traumA & art
It's something that you avoid thinking about and just push it to the back of your mind. That way, it doesn't hurt. But like a festering sore, it grows, and sometimes, without you even knowing it, it can infect other parts of your life. You're noticing problems with trust, friends, romantic relationships, or you're starting to feel worthless without understanding why.
Trauma can actually affect the way your brain works. I use techniques to help you reduce the negative effects that your trauma has on your life and take its power over you away.
It is possible to face your trauma and move forward,
so that it no longer controls you.
What does online trauma therapy look like?
In addition to trauma-informed talk therapy interventions, I use a technique called Accelerated Resolution Therapy, or ART. ART is an evidence-based therapeutic approach that uses eye movements and imagery to help people process distressing memories and reduce the emotional intensity associated with them. You don't necessarily have to describe every detail of a traumatic experience for us to work therapeutically with it.
healing trauma using accelerated resolution therapy (art)
Imagine cutting down the "trauma tree" at the trunk, instead of just trimming the leaves.
eye movement
calm
replacement
An ART session in a nutshell:
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We find an easy and accessible way to create eye movements.
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I guide you through a step-by-step visualization or narrative.
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I'm with you throughout the process, able to navigate, monitor, and pivot when necessary.
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At the end of a session, you may experience relief from distressing symptoms, gain new insight, or notice a greater sense of calm or resolution. Everyone responds differently, and we'll move at a pace that feels appropriate for you.
Click here for more information about ART. Click to find out how to get in touch with me so we can talk more about how this might help you.
