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Juliana Mott Fabio LCSW
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Sometimes Healing Looks Like Stillness, Not Progress
by Juliana Fabio, LCSW In our culture, we are taught to measure healing by momentum. Forward movement. Breakthroughs. “Doing better.” But anyone who has lived through profound grief or a major life transition knows that healing doesn’t always follow a linear trajectory. Sometimes, true healing looks nothing like progress—at least, not the kind we’re taught to recognize. As a bereavement counselor and therapist who sits with individuals and families navigating loss, I’ve witne
Juliana Fabio
22 hours ago3 min read


Navigating the Holidays After the Loss of a Loved One
by Juliana Fabio, LCSW The holidays can be a tender time. What once brought warmth and connection can suddenly feel heavy with absence. The lights, the music, the traditions—each can stir memories that remind us of who is missing. If you’ve lost someone you love, this season can feel complicated. You might find yourself torn between wanting to participate in the rituals you’ve always loved and needing quiet space to simply breathe. Both are okay. There is no one “right” way t
Juliana Fabio
2 days ago3 min read


Grief Isn’t Linear: What Healing Can Look Like
by Juliana Fabio, LCSW If you’ve ever grieved, you know it doesn’t move in straight lines. There’s no tidy progression from sadness to acceptance, no single moment where everything suddenly feels “better.” Grief is more like the ocean—calm one day, crashing the next. It comes in waves, often when we least expect it. As a bereavement counselor and therapist, I’ve sat with countless individuals and families navigating profound loss. The one truth I return to, again and again, i
Juliana Fabio
2 days ago3 min read


3 Signs You’re in a Life Transition (and How to Stay Grounded
By Juliana Fabio, LCSW Change often sneaks up on us. Sometimes it looks like a new beginning — a move, a relationship shift, or a career change. Other times, it arrives quietly after loss, aging, or a deep inner knowing that life can’t stay the same. As a therapist who works with people in seasons of change — from grief and identity shifts to midlife transitions — I’ve learned that transitions aren’t something to “get through.” They’re an invitation to slow down, listen inwar
Juliana Fabio
3 days ago2 min read


Calming Our Nervous System When We End Up in Flight, Fight, Freeze or Fawn
We’ve all been there—our heart starts racing, our breath shortens, our mind goes blank, or we suddenly find ourselves over-accommodating...
Juliana Fabio
Oct 73 min read


Breathing Exercise
As a therapist, I often remind my clients that our breath is one of the simplest and most powerful tools we carry with us. When we feel...
Juliana Fabio
Oct 51 min read


Weekend Thoughts
As you step into the weekend, take a moment to notice how your body feels when you slow down. Do you carry tension in your shoulders,...
Juliana Fabio
Oct 31 min read


Estrangement
Loss can manifest in a multitude of forms, each with its own unique emotional weight and implications. One particularly profound and...
Juliana Fabio
Sep 303 min read


How does your nervous system react to others?
Effective communication is an essential skill that plays a crucial role in our daily interactions and relationships. It serves as the...
Juliana Fabio
Sep 235 min read


Embracing the Uncomfortable
A few days ago, as I made my way to my gardening class at the local city college, I found myself walking alongside a gentleman who...
Juliana Fabio
Sep 182 min read


Where do you feel peace?
In this fast-paced world we live in, it is all too easy to fall into the relentless cycle of "just keep going." The endless to-do lists...
Juliana Fabio
Sep 112 min read


Stop - Breathe - Beauty
Stop - Breathe - Beauty! This is my mantra when I feel overwhelmed or find myself spiraling down a rabbit hole of anxious thoughts. In...
Juliana Fabio
Sep 92 min read


Poetic and beautiful
For those who have experienced the profound loss of a loved one and are seeking a deeper, more poetic exploration of grief, I highly...
Juliana Fabio
Sep 42 min read


Navigating Grief: Two Essential Elements for Healing
There are so many things that are important to attend to and process in grief, and it is crucial to recognize that everyone's grief...
Juliana Fabio
Sep 22 min read


Podcast on Grief
Anderson Cooper's podcast on grief, titled "All There Is with Anderson Cooper," is a profound exploration of the complexities of loss,...
Juliana Fabio
Aug 302 min read


What happens to our brain when we grieve?
So much happens to us emotionally and physically when we grieve, an experience that can be profoundly overwhelming and complex. Grief is...
Juliana Fabio
Aug 292 min read


Grief Book
"It's Ok that you're not Ok" by Megan Devine is my go-to book for individuals navigating the profound and often overwhelming experience...
Juliana Fabio
Aug 292 min read


Weekly Reading
This week, I am deeply engrossed in reading "Fight Right: How Successful Couples Turn Conflict into Connection" by renowned relationship...
Juliana Fabio
Aug 292 min read


Leaning into the Uncomfortable
Most of the time, it feels significantly easier to stay nestled in the warmth and comfort of your bed, allowing the cozy blankets to...
Juliana Fabio
Aug 261 min read


Small Wins
When you are feeling low and unmotivated, it can often seem like the world is an insurmountable challenge, filled with obstacles that...
Juliana Fabio
Aug 262 min read
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