by Amanda Mauro | Dec 27, 2024 | Uncategorized
As the year comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to reflect on 2024 and envision what you want to create in 2025. Instead of simply making resolutions, consider setting New Year’s intentions—focused, purpose-driven goals that align with your values and prioritize...
by Amanda Mauro | Dec 9, 2024 | Uncategorized
The holiday season often brings images of joy, togetherness, and celebration. However, for many, family time during the holidays can also be a source of stress and emotional triggers. Understanding why this happens and learning practical ways to support yourself in...
by Amanda Mauro | Nov 27, 2024 | Uncategorized
Fawning is a survival response that occurs when individuals feel threatened or perceive conflict. It is one of the four primary stress responses, alongside fight, flight, and freeze. Fawning involves prioritizing the needs of others, often at the expense of...
by Amanda Mauro | Nov 6, 2024 | Uncategorized
Election seasons can be an intense time for many people, especially as results begin to roll in. The anticipation, uncertainty, and polarizing atmosphere can contribute to heightened anxiety levels, a feeling that has been coined election anxiety. This blog explores...
by Amanda Mauro | Oct 23, 2024 | Uncategorized
As the vibrant heat of summer fades and we transition into the cooler, quieter season of fall, the rhythms of nature encourage us to slow down, reflect, and prepare for the colder months ahead. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the change of seasons is more than...
by Amanda Mauro | Oct 17, 2024 | Uncategorized
Rejection sensitivity (RS) is a psychological phenomenon where individuals become hyper-attuned to the possibility of rejection. This heightened sensitivity can lead to anxiety, fear, and defensiveness in situations where rejection—whether real or perceived—is at...
