Complexity & Emergence
OUR FRAMEWORK
Your Brain is a Prediction Machine.
How Are You Encoding It?
Drawing on cognitive science, affective neuroscience, and relational psychology, the CRATE framework provides a nuanced understanding of how our minds, nervous systems, and relationships shape our experience—and how we can consciously reshape them for greater well-being and impact. Whether you're seeking to boost your resilience, deepen your self-awareness, or chart a course toward more meaningful successes, our approach offers a proven path between science and self.
SCIENCE-BACKED ROADMAP
At the core of every human being is a deep desire to thrive—to feel alive, connected, and in alignment with our highest potential. But at a time ripe with complexity, uncertainty, and rapid change, that inner sense of clarity and purpose can often feel out of reach.
Enter the CRATE framework: a comprehensive, science-backed approach to personal transformation that integrates cutting-edge research with timeless wisdom traditions. Developed by executive coach and human potential expert Dessy Levinson, this pioneering methodology offers a clear roadmap for navigating life's challenges and unlocking your fullest potential.
This framework goes deeper than any other approach I’ve encountered.
Frankie B.
Jeremy S. | Senior Project Manager, Meta
OUR PLATFORM
The CRATE Experience
What sets the CRATE approach apart is our commitment to integration—weaving together insights from multiple disciplines to create a holistic, multi-faceted understanding of the human experience.
Through the lens of cognitive science, we explore how our thoughts, beliefs, and narratives shape our reality— and how we can leverage the power of neuroplasticity to rewire our brains for greater clarity and resilience. With the tools of affective neuroscience, we illuminate the central role of emotion and embodiment in our wellbeing and discover practices for cultivating more nourishing emotional states.
And by drawing on the relational wisdom of interpersonal neurobiology, we shed light on how our social bonds and contexts shape our sense of self - and identify key strategies for building trust, empathy, and connection in all our relationships.
By integrating these diverse perspectives, the CRATE framework offers a uniquely comprehensive approach to personal transformation—one that honors the full complexity of the human experience while providing clear, actionable guidance for creating meaningful change.
THE POWER OF INTEGRATION
At its core, the CRATE framework is a love letter to the human spirit - a celebration of our innate capacity for growth, healing, and transformation. It's an approach that is grounded in rigorous science, but ultimately powered by the wisdom, creativity, and resilience of the human soul.
Whether you're navigating a major life transition, seeking to up-level your performance at work, or simply longing for a deeper sense of purpose and fulfillment, the CRATE framework offers a roadmap for the journey. Through a powerful combination of cutting-edge research, experiential practices, and personalized guidance, this approach empowers you to become the author of your own story - and the architect of a life that truly aligns with your deepest values and aspirations.
GROUNDED IN SCIENCE, POWERED BY CREATIVITY
YOUR PERSONAL CRATE COMPANION
Transformative growth doesn't just happen in coaching sessions or classes. It's an ongoing, daily process of self-awareness and intentional action. This is why we've developed the CRATE app: your personal companion on the journey from science to self.
Available for iPhone users, the CRATE app empowers you to:
▸ Capture your emotional states in real-time, building a rich, nuanced understanding of your inner landscape.
▸ Explore how your momentary experiences influence your longer-term character traits and patterns.
▸ Receive customized recommendations and practices for navigating challenging emotions and enhancing positive ones.
▸ Track your progress over time and celebrate your growth along the way.
With the CRATE app, you'll have a powerful tool for integrating the insights and strategies of the CRATE framework into your daily life. It's like having a pocket-sized coach and researcher, guiding you toward greater self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and personal transformation.
Whether you're a coaching client looking to deepen your work outside of our sessions or an independent explorer seeking a science-backed tool for self-discovery, the CRATE app offers a unique and accessible pathway to personal growth.
SCIENCE-BACKED ROADMAP
At the core of every human being is a desire to thrive—to feel alive, connected, and aligned with our greatest potential. But as we become ever more aware of the complexity, uncertainty, and continuous change that surrounds us, our clarity and agency become subsumed by opacity and overwhelm.
Enter the CRATE framework: a comprehensive, science-backed approach to personal transformation that integrates scientific research with timeless wisdom traditions. Developed by executive coach and relational narrative expert Dessy Levinson, this pioneering methodology offers a clear roadmap for navigating large challenges to cultivate cognitive and emotional resilience.
Drawing on cognitive science, affective neuroscience, and interpersonal neurobiology, the CRATE framework provides a nuanced understanding of how our minds, brains, and relationships shape our experience—and how we can consciously reshape them for greater wellbeing and impact. Whether you're seeking to boost your resilience, deepen your self-awareness, or chart a course toward more meaningful successes, this approach offers a proven path forward.
FIVE DIMENSIONS OF THRIVING
At the heart of the CRATE framework are five key dimensions that we have discovered to be the underpinnings of human flourishing.
By focusing on these five areas, you'll build a strong foundation for personal and professional success, as well as a toolkit for lifelong growth and resilience. The CRATE framework offers a wealth of research-backed strategies and practices for enhancing each dimension, from mindfulness and cognitive reframing techniques to embodied awareness and interpersonal skills.
Each dimension contains a distinct type of story we can learn to recognize, a unique stance we can embody and enact, and a way in which every dimensional learning extends the self beyond its current boundaries.
Together, these five dimensions form a cohesive framework for growth, allowing us to flourish amidst life's complexities. Each dimension provides a distinct yet interconnected path to an evolving and dynamic self—one capable of navigating life with greater courage, meaning, and resilience.
