Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, or EMDR for short, has become a widely and commonly used technique for treating PTSD. For many practitioners, it is the top choice for a starting point. As the years have passed and more research has been conducted, what once was heralded as a trauma treatment has seen expanded use. It has seen some transformation and is no longer just an intervention but a comprehensive approach to psychotherapy. 

In the realm of business success, optimal team performance lies primarily in problem-solving strategies and a deeper understanding of human nature. Listening to validate first is an important yet often overlooked leadership skill. Its influence lies not just in its capacity to generate solutions but in its ability to calm the nervous system and leverage clear thinking.

If we wish to transform the “I can’t” response into “I can," we are called to touch upon the cultivation of compassion for ourselves. We are called to tap into our courage and strength, to lean towards our own experience of suffering, both for ourselves and for the world.
- Atira Tan