Compassionate, nervous-system-informed therapy for adults in Calgary and NW Calgary, using a brief and structured approach to help distressing memories feel less intense and easier to carry.
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is a brief, evidence-informed therapy that uses guided eye movements and imagery to help your brain and nervous system process distressing memories in a new way. ART was developed in 2008 by Laney Rosenzweig and is often used to support healing from trauma, PTSD symptoms, anxiety, and other experiences that feel “stuck” in the body and mind.
One of the reasons many people feel drawn to ART is that it can be both structured and gentle. You remain in control throughout the process. You do not have to share every detail of what happened, and you are never forced to relive a memory more intensely than your system can handle.
In ART sessions, we work with how a memory is stored—often as images, sensations, emotions, and “felt sense”—and support your system in moving from activation toward steadiness. Many clients describe the shift as: the memory is still there, but it no longer grips them in the same way.
ART may be a good fit if you:
You don’t need to fit neatly into one of these descriptions for ART to be helpful. Many people recognize pieces of themselves in more than one place. These examples simply offer a starting point—together, we listen for what your nervous system is ready to work with and move at a pace that feels safe.
An Evidence-Informed Approach to Trauma Processing
ART sessions follow a structured process. We begin by identifying what you want support with, and then use guided eye movements and imagery to help your nervous system process the experience safely. You remain in control throughout, and we go at a pace that feels manageable.
Not necessarily. You can share as much or as little as you’d like. ART can work without you describing every detail out loud, which many people find relieving.
It depends on what you’re working on and how layered the experience is. Some people focus on a single target memory in 1–3 sessions, while others choose a slightly longer arc for complex or repeated experiences..
They share some similarities (including the use of eye movements), but ART is a distinct approach with its own structured protocol and emphasis on imagery and “rescripting.” If you’re unsure which is a better fit, we can talk it through in a connection call.
No. ART doesn’t erase memory. People often describe that the memory remains, but the emotional charge and body-level activation decreases—so it feels more like something that happened, not something that is happening.
Private practice psychological services are not covered by Alberta Health Care. However, many private benefit plans and health spending accounts offer coverage for services provided by a Registered Psychologist. Please check with your benefits provider for details. Receipts are provided for all paid sessions and can be submitted for reimbursement. Fees not reimbursed may also be eligible as medical expenses on your income tax return.
