Therapy Trainings™- Free CE for Social Workers, Counselors, MFTs, and more

This text-based course was developed in 2023 for mental health professionals. The course will familiarize professionals with ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy.)

Target audience: mental health professionals

Content Level: beginning to intermediate

In this course, you will:

• Define and explain the basic principles and concepts of ART.

• Understand the history and development of ART.

• Describe the theoretical foundations of ART.

• Identify and apply ART techniques and procedures for identifying and processing trauma-related memories, managing distress and negative emotions, and enhancing positive emotions and well-being.

• Recognize the clinical applications of ART for various mental health conditions, tailoring interventions to individual client needs and goals and adapting to diverse populations and cultural contexts.

• Identify strategies for effective ART session planning and management, ethical and legal considerations, collaboration with healthcare providers, and techniques for evaluating and monitoring treatment progress.

• Review available ART training and certification programs, resources for continuing education and professional development, and tips for integrating ART into clinical practice.

• Overcome barriers to the implementation of ART in your practice

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to ART - Accelerated Resolution Therapy Training

1.1 Definition and Overview of ART

1.2 History and Development of ART

1.3 Theoretical Foundations of ART

1.4 Basic Principles and Concepts of ART

Module 2: ART Techniques and Procedures

2.1 Overview of the ART Protocol

2.2 Techniques for Identifying and Processing Trauma-Related Memories

2.3 Strategies for Managing Distress and Negative Emotions

2.4 Techniques for Enhancing Positive Emotions and Well-Being

Module 3: Clinical Applications of ART

3.1 Use of ART for Treating PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, and Other Mental Health Conditions

3.2 Tailoring ART Interventions to Individual Client Needs and Goals

3.3 Adapting ART for Diverse Populations and Cultural Contexts

3.4 Integration of ART With Other Therapeutic Approaches

Module 4: Best Practices for ART

4.1 Strategies for Effective ART Session Planning and Management

4.2 Ethical and Legal Considerations in the Use of ART

4.3 Collaboration With Other Health Care Providers in the Use of ART

4.4 Techniques for Evaluating and Monitoring Treatment Progress

Module 5: Tools and Resources for ART

5.1 Overview of Available ART Training and Certification Programs

5.2 Resources for Continuing Education and Professional Development in ART

5.3 Recommendations for Selecting Appropriate ART Resources and Tools for Individual Practice Needs

5.4 Tips for Integrating ART Into Clinical Practice

Module 6: Conclusion and Implementation Strategies

6.1 Summary of Key Takeaways and Benefits of ART

6.2 Review of Resources and Tools to Assist in the Implementation of ART

6.3 Strategies for Overcoming Barriers to the Implementation of ART

Course Overview

Accelerated resolution therapy (ART) is an evidence-based psychotherapy that has been proven effective in treating mental health conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and depression. This online class will provide an in-depth overview of ART and equip attendees with foundational knowledge and skills to apply ART techniques in their practice.

Upon completion of this course, participants will have the knowledge and skills about the theoretical foundations of ART, its techniques and procedures, clinical applications, best practices, and tools and resources for ART.

About the author

Matt Grammer, LPCC-S is the founder of Therapy Trainings™, Kentucky Counseling Center®, and Counseling Now®. He has over a decade of experience as a clinician, private practice operator, and consultant. He holds dual Masters degrees in Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling. KY LPCC-S #164069

Consulting Team

Social Work Consultant is Alicia Trager, LCSW.

Marriage and Family Therapy Consultant is Matt White, LMFT 

Psychology consultant is Brett Donnelly, Psy. D.

Course completion & CE info

Course completion requirements: To earn CE credit, professionals must read the material, pay the continuing education certificate fee and complete the posttest (with a passing score of 80%) and course evaluation. Posttests may be retaken. Certificates of completion will be emailed immediately after course completion. 

Therapy Trainings™ is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Kentucky Social Work Board provider #202375, Kentucky MFT Board, and KY LPC Board. 

This course has been approved by Therapy Trainings™, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for 3 CE hours. NAADAC provider #270493. Therapy Trainings™ is responsible for all aspects of its programming.

Therapy Trainings™ has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7439. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Therapy Trainings™ is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Therapy Trainings™, #1945, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 12/6/2023 – 12/6/2024. Social workers completing this course receive 3 continuing education credits.

System Requirements

Computer or mobile device with an internet connection.

For questions, concerns, or to request special accommodations, please email [email protected]