How to Become a Trainer

The ART Trainer Development Program is designed for experienced ART clinicians who are interested in teaching Accelerated Resolution Therapy® to other licensed mental health professionals.

Individuals who meet the eligibility requirements may apply to be considered for the trainer development process. Applications are reviewed by the Rosenzweig Center for Rapid Recovery (RCRR) to evaluate each applicant’s experience and readiness, along with geographic training needs.

Eligibility Requirements

Before applying to become an ART Trainer, applicants must:

Be an independently licensed mental health professional or other qualified provider authorized to practice without supervision in their jurisdiction (such as LCSW, LPC/LMHC, LMFT, or licensed psychologist).
Maintain current professional liability insurance (individual or group).
Have successfully completed both ART Basic Training and ART Advanced Training.
Have completed ART Basic Training at least one year before applying.
Be actively incorporating ART into clinical practice, generally using ART at least 2–3 times per week (minimum of 100 ART sessions since becoming trained). Applicants must also submit a log documenting at least 50 ART cases or sessions completed within the last 12 months.
Have served as an assistant at or audited at least one ART Basic Training within the previous 12 months.
Maintain a current IS-ART membership.
Hold IS-ART Master Certification.
Maintain an active therapist directory listing on the ART website.

Supporting documentation should be submitted to Robin@ARTworksNow.com.

Trainer Application Process

Step 1: Attend the TTT Video Prep Course

Once the eligibility requirements have been met, prospective applicants attend the live Train the Trainer (TTT) Video Prep course conducted via Zoom.

During this course, participants receive detailed instruction on preparing their required teaching video, including the presentation expectations, evaluation criteria, and submission process. Following the course, participants also receive the Trainer Application Form.

Step 2: Submit the Trainer Application Form

The submission of the Trainer Application Form is the first step in the formal application process. Applications are reviewed in the order they are received, including any wait list determinations.

As part of this review, RCRR considers:

Whether the applicant meets the eligibility requirements.
The applicant’s experience using ART in clinical practice.
Readiness to move forward in the trainer development process.
Geographic trainer coverage and current training needs.

Applicants approved to continue will then be invited to begin preparing and submitting their teaching video for evaluation.

Step 3: Submit a Teaching Video

Applicants who are invited to continue will prepare an MP4 video demonstrating their ability to explain and teach the required ART concepts and procedures. The video should follow the guidance provided during the TTT Video Prep course.

Completed videos are uploaded using this link: https://artworksnow.wetransfer.com.

The submitted video is reviewed by RCRR as part of the trainer development process. Applicants whose videos are approved will be invited to attend the in-person Train the Trainer program.

Step 4: Attend Train the Trainer

Applicants whose videos are approved will be invited to attend the three-day in-person Train the Trainer program in Tampa, Florida. Successful completion of all required evaluations and training activities is required before becoming an approved ART Trainer.

Geographic Availability and Wait List Process

RCRR seeks to develop a trainer network that provides broad geographic access to ART while also supporting the long-term success of its trainers. In some areas where trainer capacity already meets or exceeds anticipated training demand, new trainer applications may be placed on a wait list until additional need develops.
Currently, the following states have statewide trainer wait lists: Kentucky, Minnesota, and Utah.

In addition to the statewide wait lists above, other metropolitan areas throughout the United States may also have active trainer wait lists. Geographic availability is evaluated as part of each application, so RCRR does not maintain a comprehensive public list of all wait-listed locations.

If you would like to know whether your area is currently subject to a wait list, please contact Josh@ARTworksNow.com. If your area is currently wait-listed, we will discuss the available options with you, including whether there may be alternate pathways to becoming an ART Trainer and how we can notify you if an opening becomes available.

Frequently Asked Questions

When am I officially considered an applicant?

You become an applicant after you attend the TTT Video Prep course, complete the Trainer Application Form, and RCRR receives your completed application. Completed applications enter the review process in the order they are received.

Does completing the TTT Video Prep course reserve my place?

No. The TTT Video Prep course prepares prospective applicants for the trainer development process. Applicant priority is established when the completed Trainer Application Form is received by RCRR.

Can I apply immediately after Basic Training?

No. Applicants must have completed ART Basic Training at least one year before applying and should have substantial experience using ART in clinical practice before entering the trainer development process.

What if my area is currently wait-listed?

You are encouraged to contact Josh@ARTworksNow.com to learn the current status of your area. Depending on the circumstances, alternate pathways to becoming a trainer may be available.