Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
A protocolized trauma-processing therapy using eye movements and guided imagery, kept distinct here from EMDR though it shares some techniques.
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), developed by Laney Rosenzweig, is a structured trauma therapy that uses eye movements, similar in some ways to EMDR, alongside guided imagery techniques intended to help "rescript" how a distressing memory is held, changing the emotional charge attached to it rather than erasing the memory itself. Sessions are typically brief and can produce shifts in as few as one to five sessions for some presentations, though this varies by person and situation. It's listed separately from EMDR on this site, since despite some technique overlap, ART follows its own distinct protocol, training, and certification pathway.
A brief, structured trauma therapy using eye movements and guided imagery to change how a memory feels.
What to expect: Sessions involve holding a specific memory in mind while using guided eye movements, along with imagery techniques where you're guided to voluntarily change or "rescript" distressing visual elements of the memory. Many people report noticeable shifts within just a handful of sessions, though this varies. Your ART clinician will explain the process clearly before beginning and check in about your comfort throughout.
Good fit for: You have a specific, identifiable distressing memory you want to work with, You're looking for a brief, structured course of treatment, You're open to eye-movement and imagery-based techniques
Explore for: A specific distressing memory or image that continues to feel emotionally charged, Wanting a brief, structured approach to trauma-related distress, Interest in eye-movement-based techniques without committing to the full EMDR protocol, A preference for a shorter course of treatment when appropriate for your situation
Not the right fit if: You're looking for EMDR specifically, a related but separately trained and protocolized approach, Your concern is broad and diffuse rather than tied to specific memories
How to choose a practitioner: Confirm certification through ART International Training, the method's official training body Ask how many sessions they typically expect for a concern like yours Clarify how ART differs, in their explanation, from EMDR, since the two are sometimes confused
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