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EMDR Therapy, Mind-Body Healing, Anxiety & Stress Catherine Alvarado EMDR Therapy, Mind-Body Healing, Anxiety & Stress Catherine Alvarado

Anxiety Isn’t Just in Your Head: Understanding the Physical Side of Panic

Anxiety and panic are often described as mental experiences, but for many people, they are felt most strongly in the body. Physical symptoms can appear suddenly and feel intense, even when the mind feels calm. Learning how the nervous system responds to anxiety can bring clarity, reduce fear, and support a more grounded sense of safety.

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What is Holistic Wellness & Why Does it Matter?

Holistic wellness looks at the full picture of a person, recognizing how emotional, physical, and nervous system experiences are deeply connected. When care considers both mind and body together, it can create space for deeper understanding, regulation, and support—especially when stress or symptoms feel layered or hard to untangle.

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Parenting & Families, Teen Therapy, Emotion Regulation Catherine Alvarado Parenting & Families, Teen Therapy, Emotion Regulation Catherine Alvarado

Staying Calm and Connected When Your Teen’s Emotions Run High

Big emotions are a normal part of adolescence, but they can feel overwhelming for both teens and parents in the moment. Understanding why emotions escalate and how to respond with steadiness can help reduce power struggles and preserve connection during challenging interactions.

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How to Set Boundaries as a Young Adult (Without Feeling Guilty)

Setting boundaries as a young adult can feel challenging when guilt or people-pleasing patterns are present. Strengthening boundaries often involves not just what’s said, but how it feels internally—something supportive approaches like EMDR can help with over time.

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Understanding EMDR Therapy and the Different Ways It’s Offered

EMDR therapy often raises questions about what it is and how it actually works in therapy. This overview explores who EMDR can help and the different ways it may be offered, including ongoing therapy, intensives, adjunct work, and online or in-person options.

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A Closer Look at Eunoia Wellness Studio — and Why We Created It

A closer look at Eunoia Wellness Studio, the intention behind its creation, and the values that shaped the space. From its name and origins to the feel of the studio itself, it’s an invitation to get to know the heart of Eunoia.

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Depression or Burnout? Understanding the Difference and How EMDR Therapy Can Help

Feeling drained, numb, or emotionally stuck can make it hard to tell whether burnout or depression is present. EMDR therapy offers gentle, nervous-system–informed support for emotional processing and regulation when insight alone doesn’t bring the relief or steadiness you’re hoping for.

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EMDR Therapy, Trauma & PTSD, Mind-Body Healing Catherine Alvarado EMDR Therapy, Trauma & PTSD, Mind-Body Healing Catherine Alvarado

EMDR Therapy for Trauma: Moving Beyond Survival Mode

After trauma, the nervous system can remain stuck in survival mode, scanning for danger long after the threat has passed. EMDR therapy helps the brain and body reprocess overwhelming experiences so safety can be felt again—not just understood—allowing calm, connection, and presence to gradually return.

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