in symptoms after just one session
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History
• ART was created in 2008 by Laney Rosenzweig, a licensed marriage and family therapist
• ART combines principles from several forms of therapy, including eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), Gestalt, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Brief Psychodynamic Therapy
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