Accelerated Resolution Therapy

"Keep the knowledge, lose the pain."

Initial Consultation / Intake Assessment 50 minutes $155

Initial ART session requires 90 minutes $235

Subsequent ART sessions 50 minutes $155

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What is Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)?

ART was created by Laney Rosenzweig, LMFT in 2008. ART is an evidence based form of psycho therapy that utilizes back and forth eye movements to help clients address a myraid of concerns. The ART process removes and replaces painful memories, sensations and emotions stored within the brain and body. You will keep the factual information of your event, however, the painful images, emotions, and physiological responses will be replaced. ART allows you to "keep the knowledge and lose the pain."

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How does ART work?

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ART uses bilateral eye movements while you are guided through the ART protocol. ART’s powerful technique of the Voluntary Memory/Voluntary Image Replacement is a form of re-scripting similar to techniques used in some other treatments that are involved with other forms of cognitive therapy. When combined with desensitization through visualization (imaginal exposure), this intervention has a powerful effect on changing the clients’ relationship to their traumatic narrative.​

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Is ART the same thing as EMDR?

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No, while both use eye movements, ART is very different than EMDR. Both ART and EMDR use eye movements to facilitate visualization techniques focused on helping to reduce distress from traumatic memories. ART focuses more directly on how negative images are connected with emotional and physical reactions. The specific and unique way in which the techniques are delivered in ART tend to result in a more rapid and complete recovery.

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How many sessions will I need?

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While every client and concern is different, ART often resolves one presenting problem in a one to four sessions. Deeper issues may require more sessions, however, you will feel relief after your first session. Clients may continue on in therapy to resolve other issues. In addition, clients may wish to use traditional talk sessions to process the changes and insights they have gleaned from ART sessions.

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How long are sessions?

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The initial ART session is 90 minutes. Subsequent sessions can be between 60-90 minutes depending on the concern a client wants to work on.

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My presenting concern is to painful to talk about, will this work for me?

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As with so many traumatic events, talk therapy can sometimes be difficult and feel like you are reliving your trauma all over again. In ART, the client does not have to share or speak about the event being processed unless they want to. The entire process utilizes very specific visualization techniques, not verbally explaining your experience. 

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Is this hypnosis?

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No. As the client, you are in complete control over your session. You decide on the scene to focus on.

What is voluntary image replacement?

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Science tells us that every time we bring up a memory it changes slightly, called “reconsolidation." ART takes advantage of this natural process by allowing you to replace distressing images for more positive ones of your choosing. Positive images mean you are far less likely to be triggered or have “an episode” of panic.

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Is ART evidenced based?

Yes, ART is an evidenced based treatment for psychological trauma and depression. It is also informed by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Image Re-scripting (used in many cognitive therapies), Guided Imagery, Gestalt Therapy, Exposure Therapy (including imaginal, narrative and in-vivo) and Brief psychodynamic therapy.

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Are there side effects?

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The current research around ART therapy suggests that it is well tolerated, with few side effects. That said, side effects are possible for ART, as with other therapies. While most clients experience little to no negarive side effects, some clients have reported feeling tired after session, having tired eyes, and some have experienced a post session positive emotional release.

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How much does ART cost?

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ART sessions are $235 for a 90 minute session & $155 for 60 minutes

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Additional information:

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• Howe EG, et al. (2018). Ethical reflections on offering patients accelerated resolution therapy (ART). https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6145606/

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• Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART): Clinical Considerations, Cautions, and Informed Consent for Military Mental Health Clinicians

       https://acceleratedresolutiontherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/ART-vs-EMDR_by-Hoge.pdf

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• Kip KE, et al. (2013). Brief treatment of co-occurring post-traumatic stress and depressive symptoms by use of accelerated resolution therapy.

       artherapyinternational.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/ART-for-PTSD-and-depression-2013.pdf

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• Kip KE, et al. (2013). Randomized controlled trial of accelerated resolution therapy (ART) for symptoms of combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
  academic.oup.com/milmed/article/178/12/1298/4267504

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• Kip KE, et al. (2016). Pilot study of accelerated resolution therapy for treatment of chronic refractory neuropathic pain.
  doi.org/10.1089/act.2016.29082.kek

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• Kip KE, et al. (2018). The emergence of accelerated resolution therapy for treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder: A review and new subgroup analyses.
  artherapyinternational.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Emergence-of-ART-to-Treat-PTSD_KIP-2018.pdf

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• Waits W, et al. (2017). Accelerated resolution therapy (ART): A review
  and research to date.
  link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s11920-017-0765-y.pdf

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https://video.wedu.org/video/wedu-quest-206-accelerated-resolution-therapy/

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https://acceleratedresolutiontherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/ART-vs-EMDR_100722.pdf

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