Accelerated Resolution Therapy, or ART, is a gentle and focused approach that helps people process painful or overwhelming memories in a new way. It’s used for trauma or PTSD, and it works by helping the brain shift how those memories are stored so they no longer trigger the same emotional or physical reactions.

During ART, the therapist guides the person through a series of calming, rhythmic eye movements while they briefly bring a difficult memory to mind. This process helps the brain “recode” the emotional response, allowing the memory to feel less intense or less distressing. Many people describe feeling lighter, calmer, or more grounded afterward.

One of the unique things about ART is how quickly it can work. Some individuals notice meaningful changes in just one session. The memory itself isn’t erased — but the emotional charge around it can soften dramatically, making triggers, nightmares, or intrusive thoughts far less overwhelming.

ART offers a structured, compassionate way to help the mind heal from trauma, giving people space to move forward without being pulled back into the past.