Accelerated Resolution Therapy 

ART differs from traditional talk therapy in several ways:

• Rapid Results: ART can resolve issues in a few sessions that might take months or years in talk therapy.
• Focus on the Brain: ART directly targets how the brain processes memories, rather than just discussing them.
• Physiological Approach: By using eye movements, ART engages the brain's natural healing processes.
• Minimal Verbalization: You don't need to share details of traumatic events, reducing the risk of re-traumatization.
• Active Intervention: ART is more directive, with the therapist actively guiding the process.
• Templatized Protocol: Talk therapy can go in any direction a therapist determines might be helpful, while ART follows several scripts that have been proven effective through research studies.
• Immediate Relief: Many clients feel better immediately after a session, unlike the gradual progress of traditional therapy.
• Shorter Duration: The number of hours ART requires is dramatically fewer than traditional talk therapy. ART targets the harmful memories or anxieties specifically, paving the way for faster results.

ART is a gentle, brief protocol that is focused on your comfort and well-being every step of the way.  

With clients who are processing trauma, there is a chance that you may recall additional experiences following the memory reprocessing in an ART session. If this happens, additional sessions will help you process and transform any distressing memories or emotions that arise for you. It is important to be committed to staying with the therapy in order to reprocess everything thoroughly.  

Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is generally considered a safe and effective treatment for many individuals. Here's what you need to know:

• Evidence-Based: ART is backed by clinical research showing its effectiveness and safety.
• Non-Invasive: The therapy uses natural eye movements and doesn't require any medication or invasive procedures.
• Controlled Process: You remain in control and aware throughout the session.
• Minimal Risk: Side effects are rare and typically mild, such as temporary tiredness after a session.
• Occasional Post-Session Emotional Activation: Some clients may experience challenging emotions after an ART session, or remember events they had forgotten.  Therapists are trained to teach clients emotional regulation skills prior to commencing ART therapy. Additional ART sessions are available to soothe and calm emotions and process additional memories. 
• Therapist-Guided: ART is always conducted by a trained professional in a controlled environment.

At Intima Therapy, your safety and comfort are our top priorities. We ensure a supportive, private, secure, and comfortable environment for every ART session.

Is There Anyone ART Isn't Suitable For?

While ART is safe for most people, it may not be appropriate for everyone. ART might not be suitable for individuals with:

• Acute psychosis or severe mental illness
• Certain types of eye problems 
• A tendency to experience severe motion sickness
• Inability to follow the therapist's hand or pointer with their eyes, or tolerate tapping on the knees
• Inability to imagine the triggering memory or situation, or the rescripted preferred version
• Severe dissociative disorders and tendencies
• Current substance abuse that impairs cognitive function

Additionally, caution is advised for:

• Individuals with a history of seizures
• Those in their first trimester of pregnancy
• People with certain neurological conditions

It's important to note that these are general guidelines. At Intima Therapy, we conduct a thorough assessment before recommending ART to ensure it's the right fit for you. We'll discuss any concerns and, if necessary, explore alternative treatment options.

Remember, your well-being is our primary concern. We're here to guide you toward the most effective and safe treatment path for your unique situation.

Are you curious about whether ART is right for you? Let's discuss your specific situation and determine the best path forward for your healing journey.

Accelerated Resolution Therapy offers a fast-track route to overcoming specific issues. 

Accelerated Resolution Therapy can be used alongside conventional therapy approaches, but generally, It greatly alleviates symptoms in just one to three sessions.

If negative emotions are breaking through, you can come back in the future to repeat the ART protocol for one or more sessions, to strengthen your results.

Yes! ART is an excellent adjunct therapy – that is, clients often come to see me for 1, 2, or 3 sessions of ART while they continue to see their usual therapist.  

If you are a therapist who doesn’t focus on treating trauma, you may often feel like you don’t have all the tools to help your clients who have a significant level of trauma in their background.  

Working with me to provide ART to your clients allows you to keep building the therapeutic relationship you’ve built with your client, while also addressing the underlying traumas that are creating or exacerbating their symptoms. ART is a wonderful adjunct (i.e., add-on) therapy, since it addresses the way the instigating memories are stored, and relieves much of the emotional distress that those memories cause. Partnering with me to help your client reprocess traumatic memories through ART frees you up to work with the other elements of the presenting problem, and to help them decide where they want to go from here. 

If you are experiencing any of the symptoms of PTSD (including flashbacks, intrusive thoughts, hypervigilance, insomnia, irritability, or memory and concentration problems), or if you’re experiencing intrusive thoughts related to anxiety, phobia, OCD, porn use, smoking, or addiction, ART is worth a try! For many clients, it’s transformative and feels like a miracle. Contact me today to chat about ART or to schedule a session!