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Creating Balance

As a way to provide additional support, below you can find some additional resources. I will continue to add to this page in hopes of trying to provide additional support and education. If you have any recommendations that you do not see on this page, please send me a message- lets continue to find ways to support each other!  

Navigating Mental Health Abroad: An Expat’s Experience in The Netherlands.

Moving abroad can be an exhilarating adventure, offering new experiences, cultures, and opportunities. However, amidst the excitement, expats often encounter a range of mental health challenges unique to their circumstances. For those settling in the Netherlands, a...

Building a Strong Foundation for Wellness

Everywhere you look now you hear about the importance of sleep, nutrition and exercise not only for overall physical health but also for your mental well-being. Sometimes it can seem like a juggling act to try and incorporate new (or re-establish old) routines that...

Changing of Seasons- Fall

Changing of Seasons: Fall Amanda Mauro, MA   As the seasons begin to change and we move into cooler months, it is a good time to reset how we are fueling our bodies. If we use nature as a leader in this, we can notice that things start to slow down and it’s a...

Safe Space Imagery

Safe Space Imagery Imagery is a powerful tool in helping us restore our nervous system and regain control in situations that can feel overwhelming. It can be so helpful that even on days where you feel you cannot do much or even leave the house, bringing your mind to...

Finding your Community

Finding your Community There are many reasons why people are drawn to live in another country; work opportunities, school, wanting a fresh start, etc. Whatever your reason is, it is safe to say that being an Expat takes a lot of strength, resilience and determination....

Forest Bathing

Forest Bathing Have you even notice how begin outside can help you feel more grounded? Although not a new idea or concept a form of ecotherapy, forest bathing, emerged from Japan in the 1980’s as a way to help individuals recharge in nature. This approach has been...

Healing Trauma Through The Body

 Healing Trauma Through the Body   I am a trauma survivor and for most of my life I have been working against my body. Almost all of my teen years and a lot of my 20’s involved moments that I still am healing from. Back then, I was not in a position to mentally...

An Invitation to Refocus

  An Invitation to Refocus  Its that time of the year again when the air becomes crisp, leaves start to change color and fuzzy socks begin to make their debut for the season. I love autumn- this season always brings me back to when I was younger growing up in Western...

Understanding the teenage brain: Compassion for Curiosity

Understanding the teenage brain: Compassion for Curiosity   Adolescents. We all have to go through this time in our lives and honestly, it was probably some of the hardest years I have ever experienced. Lots of changes in the body, school becomes more intense,...

Let’s Talk Gut Health

Maybe you have noticed a lot of people are talking about gut health these days. Additionally, there is a lot of discussion about the connection with gut health and mental health. We are going to do a quick dive into what exactly gut health entails, how it is connected...
Building a Strong Foundation for Wellness
Building a Strong Foundation for Wellness

Everywhere you look now you hear about the importance of sleep, nutrition and exercise not only for overall physical health but also for your mental well-being. Sometimes it can seem like a juggling act to try and incorporate new (or re-establish old) routines that...

Changing of Seasons- Fall
Changing of Seasons- Fall

Changing of Seasons: Fall Amanda Mauro, MA   As the seasons begin to change and we move into cooler months, it is a good time to reset how we are fueling our bodies. If we use nature as a leader in this, we can notice that things start to slow down and it’s a...

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