When you’ve experienced trauma—whether it’s a single event or something that’s built up over time—it can feel like it stays with you, no matter how hard you try to move on. Flashbacks, anxiety, emotional numbness, and a sense of being stuck in the past are common and exhausting. And while healing is possible, many people worry that the road to recovery will be long and difficult.
At Be Well Psychology in Calgary, we offer Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)—a therapy designed specifically to help people heal from trauma, PTSD, and overwhelming emotional distress in a way that’s both effective and efficient.
What Is Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)?
ART is a unique and evidence-based approach that combines elements of traditional talk therapy with guided eye movements and other visualization techniques. It helps you reprocess distressing memories so that they no longer feel as painful, triggering, or disruptive. What makes ART stand out is its speed and impact—many people report significant relief within just one to five sessions.
Rather than spending months or years revisiting painful experiences, ART helps you address the emotional weight of trauma safely and quickly, while still honoring the depth of what you’ve been through.
How ART Works to Heal Trauma
When you go through a traumatic experience, your brain can store that memory in a way that keeps you feeling like the event is still happening. That’s why triggers can feel so intense, and why the body often reacts with fear, anxiety, or shutdown—even when you know you’re safe.
ART works by helping the brain recode how these memories are stored, reducing their emotional intensity and breaking the cycle of reactivity. You’ll still remember what happened—but it won’t feel like you’re reliving it every time it comes to mind.
In ART sessions, you’ll be gently guided through the process of:
Identifying a troubling memory or sensation
Engaging in eye movements (similar to those used in EMDR) to reduce distress
Using visualization techniques to “rewrite” the emotional experience of the memory
Experiencing immediate relief in many cases, with lasting results
This process is designed to be non-retraumatizing. You don’t need to tell your whole story out loud or relive every painful detail. Instead, ART meets you where you are and gives your mind the tools to heal itself.
Is ART Right for You?
ART is especially helpful for people dealing with:
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Childhood or complex trauma
Anxiety, panic attacks, or phobias
Grief and loss
Depression linked to painful life experiences
Intrusive memories or flashbacks
If you’ve felt stuck in your healing process—or if you’re looking for a therapy that focuses on relief and forward movement—ART may be a great fit for you. It’s a powerful way to address trauma at its root while supporting your ability to regain a sense of calm, control, and clarity.
A Faster Path to Feeling Like Yourself Again
Healing from trauma doesn’t mean forgetting what happened—it means reclaiming your peace, your agency, and your ability to live fully in the present. ART offers a way to move forward without getting lost in the past, and it empowers you to take your next steps with clarity and confidence.
Ready to Begin?
If trauma or PTSD is keeping you from feeling safe, connected, or in control, Accelerated Resolution Therapy might be the approach you’ve been searching for. At Be Well Psychology, we’re here to guide you through the process with compassion, respect, and evidence-based care.
Reach out today to schedule an initial consultation and find out whether ART is the right step forward in your healing journey.
