Are you ready to be transformed? Are you looking for rapid change within a short period of time?
We offer intensive therapy within 1, 2, 3, or 4 days for you to see quick changes in a short period of time. We get it. Coming to weekly therapy sessions is not always feasible. Our intensive therapy sessions allows you to travel from out of town, province or country to start living the life you want. We also offer our intensives virtually within the comfort of your home as long as you are in Alberta. These are for adults & adolescents.
The primary type of therapy that we have found to be the most effective for our intensives is called Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). We will include other modalities, but the primary one will be ART.
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is a form of psychotherapy with roots in existing evidence-based therapies but shown to achieve benefits much more rapidly (usually within 1-5 sessions). The client is always in control of the entire ART session, with the therapist guiding the process. Accelerated Resolution Therapyincorporates a combination of techniques used in many other traditional psychotherapies including bilateral stimulation and voluntary image replacement to change the way the brain stores distressing images and sensations.
Benefits of ART Intensives:
Relief and healing within a short period of time
Deep dive into your wellness
In person or virtual
Brief and you can return to your regular therapist or remain with us for follow-up
Gain clarity, increase communication, heal from trauma and emotional distress, improve relationships, increase confidence & self-esteem
No homework
You do not need to go into details about your past traumas in order to resolve the traumas
Accelerated Resolution Therapy is directive and Intensives are individualized
You can travel from out of town, province or country to attend our in person intensives
Virtual available for anyone in Alberta, Nunavut & Yukon
Why do an ART Intensive?
You want to experience deep therapeutic work that can change your life
You had a very painful experience that is still impacting you today
You want to focus your attention on your healing and wellness in a brief and focused manner have
You want to start living the life you have always wanted
You already go to weekly therapy and you feel stuck or on the verge of a break through
You want to feel better faster
Intensives Help With:
Anxiety including panic attacks, phobias, social anxiety and general
Complex Trauma, PTSD, General Trauma: including Motor Vehicle Accidents, Natural Disasters, Childhood Abuse/Neglect, Religious Trauma, Domestic Violence, Work Related Injuries (First Responders and Veterans)
Depression
Grief & Loss
History of Emotional, Physical and Sexual Abuse
Painful Childhood Experiences
Anger Management
Who May Not Benefit From Intensives:
Active Addiction: We ask that you abstain from substance use 2 days prior attending the intensive and during the intensive. Please seek out support from a detox centre or an addiction therapist. We have an addiction therapist on our team who would be happy to assist.
Active and Serious Consideration of Suicide: You may need to seek support from a hospitalization stay or working with a therapist to decrease suicidal ideation prior to starting an intensive.
Unmotivated for Change: If someone else wants you to make the changes or you are not ready for change then you may not benefit from an intensive.
What Is Included 1 Day Intensive:
Total program 9 hours of face to face time + Assessments + Resources + Workbook
7 hours of face to face Therapy: Virtual or In Person
1 hours of Coaching: Virtual
1.5 hours of Reiki: Virtual
Assessments, Resources & Workbook
Total Investment for 1 Day Intensive: $2375 What Is Included 2 Day Intensive:
Total program 12.5 hours of face to face time + Assessments + Resources + Workbook
9.5 hours of face to face Therapy: Virtual or In Person
2 hours of Coaching: Virtual
1.5 hours of Reiki: Virtual
Assessments, Resources & Workbook
Total Investment for 2 Day Intensive: $3275
What is Included 3 Day Intensive:
Total program 16.5 hours of face to face time + Assessments + Resources + Workbook
13.5 hours of face to face Therapy: Virtual or In Person
2 hours of Coaching: Virtual
1.5 hours of Reiki: Virtual
Assessments, Resources & Workbook
Total Investment for 3 Day Intensive: $4475
What is Included 4 Day Intensive:
Total program 20.5 hours of face to face time + Assessments + Resources + Workbook
17.5 hours of face to face Therapy: Virtual or In Person
2 hours of Coaching: Virtual
1.5 hours of Reiki: Virtual
Assessments, Resources & Workbook
Total Investment for 4 Day Intensive: $5675
What To Expect:
Before we get started:
Book a 20 min no fee Phone or Video Consultation for the Intensive to discuss if it is a good fit for you
1 Day Intensive
1.5 hrs Pre Intensive Intake: Get to know each other, thorough assessment, going over history, understanding of ART, understanding of the concerns you would like to resolve, developing specific concerns we will address, therapeutic coping skills. This can be booked a couple weeks prior to starting your intensive or the day before.
Start Intensive
2hrs in the morning: We start Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART
1 hr or 30min Lunch Break on your own
2 hrs in the afternoon: Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and/or therapy skills
Post Care
1 hr of virtual coaching offered by our coach to maintain gains or increase skills depending on your individual care plan within 1 week of the intensive
1.5 hrs virtual Reiki within 1 week of the intensive
1.5 with your therapist within 2-4 weeks of completing the intensive
2 Day Intensive Day 1
2 hrs in morning: Get to know each other, thorough assessment, going over history, understanding of ART, understanding of the concerns you would like to resolve, developing specific concerns we will address, therapeutic coping skills
1 hr Lunch Break on your own
2 hrs in the afternoon: We start Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
Day 2
2 hrs in the morning: Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and therapy skills
1 hr Lunch Break on your own
2hrs in the afternoon: Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and/or therapy skills
Post Care
2 x 1 hr of virtual coaching offered by our coach to maintain gains or increase skills depending on your individual care plan within 1 week of the intensive
1.5 hrs virtual Reiki within 1 week of the intensive
1.5 with your therapist within 2-4 weeks of completing the intensive
Adding Additional Therapy Days to Your Intensive
Day 3
2 hrs in the morning: Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and therapy skills
1 hr Lunch Break on your own
2hrs in the afternoon: Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and/or therapy skills
Day 4
2 hrs in the morning: Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and therapy skills
1 hr Lunch Break on your own
2hrs in the afternoon: Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and/or therapy skills
Take the Next Step and Book a No Fee 20min Consultation
Frequently Asked Questions About Accelerated Resolution Therapy Intensive
Where are my Intensives Offered?
We offer our intensives at our Okotoks Location: #210B, 26 Crystalridge Drive We also offer our intensives Virtually from the comfort of your own home for Alberta, Nunavut & Yukon
Does my insurance cover the cost?
Every insurance plan is different. Some may cover a portion of the cost. We do not direct bill for intensives. We recommend that you call your insurance to find out if they will cover the service.
What is your Cancellation Policy?
Because Intensive appointments are reserved exclusively for you, and require a large amount of time, we are not able to fill them on a last-minute basis. We require a minimum of 2 weeks notice to cancel or re-schedule your intensive. Therefore, our policy is to keep the 50% non refundable deposit if canceled or re-schedule within 2 weeks of your scheduled time. If cancelled within 72 hours the full intensive fee will apply. We will do our best to try and re-schedule your intensive. The cancellation policy is in effect regardless of reason for late cancelations.
What is the cost for an Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) intensive?
Total Investment for a 1 Day Intensive $2375
Program total of direct face to face time 9 hours + assessments + workbook
Total 7 hours of face to face therapy with your therapist
1.5 hours pre intensive intake with your therapist
4 hours of therapy with your therapist during the intensive
1 hours of Coaching (book within 1 week of intensive therapy)
1.5 hour of Reiki (book within 1 week of intensive therapy)
1.5 hours post intensive session with your therapist (book within 3-4 weeks of intensive)
Assessments, Resources & Workbook
Total Investment for a 2 Day Intensive $3275
Program total of direct face to face time 12.5 hours + assessments + workbook
Total 9.5 hours of face to face therapy with your therapist
8 hours of therapy with your therapist within the 2 days
2 hours of Coaching (book within 1 week of intensive therapy)
1.5 hour of Reiki (book within 1 week of intensive therapy)
1.5 hours post intensive session with your therapist (book within 3-4 weeks of intensive)
Assessments, Resources & Workbook
Adding Additional Therapy Days to Your Intensive $1200/day
Total Investment for a 3 day Intensive: $4475
Program total of direct face to face time 16.5 hours + assessments + workbook
Total of 13.5 hours of face to face therapy with your therapist
12 hours of therapy with your therapist during the intensive
2 hours of Coaching (book within 1 week of intensive therapy)
1.5 hour of Reiki (book within 1 week of intensive therapy)
1.5 hours post intensive session with your therapist (book within 3-4 weeks of intensive)
Assessment, Resources & Workbook
Total Investment for a 4 day Intensive: $5675
Program total of direct face to face time 20.5 hours + assessments + workbook
Total of 17.5 hours of face to face therapy with your therapist
16 hours of therapy with your therapist during the intensive
2 hours of Coaching (book within 1 week of intensive therapy)
1.5 hour of Reiki (book within 1 week of intensive therapy)
1.5 hours post intensive session with your therapist (book within 3-4 weeks of intensive)
Assessments, Resources & Workbook
50% Non Refundable Deposit is due at the time of booking to hold your spot
Do you direct bill for my intensive?
No we do not direct bill. We will provide you with a receipt for you to submit to your insurance.
Which Day and times are the Intensives offered?
For the 2 day intensive they are currently offered on Thursdays & Fridays for immediate availability. They will be booked from 9am-2pm or 9:30am-2:30pm If you book far enough in advance we can accommodate other days of the week. For 3 days they are booked Wednesday, Thursday & Friday. For 4 days they are booked Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. We do not currently offer evening or weekend intensives.
How do i get started?
Book a 20min no fee phone or video consultation to discuss if the intensive is a good fit for you.
What type of payment do you accept?
We accept all major credit cards, debit, and e-transfers are the preferred method of payment.
What if I already have a therapist?
Intensives are a wonderful way to add to your therapy experience. Once you complete your intensive you can go back to see your primary therapist.
Who offers the ART intensives?
Currently, Gita is offering the intensives. She is Master Certified Accelerated Resolution Therapist. Craig will be offering the coaching sessions. Kat from Be Free with Kat (befreewithkat.com) will be offering the Reiki sessions.
Can i book extra coaching and reiki sessions?
YES! You absolutely can. You may add additional coaching and reiki sessions during your intensive at an additional fee. If you would like other add ons such as massage or yoga we can provide you with some great local recommendations.
What if I am coming from out of town?
We would love to have you! There are accommodations in Okotoks that are nearby the office. Accommodations are at your own expense. You will absolutely love our town! Okotoks is an amazing small town that will support your growth and healing. We have lovely quaint cafes & restaurants. Beautiful views of the mountains. Amazing locals. Beautiful walking paths along the river. We would love to have you here in Okotoks, Alberta!
-We are 15 min south of Calgary, AB. -We are 2 hours from Banff, AB -We are 3 hours North from the Montana Border
Can my teen attend an intensive?
Yes they sure can! They must be motivated to make the changes. I don’t want you to waste your time or money, so you will want to ensure that your teen is highly motivated to make the changes. If your teen is only coming because you want them to then we recommend that they attend weekly therapy first until they are ready and motivated to attend an intensive.