Deciding whether, or to what extent, to engage in political conversations during the holidays is a personal choice. There’s no single “right” answer, but there are two things you can do to make the decision that’s right for you: Get clear on your personal values and get clear on your intentions.

EMDR is widely known for treating trauma and PTSD, but it can also help with anxiety, panic, depression, and self-limiting beliefs. Even if you haven’t experienced what you’d call “trauma,” EMDR may still benefit you.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a research-backed therapeutic approach that helps people process traumatic or overwhelming memories. It’s based on the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model, which proposes that the brain is designed to heal itself under the right conditions—much like a cut that closes and repairs when properly cleaned and bandaged. This post explains the theory and 8 Phases of EMDR.