HOLLY BRIDGES' A.R.T.
The Anxiety Reframe Technique® is an internationally recognised, award winning technique designed for relaxation and restoration.
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A.R.T. is an intelligent way to support both profound shutdown and deeper states of regulation
A.R.T. works with the body, to bring the nervous system into greater alignment - without using meditation or breathing techniques
A.R.T. expands capacity and restores internal coherence
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About A.R.T.
Initially created to support those who cannot easily access traditional interventions or conventional practices.
Online Courses
Learn the internal martial art of A.R.T. through structured online courses; from simple foundations to deeper nervous system mastery.
1:1 Sessions
1:1 sessions provide personalised guidance in A.R.T., supporting deep nervous system reorganization and tailored pathways out of shutdown.
A.R.T. AS AN INTERNAL MARTIAL ART
Simple at the beginning, sophisticated in its depth. A.R.T. offers a steady pathway from shutdown to inner coherence, taught through clear foundations, gentle refinement, and a disciplined relationship with your own nervous system. This work is not so much a technique, as an internal practice. The dojo is the space we create together for that practice to unfold.
Retrain the nervous system to be less reactive
Find a state of internal safety
Learn to befriend and master the body
Move into states of inner peace and stillness
Improve vagal tone
Increase strength and vitality,
Flexibility and coordination
Quiet the mind
Learn to be present
Work without an agenda
Deeply integrated work
Teaches skills for a lifetime
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REFRAME YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF
THE NERVOUS SYSTEM
A.R.T. - Accessible for low interoception, low verbal ability and emotional connection, such as:
Autism, ADHD, AuDHD, Anxiety, Alexithemia, Digestive and Feeding Issues. Dyspraxia, Dysgraphia, Language Disorders, OCD, PANDAS, PDA, Sensory Disorders, Sleep Disorders, Sensory Disorders, Tics, Tourettes, Chronic Early Trauma, Early Medical Intervent, and more
People say - 'It Just Makes So Much Sense!'
The Book That Started It All
REFRAME YOUR THINKING
AROUND AUTISM
How the Polyvagal Theory and Brain Plasticity Help Us Make Sense of Autism
The Polyvagal Theory suggests that the symptoms of autism are simply a learned response of the nervous system, and the result of our body being in a prolonged state of stress and fight/flight/freeze response - shutting down our physical body, digestive system and immune function. This book explains Polyvagal Theory in simple terms to help you see how these learned patterns of our autonomic nervous system affect who and how autistics/neurodivergents get to be in this world - and what we can do to ease it.
2ND EDITION (2022) License To Think
Buy Digital Copy Here"My son takes it everywhere with him. he shows it to all his teachers - to explain what's happening for him."
-Richard McDermott
RECOMMENDATIONS
PROFESSOR STEPHEN PORGES
Professor of Psychiatry
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
"Holly continues to refine her clinical style, embodying aspects of Polyvagal Theory, that enable her to support her clients’ journey to have richer lives and to experience the benefits being safe enough to co-regulate with others."
DR. GERARD COSTA
Former Director, Centre for Autism and Early Childhood Mental Health
Montclair State University, New Jersey
"Holly is one of those rare “translators” of science into application and practice. She teaches professionals and families and supports those with developmental difficulties with deep understanding, passion and care. She is a gift to our work.”
KANE BLACKMAN
National Disability Service (NDS) Commission Secretary
"Holly Bridges’ work has been acknowledged by the Australian government’s disability insurer for ‘Excellence In Innovation’. Ms Bridges won the award for her neuroplasticity work that helps people with disabilities improve their physical and social presentations. Ms Bridges has also been recognised internationally for her book ‘Reframe Your Thinking Around Autism’ which outlines this work."
A.R.T. EVALUATION
‘BRIDGING THE GAP: AUTISTIC INERTIA AND ADHD PARALYSIS’
Ages 9, 12, 17, and 59 - male and female
Biometric, Psychometric, Qualitative - Outcomes Showed Improved:
- Sleep
- Points of Stillness
- Mental Clarity
- Executive Functioning
- Working Memory
- Self-Regulation
- Sensory Perception
- Higher Adaptability
- Wellbeing
- Heart Rate Variability (HRV)
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"Holly has been a miracle worker for Scott through her gracious, patient, highly attentive work. And this was accomplished despite being on separate continents!
We are grateful for all she has taught us about the brain & body, and how & why A.R.T. works."
Lisa McDermott
"As a Psychiatrist, A.R.T exercises and vocabulary has given many patients with chronic mental health issues the much needed ‘exhale’, the words describing their experience living in and with their bodies.
A.R.T in many ways is a portable toolkit for clinicians wishing to work with patients in a therapeutically non intrusive way”.
Sree Thamburaja Consultant Forensic Psychologist FRCPsych
"Holly's ART express followed by one on one sessions have been life changing for our family. It's so good because the change is so powerful and helpful for the neurodivergent individual.
It's like learning how to be calm in your body, with the sensory differences, and much more.
Dr. Swati Paliwal
Unstuck
A Somatic Approach to Autistic Inertia, Catatonia,and Possibility
A powerful documentary following one young man’s two-year journey with Holly Bridges and A.R.T., - moving from catatonia, shutdown, and executive dysfunction - into a profound connection to his world, and to himself.
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