Often referred to as ART, is an evidence-based trauma therapy that uses eye movements. It is based on EMDR, CBT, and Gestalt therapy. It often achieves rapid results (usually within 1-5 sessions).
ART involves processes such as:
- Relaxation and orientation
- Guided Eye movements
- Imagery Re-scripting
- Future Scripting
- Assessment & Closure
The process is very straightforward, using relaxing eye movements and a technique called Voluntary Memory/Image Replacement to change the way in which the negative images are stored in the brain. Treatment is grounded in well established psychotherapy techniques, and the end result is that trauma and difficult life experiences will no longer trigger strong emotions or physical reactions. Importantly, clients do not even have to talk about their traumas or difficult life experiences with the therapist to achieve recovery. For more information about ART.
Conditions treated by ART
- Trauma and mental health problems
- Anxiety, depression, phobias, panic attacks, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Addictions-Substance Abuse
- Performance Anxiety
- Family Issues
- Victimization/Poor Self-Image
- Victimization/Sexual Abuse
- Relationship Issues
- Infidelity, Codependency, Grief, Job-Related Stress
- Pain Management
- Memory Enhancement
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Dyslexia
Individuals with many other mental and physical conditions can also experience remarkable benefits starting at the first session.
The client is always in control during the ART session, with the Therapist guiding the process. Although some traumatic experiences such as rape, combat experiences, or loss of a loved one can be very painful or difficult to visualize, the therapy rapidly moves clients beyond the place where they are stuck in these experiences toward growth and positive changes.