Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is a groundbreaking, evidence-based approach designed to help individuals overcome trauma, anxiety, and distressing experiences. Unlike traditional talk therapy, ART focuses on replacing distressing images in the mind with more positive, adaptive ones, allowing for rapid relief and long-term healing.

How ART Works

Many traumatic experiences leave behind painful, intrusive images that replay in the mind, keeping distress alive. ART helps by guiding individuals through bilateral eye movements while they recall distressing memories. Instead of repeatedly reliving the pain, the brain is encouraged to replace those images with new, less distressing ones—without needing to verbalize every detail of the trauma.

Rewriting the Mental Pictures

Our minds store traumatic events not just as memories, but as vivid mental images that can trigger overwhelming emotions. ART works by reprocessing these images, transforming them into something neutral or even empowering. For example:

A person with a car accident trauma may continuously see the moment of impact.
Through ART, that image can be changed to one where they safely reach their destination.

This process does not erase memories, but it allows the brain to store them in a way that no longer triggers distress, reducing symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, and other emotional struggles.

Who Can Benefit from ART?

ART is effective for both adults and children and can help with:

• PTSD & Trauma – Changing painful flashbacks into neutral memories.

• Anxiety & Panic – Reducing the mental images that fuel worry and fear.

• Phobias & Fears – Transforming overwhelming thoughts into manageable ones.

• Grief & Loss – Easing emotional pain by shifting distressing images of loss.

• Depression & Low Self-Esteem – Reframing negative self-perceptions.

Why ART?

ART works quickly—many individuals experience relief in just one to five sessions. It is designed to be non-invasive, solution-focused, and effective, without requiring extensive discussion of traumatic details.

If you’re looking for a way to heal from distressing experiences without getting stuck in painful memories, ART may be the right fit for you. Reach out to learn more or schedule a consultation today.

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Best Regards,

Merieme Amrouss, LCSW-QS
Restorative Care Counseling
(407) 708-9742
[email protected]
www.restorativecarecounseling.com