Occurs when the brain’s alarm system stays overactive, often from stress, genetics, or trauma, leaving the body stuck in survival mode.

Can arise from stigma, rejection, or misunderstanding, creating identity conflicts, isolation, and pressure to hide authentic self.

Life transitions unsettle routines, relationships, and identity, creating uncertainty and emotional strain as people adjust.

Happens when external pressures exceed coping resources, causing overwhelm, tension, and difficulty finding balance

Declines when people disconnect from self-care, ignoring physical, emotional, or social needs essential for balance.

Stems from biological vulnerability, unresolved grief, or prolonged stress overwhelming mood regulation and draining energy

Triggered when someone or something meaningful is gone, disrupting emotional security and attachment bonds.

Passed through families from oppression or injustice, shaping identity, beliefs, and emotional health across generations.

Arises from illness demands—pain, fatigue, lifestyle restrictions—that strain resilience and daily functioning.

Brings emotional challenges as health shifts, independence changes, and reflections on meaning and purpose deepen.

Uses visualization and relaxation to calm the nervous system and restore emotional balance.

Incorporates diverse cultural perspectives to honor identity, heritage, and interconnectedness in healing.