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MaryCatherine McDonald Ph.D.

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MaryCatherine McDonald, Ph.D., teaches at the College of the Holy Cross. She is the author of books including Unbroken: The Trauma Response Is Never Wrong.

Books by MaryCatherine McDonald Ph.D.
Recent Posts
What Is a Trauma Bond?
Few concepts have garnered as much attention as the "trauma bond." But what exactly is it, and why do we find ourselves trapped within these painful dynamics time and time again?
7 Reasons You Might Avoid Joy
When unraveling the enigma of joy aversion after trauma, you could try to explore why positive emotions become triggers and learn a unique practice to embrace joy gently.
Rethinking Trauma: Understanding Anxiety as Adaptation

In the aftermath of trauma, anxiety takes center stage. But did you know that it can be a sign of your brain's will to survive? How to cope and heal without shame.

In the aftermath of trauma, anxiety takes center stage. But did you know that it can be a sign of your brain's will to survive? How to cope and heal without shame.

Rethinking Trauma: Understanding Intrusion Symptoms

Dive into the profound understanding of trauma as a protective response. Discover the power of understanding intrusion symptoms as a path to healing.

Dive into the profound understanding of trauma as a protective response. Discover the power of understanding intrusion symptoms as a path to healing.

Rethinking Trauma: Understanding Dissociation as Adaptation

Trauma sometimes causes distressing symptoms such as dissociation. What is dissociation, why does it happen, and what you can do about it?

Trauma sometimes causes distressing symptoms such as dissociation. What is dissociation, why does it happen, and what you can do about it?