the blog
A place for our team to share about topics they are passionate about, in hopes of allowing you to see and understand a bit more behind the faces on these pages.
Healing the Body: Approaches to Addressing Physical and Chronic Pain from Trauma
“Addressing trauma, chronic pain, and emotional pain is a holistic process that involves healing both the body and the mind. Remember, you don’t have to face this alone- support is available, and heal... ...more
Trauma
April 17, 2025•2 min read
Emotional Pain and Trauma: Understanding the Connection
Emotional pain, deeply intertwined with trauma, manifests in various ways, including anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Each of these experiences can significantly impact our mental and emotional well-bei... ...more
Trauma
April 01, 2025•1 min read
Chronic Pain and Trauma
"By understanding the connection between chronic pain and trauma, individuals can approach their treatment with a more nuanced perspective, acknowledging the complex ways in which their bodies and min... ...more
Trauma
March 17, 2025•1 min read
Understanding Trauma and Its Impact on the Body
"Trauma is not just a psychological phenomenon but a whole-body experience that can have significant impacts on physical health. Recognizing the signs of trauma and understanding its effects on the bo... ...more
Trauma
March 04, 2025•2 min read
Religious Trauma: In the Workplace
"Religious trauma in the workplace is one that we don’t hear about often. We know about it within some religious communities, within the family and in relationships, but we somehow overlook how this c... ...more
Religious Trauma
February 19, 2025•5 min read
Religious Trauma: As a Man
"In many religious or faith based spaces, men are considered to be of higher value and have more authority than women. Because of this, it is common for men to be missed in the religious trauma conver... ...more
Religious Trauma
February 10, 2025•4 min read
Religious Trauma: As a Woman
"Being a woman in a religious or faith based community can be a wonderful thing and a terrible thing all at once." ...more
Religious Trauma
February 07, 2025•5 min read
Religious Trauma: Purity Culture
"Sexuality was never taught. In the confines of marriage, it was taught that a woman should please her husband and that was the extent of it. There were never discussions around the spectrum of sexual... ...more
Religious Trauma
January 31, 2025•4 min read
Religious Trauma: What No One Tells You
"As important as it is to work through the trauma that you’ve experienced, it’s equally important to know and understand that your life is going to be different throughout this journey and you will no... ...more
Religious Trauma
January 28, 2025•4 min read
What is Religious Trauma?
"Religious trauma has become a huge buzz phrase over the last several years. With the increase in documentaries, books, and movies, people are sharing more about their experiences of religious trauma.... ...more
Religious Trauma
January 22, 2025•3 min read
Religious Trauma: Intro
"It didn’t feel like there was another way. It felt paralyzing to even think about looking outside of those perceived four walls." ...more
Religious Trauma
January 17, 2025•2 min read
Grief: Part Three
One thing that I have heard from every griever, is how lonely grief can feel. So much of our grief is held on the inside, in our thoughts, our elevated heartbeat, the longing in our soul. ...more
Grief
December 05, 2024•5 min read
Grief: Part Two
Almost all grievers will have some sort of wrestle with accepting the loss of their person. It is a time where you feel a numbness or disbelief toward the idea that they are gone. ...more
Grief
November 29, 2024•4 min read
Grief: Part One
In all these celebrations, gatherings and good times, there are people among us who are grieving. Is that person you? Are you putting on a happy face when inside you are crumbling, missing your person... ...more
Grief
November 21, 2024•5 min read
What the Heck is EMDR? Types of EMDR We Offer
Now that we’ve explored what EMDR is, you may be wondering how this works in therapy. We at MCC offer four different ways of getting EMDR. ...more
EMDR
November 07, 2024•3 min read
What the Heck is EMDR? What to do After an EMDR Session
"I firmly believe that we as humans are never done. We’ve never arrived - but we can continue to shift the way we see ourselves, others and the world. We can explore our strengths and weaknesses, own ... ...more
EMDR
October 17, 2024•3 min read
What the Heck is EMDR? What a Session Can Look Like
"I have done hundreds upon hundreds of EMDR sessions and I can tell you that not one session has been the same. It doesn’t matter if it’s the same person or the same target, each EMDR session has been... ...more
EMDR
October 03, 2024•3 min read
What the Heck is EMDR? How We Set up for EMDR
It is important to remember that each person is different, and the way that people process is different. As much as you may want to blow through those negative experiences and just finish them so they... ...more
EMDR
September 19, 2024•3 min read
What the Heck is EMDR? Defining EMDR
What EMDR does, is it lights up the memory, and brings the other parts of the brain online. It aids the parts of the brain to talk to each other so it can process through the experience. This is the b... ...more
EMDR
September 10, 2024•3 min read
What Does Attachment Have To Do With It? Earned Secure Attachment
It’s important to remember that earned secure attachment is available to everyone who may have an anxious, avoidant, or disorganized attachment style. It takes time though to develop - oftentimes year... ...more
Attachment
August 22, 2024•3 min read
What Does Attachment Have To Do With It? Secure Attachment
You’ll notice that individuals with a Secure Attachment style often have a sense of self, are confident in their abilities, value, and are able to take on challenges without feeling debilitated or hig... ...more
Attachment
July 17, 2024•2 min read
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