FREE "while you Wait" GUIDE
While You Wait
You might be sitting in the waiting room waiting for results or waiting on your bed for your patient chart to download... Either way, this is a free waiting guide with a simple four-step practice for those moments when scanxiety starts taking over.
By providing your email address, you agree to receive marketing communications. By subscribing, you agree to receive promotional emails, newsletters, and updates. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in our emails. For more information, please review our Privacy Policy.
When The Ground Feels Shaky
This guide is for you if you find yourself...
Preparing for worst-case scenarios
Replaying previous scan results in your head
Struggling to focus while waiting for news
Googling late at night
Hi, I'm Maria
Listen to a message from Maria
I'm Maria Frassinelli Sierra, a licensed therapist, educator, and the creator of Here & Becoming. I specialize in helping people navigate illness, grief, uncertainty, and life after major life changes.
I created this guide because I know how heavy the waiting can feel. The uncertainty, the constant replaying of scenarios—it's exhausting.
Take a breath and let's work on find your footing together.
WHAT TO EXPECT
What You'll Find Inside
A compassionate, practical strategy to use when you are waiting for results.
The 'SCAN Pause'
A simple four-step practice to anchor yourself before, during, and after your medical appointments.
Interrupting Spirals
Learn gentle techniques to break the cycle of googling, guessing, and worst-case scenario thinking.
A Portable Tool
Formatted to be saved easily on your phone so you can reference it right in the waiting room.
A Steadying Practice
Discover actionable, supportive ways to stay present when facing periods of unknown outcomes.
You Don't Have To Carry It Alone
This guide is a reset that you can
keep in your pocket or in your phone
that you can do in minutes.
It is meant is to offer you a gentle,
structured way to find solid ground
when everything feels uncertain.
It gives you power back
in a moment that can feel
powerless.
Take Action
Take your power back from this moment.
The guide is completely free
and arrives in your inbox instantly.
© 2026 HERE & BECOMING. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.