The Science Behind Eye Movements in ART Therapy
Mental Health Laura Geftman Mental Health Laura Geftman

The Science Behind Eye Movements in ART Therapy

Eye movements in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) may seem simple, but they play a profound role in helping the brain process trauma, stress, and stuck emotions. This post explores the fascinating science behind why these movements matter, how they promote healing, and what makes ART uniquely effective for a wide range of mental health challenges.

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Combining Accelerated Resolution Therapy with Other Therapeutic Approaches
Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Stress Laura Geftman Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Stress Laura Geftman

Combining Accelerated Resolution Therapy with Other Therapeutic Approaches

Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is gaining recognition for its rapid results in resolving trauma, anxiety, and emotional distress. But what happens when ART is integrated with other therapies? This blog explores how ART complements approaches like CBT, psychodynamic therapy, IFS, and mindfulness practices — and how this synergy can deepen healing for clients seeking lasting change.

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How Many Sessions of ART Do You Really Need?
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression Laura Geftman Trauma, Anxiety, Depression Laura Geftman

How Many Sessions of ART Do You Really Need?

Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is known for delivering rapid results, often in just a handful of sessions. But how many sessions do you really need to feel relief? The answer depends on your goals, history, and the emotional challenges you’re facing. Here’s what you can expect from ART, why it works so quickly, and how to know when you’re done.

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What to Expect in Your First ART Session
Trauma, Anxiety Laura Geftman Trauma, Anxiety Laura Geftman

What to Expect in Your First ART Session

Starting a new type of therapy can feel intimidating, especially if you’re unsure what to expect. Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is designed to be a safe, gentle, and highly effective approach to resolving emotional pain quickly. Here’s what your first ART session looks like, from how it begins to what you may feel afterward, so you can walk in feeling prepared and confident.

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ART for Self-Esteem: Reframing How You See Yourself
Self Esteem, Relationships, Mental Health Laura Geftman Self Esteem, Relationships, Mental Health Laura Geftman

ART for Self-Esteem: Reframing How You See Yourself

Low self-esteem can feel like an invisible barrier, influencing how you think, feel, and interact with the world. Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) offers a powerful way to change how you see yourself by resolving past experiences that fuel self-doubt, replacing negative self-beliefs with confidence, resilience, and self-compassion.

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Using ART to Heal After Divorce or Breakup
Relationships, Mental Health Laura Geftman Relationships, Mental Health Laura Geftman

Using ART to Heal After Divorce or Breakup

Divorce and breakups can be among the most emotionally painful experiences in life, leaving behind heartbreak, grief, and lingering self-doubt. Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) offers a powerful, neuroscience-based approach to processing the emotional aftermath of relationship loss, helping you find closure, release pain, and move forward with strength and clarity.

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How ART Can Help You Stop Repeating Unhealthy Relationship Patterns
Relationships, Mental Health Laura Geftman Relationships, Mental Health Laura Geftman

How ART Can Help You Stop Repeating Unhealthy Relationship Patterns

Do you feel like you’re stuck in the same relationship cycles—choosing partners who hurt you, struggling with trust, or sabotaging connections you want to keep? Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) helps identify and heal the root causes of these patterns, allowing you to break free from the past and create healthier, more fulfilling relationships.

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ART for Attachment Issues: Rebuilding Trust and Security
Relationships, Mental Health Laura Geftman Relationships, Mental Health Laura Geftman

ART for Attachment Issues: Rebuilding Trust and Security

Attachment issues often stem from early relational wounds, leaving lasting impacts on how we trust, connect, and feel secure in relationships. Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) offers a powerful, neuroscience-based approach to healing these attachment injuries, allowing you to reprocess painful memories, reduce emotional triggers, and cultivate healthier, more secure bonds.

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Healing Relationship Wounds Through Accelerated Resolution Therapy
Relationships, Mental Health, Trauma Laura Geftman Relationships, Mental Health, Trauma Laura Geftman

Healing Relationship Wounds Through Accelerated Resolution Therapy

Relationship wounds—whether from betrayal, neglect, or heartbreak—can leave lasting emotional scars that impact how we connect with others. Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) offers a powerful way to process these painful experiences, quiet emotional triggers, and rebuild trust in yourself and your relationships.

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The Connection Between Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and Self-Compassion
Coping Skills, Depression, Mental Health Laura Geftman Coping Skills, Depression, Mental Health Laura Geftman

The Connection Between Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and Self-Compassion

Self-compassion is essential for emotional healing, but many people struggle to offer themselves the same kindness they give to others. Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) helps quiet self-criticism, release shame, and build a foundation of self-acceptance—transforming how you relate to yourself from the inside out.

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ART and Emotional Regulation: Finding Peace Within
Depression, Coping Skills, Mental Health Laura Geftman Depression, Coping Skills, Mental Health Laura Geftman

ART and Emotional Regulation: Finding Peace Within

Emotional regulation is essential for navigating life’s challenges with balance and resilience, but unresolved pain and stress can make it feel impossible. Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) offers a powerful, neuroscience-backed way to regulate emotions, quiet inner turmoil, and cultivate lasting peace from within.

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How ART Helps Untangle Depression at Its Root
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How ART Helps Untangle Depression at Its Root

Depression can feel like a tangled web of thoughts, memories, and emotions. Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) offers a powerful way to unravel it at its core. By reprogramming the brain’s emotional responses and resolving underlying triggers, ART helps lift the weight of depression and restore clarity, energy, and hope.

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Rapid Relief: Using ART for Panic Attacks and Phobias
Anxiety Laura Geftman Anxiety Laura Geftman

Rapid Relief: Using ART for Panic Attacks and Phobias

Panic attacks and phobias can feel overwhelming and uncontrollable, but Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) offers a science-backed way to break free. By calming overactive fear circuits in the brain and reprogramming emotional triggers, ART provides rapid, lasting relief for those living in fear.

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ART vs. Talk Therapy for Anxiety: Which Is More Effective?
Anxiety Laura Geftman Anxiety Laura Geftman

ART vs. Talk Therapy for Anxiety: Which Is More Effective?

When it comes to treating anxiety, both Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and traditional talk therapy have their merits. But ART’s neuroscience-based approach offers rapid results by directly reprogramming the brain’s fear response, often succeeding where talk therapy reaches its limits.

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