Accelerated Resolution Therapy
Accelerated resolution therapy is a trauma therapy that helps people reframe traumatic memories in a safe, peaceful way.
Why We Use Accelerated Resolution Therapy
Memories of traumatic experiences are painful, partly because they aren’t stored in our brains correctly. The nature of the experience blocks the brain’s ability to store those memories in long-term memory.
Accelerated resolution therapy allows clients to put those memories into long-term memory storage while changing how the client reacts emotionally to them. It helps trauma victims by:
- Reducing the anxiety caused by the memory
- Moving the memory out of working memory into long-term memory
- Giving the client control over how and when they remember the trauma
This therapy draws techniques and philosophies from other modalities, including eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
Benefits of Accelerated Resolution Therapy
Different trauma therapies work in different ways and are better for some people than others. The reason we utilize accelerated resolution therapy at Sequoia is because it has scientific backing, and it can help clients resolve trauma quicker than other therapies.
Bilateral Stimulation
Like EMDR, accelerated resolution therapy uses physical cues to activate the brain in a way that moves memories into long-term memory storage.
Positive Rescripting
Part of reframing how the client remembers the trauma is planting positive images in their place. They imagine how they would prefer to imagine that memory.
No Narration Required
Though the client will have to visualize the traumatic memory, they don’t have to share it out loud. Vocalizing painful memories can add stress, so the client doesn’t need to share them in a session if they don’t want to.
Quickly Resolve Trauma
Accelerated resolution therapy generally lasts one hour per session, but clients tend to find relief from trauma symptoms in about five sessions.
What We Treat
If you are struggling with your mental health, substance abuse, or both, we are here to help you regain control over your life. Our inpatient, outpatient, and partial hospitalization programs are designed to treat a wide variety of mental, behavioral, and co-occurring disorders in a comfortable setting.
Mental Health
We diagnose and treat a wide variety of mental health disorders, including trauma effects, dual diagnosis, depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and codependency.
Addiction
Substance use disorders we treat include addiction to alcohol, opiates, fentanyl and prescription opioids, methamphetamine and other stimulants, benzodiazepines, cannabis, and other psychoactive substances.
Other Behavioral Health Concerns
A mental health crisis can be layered and confusing. If you don’t see your disorder listed—or don’t know exactly why you are struggling—reach out to us to see how we can help. We treat each client at Sequoia on a personal level, and we’re ready to help you overcome whatever you may be facing.
Ready to Start Your Healing Journey?
Our experienced, compassionate team is here for you. Reach out to us today by calling us or scheduling a conversation at a time that works for you. All information will be kept private and confidential.
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