Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) Calgary

Accelerated Resolution Therapy

(ART) in Calgary

Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is a trauma-focused treatment developed in 2008 by Laney Rosenzweig, a licensed marriage and family therapist. It builds on the research behind other therapies that use bilateral stimulation, such as EMDR. These approaches—using eye movements or tapping—have proven effective for treating trauma and a wide range of other concerns.

What can ART help with?

ART is a recognised, evidence-based treatment. It has been approved by the National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs and Practices (NREPP). The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) also acknowledges its effectiveness. ART is especially helpful for treating PTSD, depression, and other mental health concerns.

Common issues ART can help with include:

  • All forms of abuse including physical, emotional and sexual abuse
  • Addictions and substance abuse
  • Anxiety, panic attacks, and stress
  • Co-dependency
  • Complex childhood trauma
  • Depression
  • Grief and loss
  • Low self-esteem

 

  • OCD
  • Pain management
  • Performance anxiety
  • Phobias
  • Post-Traumatic Stress
  • Relationship issues
  • Sleep issues
  • Smoking cessation

Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) in Calgary

Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is a trauma-focused treatment developed in 2008 by Laney Rosenzweig, a licensed marriage and family therapist. It builds on the research behind other therapies that use bilateral stimulation, such as EMDR. These approaches—using eye movements or tapping—have proven effective for treating trauma and a wide range of other concerns.

What can ART help with?

ART is a recognised, evidence-based treatment. It has been approved by the National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs and Practices (NREPP). The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) also acknowledges its effectiveness. ART is especially helpful for treating PTSD, depression, and other mental health concerns.

Common issues ART can help with include:

  • Abuse including physical, emotional, and sexual abuse
  • Addictions and substance abuse
  • ADHD
  • Anxiety, panic attacks, and stress
  • Complex childhood trauma
  • Co-dependency
  • Depression
  • Grief and loss
  • Low self esteem
  • OCD
  • Pain management
  • Phobias
  • Post-Traumatic Stress
  • Relationship issues and infidelity
  • Sleep issues
  • Smoking cessation

What is ART Therapy in Calgary?

Accelerated Resolution Therapy in Calgary is a fast, efficient method for resolving trauma-related symptoms. Many clients notice significant relief in just 1–5 sessions. Each session lasts 60–90 minutes and is offered at Clear Minds by a certified Master ART Therapist.

ART uses eye movements and a technique called Voluntary Image Replacement (VIR) to reduce the emotional intensity of distressing memories. The brain replaces negative images with more positive ones, leading to quick symptom relief without reliving the trauma in detail.

What makes ART unique?

Although there are other treatments that use eye movements, there are some distinct aspects that set ART apart from other approaches including the following:

ART is directive and interactive.

In ART, the therapist actively guides the process based on the client’s feedback. The therapy focuses on negative images tied to emotional and physical responses. Clients are encouraged to recall distressing memories, which may feel challenging at first. However, the calming effect of the eye movements—combined with the structured ART techniques—helps reduce any discomfort throughout the session. Many clients notice relief before the session even ends. Unlike EMDR, which takes a more open-ended approach, ART uses specific steps that often bring faster symptom relief—sometimes within a single session.

Voluntary Image Replacement (VIR)

Clients visualise and replace negative images with positive ones. This reduces emotional distress, reshapes the emotional memory, and often results in immediate relief of their symptoms.

‘Keep the knowledge, Lose the Pain’

You will remember the facts and details of the trauma but will lose the emotional and physical distress of it.

No need for details

For individuals who may have trouble talking about their trauma, ART can be done without any discussions of the memories. You don’t need to share the full details of your trauma. The therapist only needs to know what you’re sensing and when it changes during the process.

No homework

Unlike other trauma therapies, ART doesn’t require journaling or recalling the trauma between sessions.

What to expect in an ART therapy session in Calgary

Before your first session, we’ll review what to expect and identify the key memories you’d like to address. You’ll also get a chance to try the calming eye movement technique before the full process begins. ART sessions are typically longer than regular talk sessions, usually between 60-90 minutes.

How many sessions of ART are needed?

ART is a short-term treatment. Most clients feel relief within 1 to 5 sessions. Some notice improvements after just one. Many describe ART as “amazing” or even “like magic,” due to the noticeable shift that occurs so quickly.

Get started with Accelerated Resolution Therapy in Calgary

If you’re looking for trauma therapy in Calgary, ART may be an ideal fit. Whether you’re dealing with PTSD, anxiety, or distressing life events, this structured and gentle approach can bring fast, lasting relief.

Book a consultation at Clear Minds Psychology Services in Calgary to explore whether ART is right for you.

To learn more about ART check out these two videos which you can also find here along with other terrific resources and information about ART.

Here is an insight into ART by its founder Laney  Rosenzweig

Here Greenlight Therapy Center offers insight into how ART works

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