Mankato Marriage and Family Therapy Center

03/27/2026

Myth: You must be in crisis to go to therapy.
Fact: Therapy can be helpful with everyday stress, day-to-day relationships, and general personal growth efforts.
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Prioritizing mental health can actually help avoid crisis moments before they arise. Small, daily efforts can lead to big change.

03/23/2026

March is Self-Harm Awareness Month.
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If you or someone you know is struggling with self-harm/self injurious behavior, please contact a mental health professional.
https://mmftc.com/contact.html
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Even though self-harm has been studied extensively for over a decade, findings are never entirely accurate because of the stigma and shame that still surrounds self-injury. The actual rates are likely quite higher than those currently reported.

One analysis of self-injury across more than 40 countries found that:
- About 17% of all people will self-harm during their lifetime
- The average age of the first incident of self-harm is 13
- About 50% of people seek help for their self-harm but only from friends instead of professionals.
(Source: National Library of Medicine, https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11986636/ )

03/17/2026

03/13/2026

Dialectical Behavior Therapy is a skills based approach, with four main pillars, that can be beneficial for individuals with a variety of mental health concerns to explore.
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If there areas sound like skills you would like to develop or strengthen, reach out today at https://mmftc.com/contact.html or call our office at 507-625-4884!

03/10/2026

Happy Women's History Month!
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In February 1980, President Jimmy Carter issued the first Presidential Proclamation declaring the Week of March 8th as National Women’s History Week. Subsequent Presidents continued to proclaim a National Women’s History Week in March until 1987 when Congress passed Public Law 100-9, designating March as “Women’s History Month.”
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Shout out to all of our inspirational female therapists!

Click the link below to learn more about them and see if they would be a good fit for you!
https://mmftc.com/team.html

02/16/2026

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02/09/2026

Our front desk will not be staffed this week, February 9-13. We will be checking voicemails and returning phone calls as often as we are able, but will likely not be able to answer your call.
Please be sure to leave a voicemail, so we can get back to you, or contact your therapist directly through the online portal.

Thank you for understanding!
MMFTC Staff

02/02/2026

Winter can drag on, regardless of what one groundhog may predict, and force us to look inward for that sunshine we require. Or toward a happy lamp 😉
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01/20/2026

When so much feels out of control, it is important to engage in the things that ARE within our control. Small things like staying hydrated and getting good sleep allow us to continue to engage in the bigger things that matter to us.
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It is also important to continue to check in with ourselves on what is and is not working for us. You cannot pour from an empty cup, so keep an eye on your energy levels and know when it is time to redistribute your efforts.
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01/14/2026

If you’re living with symptoms of PTSD, please know this: what you’re experiencing is real, and you deserve support.
Flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, emotional overwhelm, or feeling disconnected—these are signals that your mind and body have been carrying too much for too long.
You don’t have to navigate this alone.
Our therapists are here to provide trauma-informed, compassionate care—whenever you’re ready.

Reach out today at https://mmftc.com/contact.html or call our office at 507-625-4884.