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People-Pleasing and Trauma: Understanding the Fawn Response
People-pleasing is often misunderstood as a personality trait, but for many people it is a trauma survival response rooted in early relationships. This post explores the fawn response, how it develops, and how therapy can help you move toward more authentic connection.

Michele Gogliucci
Feb 34 min read


Online Dating and Anxious Attachment: Why You Keep Getting Stuck in Toxic Cycles
If dating apps leave you anxious, overthinking, or stuck in the same unhealthy patterns, attachment wounds may be driving the cycle. Learn why this happens and how change is possible.

Michele Gogliucci
Jan 284 min read


Understanding Thought Processes: How They Influence Anxiety and Depression
Understanding Thought Processes: How They Influence Anxiety and Depression: Our thoughts wield immense power over our emotions and behaviors

Michele Gogliucci
Jun 30, 20243 min read


Understanding Denial: A Double-Edged Sword of Coping
Understanding Denial: A Double-Edged Sword of Coping: Denial is a psychological defense mechanism that we all employ, to some degree...

Michele Gogliucci
May 23, 20244 min read


Understanding Relational Trauma
When the word "trauma" is mentioned, it often evokes images of catastrophic events—war, violence, accidents, or other single, profound incidents that abruptly and significantly alter one's life. However, there's a more insidious and less conspicuous type of trauma that lurks within the dynamics of close relationships. This is known as relational trauma, a concept that might not be as well-known but is equally impactful on an individual's well-being. To demystify this concept,

Michele Gogliucci
Apr 18, 20243 min read


Understanding Attachment Styles: A Guide to Healthy Relationships
In the realm of psychology, attachment styles play a significant role in shaping how we form and maintain relationships throughout our lives. They serve as a blueprint for our interactions with others, influencing how we connect, communicate, and handle intimacy. Four primary attachment styles have been identified: anxious, avoidant, secure, and disorganized. Understanding these styles can provide profound insights into our behaviors and pave the way for healthier relationshi

Michele Gogliucci
Mar 18, 20243 min read


Vulnerability and Relationships
In the intricate dance of human relationships, vulnerability often takes center stage, though not always by choice. It's a concept that evokes both fear and longing, as it demands a shedding of armor we've meticulously built over years. Vulnerability, at its core, is about being open and exposed, allowing others to see us in our most genuine state—flaws, fears, desires, and all. In this blog we will delve into what it means to be vulnerable, how we show vulnerability, its imp

Michele Gogliucci
Feb 15, 20243 min read


Saying No and Setting Boundaries
Effective communication is a crucial skill in maintaining healthy relationships, yet many of us struggle when it comes to saying no or...

Michele Gogliucci
Jan 6, 20243 min read


How to Self-Regulate With Family During The Holidays
The holidays are synonymous with joy, festivity, and familial love. But as much as they are times of celebration, they can also test our...

Michele Gogliucci
Dec 14, 20233 min read


Empowering Change Through Acceptance
Acceptance is a concept often misunderstood in the realms of self-help, psychology, and personal development. It is not synonymous with...

Michele Gogliucci
Nov 17, 20234 min read


5 Reasons Change is Challenging
Change is an inevitable part of life, but it's not always easy. We all have automatic behavior patterns deeply ingrained within us, which...

Michele Gogliucci
Oct 16, 20233 min read


Shedding Light on Shame: Your Path to Healing and Empowerment
Shame is a complex and deeply ingrained emotion that exerts a profound influence on our lives. To truly understand the weight of shame,...

Michele Gogliucci
Sep 25, 20233 min read


Welcome to My Blog
Welcome to my blog. Stay tuned for information and ideas that will inform, inspire and support you on your path to wellness.

Michele Gogliucci
Aug 10, 20231 min read
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