What Is Accelerated Resolution Therapy? (Quick Definition for Professionals)
Accelerated Resolution Therapy Defined
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is a brief, evidence-based psychotherapy that helps individuals reduce the emotional intensity of distressing memories, beliefs, and sensations through guided bilateral eye movements and imagery rescripting.
It is often used for trauma, anxiety, grief, performance blocks, and persistent emotional patterns.
How ART Works in Simple Terms
The client recalls an image or emotional memory.
The therapist guides eye movements or other bilateral stimulation.
The brain updates the memory with reduced emotional charge.
Preferred or empowering images replace distressing ones.
This process supports memory reconsolidation, allowing emotional experiences to integrate rather than remain intrusive.
Why Professionals Choose ART
Efficient and structured
Does not require prolonged storytelling
Often produces noticeable shifts in fewer sessions
Compatible with therapy intensives
Maintains privacy and discretion
Individual Therapy and Intensives
ART can be used in weekly sessions or in concentrated therapy intensives for individuals seeking faster momentum or limited scheduling visibility.
For professionals in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and Florida, ART-informed therapy offers an efficient path toward clarity and emotional resilience.
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Peer-Reviewed Sources
Kipper, D. A., & Kipper, J. (2010). Accelerated Resolution Therapy. Journal of Clinical Psychology.
Kip, K. E., et al. (2012). Brief Treatment of PTSD Using ART. Military Medicine.
Ecker, B., Ticic, R., & Hulley, L. (2012). Memory Reconsolidation in Psychotherapy.