ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) explores the way you talk to yourself and helps you embrace your thoughts and emotions while taking meaningful steps toward a life aligned with your values
What is ART?
ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy) is a therapeutic approach designed to help individuals process and resolve distressing memories, emotions, and experiences quickly and effectively. It combines elements of traditional talk therapy with eye movement techniques to facilitate healing in a relatively short period of time.
Key Features of ART:
- Rapid Resolution: ART is known for its efficiency, often achieving results in as few as one to five sessions.
- Eye Movement Therapy: Similar to EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), ART uses guided eye movements to help the brain process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional charge.
- Voluntary Image Replacement: Individuals are guided to replace distressing mental images with positive or neutral ones, reducing the negative impact of the original memory.
- Evidence-Based: ART has been shown to be effective in treating conditions such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, and phobias.
- Non-Invasive: Unlike some therapies, ART does not require individuals to disclose the details of their trauma, making it more accessible for those who find discussing their experiences challenging.
Is ART right for me?
How ART Works:
ART leverages the brain’s natural ability to reprocess and reframe traumatic experiences. Through the combination of relaxation techniques, mindfulness, and eye movement exercises, individuals can reduce the intensity of negative emotions associated with painful memories and create new, healthier narratives.
ART empowers individuals to resolve their struggles quickly and move forward with greater clarity and peace of mind.
Therapists who work with ART: Karlynn Wakulchyk, Reem Khawar, and Anita Harder.
ART is effective for this struggling with:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Addictions/Substance Abuse
- Disordered Eating/Eating Disorders
- Obessive Compulsive Disorders
- Chronic Pain
- Grief & Loss
- Workplace Stress/Burnout