Fast, Effective Trauma Relief
At Your Counselling, we understand how trauma, anxiety, and distressing memories can limit your ability to live fully in the present. If you’ve been struggling with painful past experiences, you don’t have to stay stuck in a cycle of emotional distress. Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) offers a breakthrough approach to trauma treatment—fast, effective, and evidence-based.
Our experienced therapists offer ART in Calgary and online across Alberta, Ontario, and Nova Scotia, helping clients rapidly process trauma, grief, anxiety, and more—with lasting relief.
What Is Accelerated Resolution Therapy?
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is a short-term, structured psychotherapy that uses a combination of techniques—including eye movements, guided imagery, and memory reconsolidation—to help individuals resolve traumatic memories and reduce emotional distress.
While ART shares some similarities with Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), it is more directive and often faster, with many clients experiencing significant relief in just 1 to 5 sessions.
Developed by Laney Rosenzweig, LMFT, ART is grounded in neuroscience and focuses on how the brain stores and retrieves distressing images. By changing the way images are stored in the brain, the emotional and physiological impact of those memories can be significantly reduced or even eliminated.
How Does Accelerated Resolution Therapy Work?
ART works through a step-by-step, therapist-guided process that helps the brain “re-code” how traumatic memories are stored—without requiring clients to verbally relive every painful detail.
Key elements of the process include:
- Voluntary Image Replacement – Clients are guided to replace distressing images associated with trauma with more positive or neutral images. This helps shift how the brain holds onto the experience.
- Eye Movements – Following the therapist’s hand or pointer, the client uses rhythmic eye movements, which help facilitate the processing and resolution of distressing material.
- Memory Reconsolidation – ART targets the emotional intensity tied to specific memories. Once the emotional charge is reduced, clients often report a sense of calm, clarity, and even empowerment.
One of ART’s greatest strengths is that clients maintain full control of their experience throughout the session. The therapist facilitates the process in a structured and compassionate way, but the client decides what to explore and when to stop.
What Can Accelerated Resolution Therapy Help With?
Accelerated Resolution Therapy has been successfully used to treat a wide range of mental health concerns, including:
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Anxiety and Panic Attacks
- Grief and Loss
- Depression
- Phobias
- Childhood Trauma
- Abuse and Assault Recovery
- Sleep Disturbances
- Obsessive Thoughts
- Stress-related Disorders
- Relationship Trauma
Many individuals who have “tried everything” report significant progress with ART, even when other therapies have had limited results.
What to Expect in an Accelerated Resolution Therapy Session
At Your Counselling, our therapists are certified in ART and trained to provide a safe, structured, and supportive environment. A typical session may include:
- Preparation and Grounding
Your therapist will begin by explaining the ART process and making sure you’re comfortable and ready. You’ll identify a specific issue or memory you wish to work on.
- Targeting the Distressing Image
Without needing to share all the details aloud, you’ll be asked to focus on the internal imagery and physical sensations tied to the memory or emotion.
- Eye Movement Processing
Using smooth, back-and-forth hand movements, your therapist will guide you through eye movements while you access the memory. This helps the brain “de-link” the emotional intensity from the image.
- Voluntary Image Replacement
Once the emotional intensity is reduced, you will be guided to replace distressing images with more empowering or calming ones.
- Closure and Review
Each session ends with grounding techniques and a review of your experience. You’ll leave feeling clearer, lighter, and in control.
Why Choose Accelerated Resolution Therapy at Your Counselling?
At Your Counselling, we are committed to compassionate expertise, and tailoring every session to meet the unique needs of our clients. Here’s what sets us apart:
- Certified Accelerated Resolution Therapy Practitioners – Our therapists are specially trained in ART and stay current with ongoing professional development.
- Trauma-Informed & Client-Centred – We provide a non-judgmental space where your story is heard, and your boundaries are respected.
- Results-Focused Therapy – Many clients experience relief in just a few sessions, making ART a cost-effective and time-efficient approach.
- Flexible Access – Sessions are available in-person in Calgary and virtually across Alberta, Ontario, and Nova Scotia.
- Safe, Confidential Environment – Your privacy and emotional safety are always a priority.
Who Is Accelerated Resolution Therapy For?
ART is suitable for adults, teens (12+), and older children who are experiencing emotional distress tied to specific events or memories. It can be especially helpful for those who:
- Have experienced trauma but do not want to revisit it in detail
- Feel “stuck” in therapy and are seeking breakthrough results
- Experience high anxiety, intrusive thoughts, or emotional triggers
- Want a faster and more focused therapy approach
A comprehensive intake will help determine if ART is the right fit for your needs.
Accelerated Resolution Therapy vs. Traditional Talk Therapy
While talk therapy can be profoundly helpful for self-reflection, insight, and long-term support, ART offers a different route—rapid symptom relief through focused, brain-based processing.
| Traditional Talk Therapy | Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) |
| Insight-oriented | Solution- and image-oriented |
| Weekly, open-ended process | Brief, structured sessions |
| Verbal processing required | Minimal verbal sharing needed |
| Often gradual improvement | Rapid symptom reduction |
For many clients, ART can be a powerful complement to ongoing therapy or serve as a standalone intervention.
Get Started With Accelerated Resolution Therapy in Calgary
If you’re ready to experience meaningful change and finally move past the emotional weight of trauma, Accelerated Resolution Therapy may be the right choice for you.
Reach out today to schedule a consultation or first session with one of our certified ART therapists. Whether you’re seeking ART in Calgary or virtually from anywhere in Alberta, Ontario, or Nova Scotia, we’re here to help you heal and move forward.
