The Mind and Body Clinic

01/30/2026

If you’ve ever flown on an airplane, you’ve heard this phrase. But have you ever stopped to think about how interesting it is that we need to be reminded to take care of ourselves before helping others?

Whether you’re a missionary, pastor, parent, social worker—or anyone in a helping role—it’s so easy to live in an others first mindset. And let’s be honest… life in these roles can feel pretty turbulent at times.

Helping others is meaningful work, and it’s something we’ve chosen wholeheartedly. But even helpers need gentle reminders to pause, breathe, and put their own emergency mask on first. Because when we do, we’re able to show up more fully, more sustainably, and with so much more to give. 🩷

Therapy can be that moment—putting the mask on for yourself.
Come explore what that could look like for you.

01/28/2026

Healing is NOT:
- Fixing yourself.
- Pretending you’re fine.
- Doing more, trying harder.
- Avoiding hard conversations.

Healing is learning to listen—to your body, your emotions, and the truth underneath them. Sometimes that means pausing long enough to notice what your body has been carrying for years.

At 417 Mind & Body, we don’t rush the process or chase quick fixes. We believe understanding leads to compassion—and compassion leads to lasting change. 🤍

01/26/2026

Cold weather can make it easier to disconnect from our bodies and stay in our heads.

At the Mind and Body Clinic, we believe healing includes listening to your body because it's part of your story too.

If it feels helpful, try this 60-second thaw and ground exercise as a small act of care today 🤍❄️

01/26/2026

01/23/2026

🧠 Neurofeedback isn’t just something we offer at The Mind & Body Clinic, it’s something that has personally impacted our families👇🏻

📞 Call or message us to learn more about neurofeedback and how it may support you or your family.

01/23/2026

If your kiddo feels a little more on edge, emotional, impulsive, or dysregulated when the weather shifts… you’re not imagining it.

When barometric pressure drops, it can create subtle pressure changes in the body—especially in sensitive nervous systems. Little brains (and honestly… ours too) may have a harder time regulating emotions, focus, and behavior during these times.

And just so you know… even as therapists, we’re right there with you—sometimes hiding 🤣

✨ This season calls for:
• Extra grace
• Lower expectations
• More sensory support
• Fewer power struggles
• And yes… parent timeouts when needed

Regulation before correction.
Connection before consequences.
And compassion—for them and for you.

If today feels harder than usual, take a breath.
The storm will pass. 💛

01/20/2026

Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Dr. King reminded us that “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” His legacy calls us to lead with courage, compassion, and care for one another.

At Mind and Body Clinic, we believe mental health is deeply connected to dignity, equity, and community. Healing happens when people are seen, heard, and supported—mind, body, and spirit.

On this day of reflection and service, may we continue to choose empathy over indifference, connection over division, and love as a daily practice.

🕊️ “Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve.” – Dr. MLK Jr.

01/19/2026

We’re excited to welcome Sophia Edwards to The Mind & Body Clinic as a Master of Social Work intern.

Sophia brings a steady, compassionate, and thoughtful presence to her work. She holds degrees in Psychology and Child & Family Development and is currently completing her MSW. Her background includes trauma-informed work in foster care, child advocacy, community outreach, and work with the City of Springfield’s Office of Belonging and Intercultural Development.

Sophia values sustainable, meaningful change over quick fixes and is committed to care that honors the whole person — mind, body, and lived experience.

She is especially drawn to supporting individuals and families navigating trauma and complex systems. She has a strong passion for working with people of color and supporting individuals in ways that help them feel truly seen, heard, and understood.

Sophia continues to express her excitement to continue learning what her therapy passions are.

In the therapy space, Sophia strives to be warm, grounded, and collaborative. She believes clients are the experts in their own lives and sees her role as walking alongside them in a way that feels safe, dignifying, and human.

Outside of the clinic, Sophia enjoys spending time with her husband, their cat and dog, running, and crocheting — and she’s grateful to call Springfield home.

We’re grateful to have Sophia learning and growing with our team.

Please help us welcome her to the MBC team!

01/14/2026

Do transitions feel hard in your home—especially when it’s time to clean up toys? Moving from one activity to the next can be challenging, particularly for neurodivergent kids. A cleanup song can act as a gentle cue for their brains that it’s time to shift gears, while also making an otherwise boring task more playful and fun. 🎶

Try out the cleanup song we created and see how it supports a smoother, more positive cleanup time in your home!

01/12/2026

At Mind & Body Clinic, we’re not here to fix you. We start from a different place — a place of curiosity, compassion, and understanding.

We’re here to help you explore your thoughts, emotions, and body,
and to embrace your story exactly as it is.

Healing isn’t about becoming someone new. It’s about creating space for who you already are.

No judgment. No pressure. Just support, connection, and growth. Because true healing begins with being seen, not repaired. 🤍

01/09/2026

✨ When survival mode has lasted a little too long, it’s easy to lose touch with who you are. In 2026, come rediscover yourself with me in session.

01/07/2026

✨As we move into the new year, here are 3 things we want you to know — from a counselor intern at The Mind & Body Clinic:

1️⃣ You are not behind.
Growth isn’t linear, and there is no universal timeline for healing. Awareness, insight, and reflection are meaningful progress — even when it doesn’t feel dramatic.

2️⃣ Your feelings are information, not instructions.
Emotions offer valuable data about what you’re experiencing, but they don’t have to dictate your choices or your future. With support, you can learn how to respond rather than react.

3️⃣ You don’t need to be “fixed” to deserve care.
Therapy isn’t about having it all together. Support is allowed in the middle of the mess, the questions, and the uncertainty.

As you step into the new year, we invite you to lead with curiosity instead of pressure — and to remember that you don’t have to do this alone.

📞 Ready to take the next step? Call The Mind & Body Clinic at 417-812-6850 to schedule an appointment. We’d be honored to support you.