Mother Hunger

A therapy group in Bozeman for women longing for mother love.

Mother Hunger® is the childhood attachment injury defined by Kelly McDaniel, LPC, that speaks to the deep longing many women carry for nurturance, protection and/or guidance from their mothers.

Growing up without these qualities, the ache to love and be loved becomes deeply embedded. Mother Hunger grows, often silently, in the body as over-giving, difficulty receiving care or love, chronic self-doubt, or a persistent sense of emptiness.

Naming this injury is where healing begins.

Who this is for

For women who are ready to learn to give themselves now what they didn’t receive then—and grow within a supportive, intentional community.

You may recognize yourself here if:

  • You have always felt like something has been missing that you couldn’t quite name

  • You use food, substances, or staying busy to cope

  • You give endlessly to others but struggle to receive care, support, or even a compliment

  • You carry a persistent sense of emptiness or self-doubt— like “something is wrong with me”

  • Your relationship with your mother, whether she is living or not, has left something unresolved

  • You long to feel more at home in yourself and in your relationships

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What the group offers

When wounded in relationship, we heal in relationship.

Led by Mary Beth, a trained Mother Hunger Facilitator, this group offers a compassionate, grounded space for women to gently explore these early attachment wounds with knowledge, connection, and presence.

Together, we tend to what was missed, honor the grief we carry, build inner safety, and connect with other women who understand.

The ache that once felt so confusing begins to make sense when its story is understood.

The group is held a few times per year and space is limited to preserve intimacy and safety.

Growth happens here

  • "Mary Beth’s Mother Hunger group was nothing short of transformational!"

    “She is a true expert on Mother Hunger and an outstanding small group facilitator, holding space for the group with empathy, compassion and nurturance. Working alongside other women in this intimate setting (although something I typically find challenging) was, in fact, incredibly rewarding.  It allowed me (us) to identify common themes shared between us and feel less alone.  If you are ready to understand more about Mother Hunger and learn how to begin addressing the issues this wound can cause in adult life, I highly recommend this group.  It is pertinent whether your mother is still alive or deceased. Thank you, Mary Beth, for your expert support on this most complex yet rewarding journey.”

    — Vicki, Spring 2025 participant

  • “I am so glad that I joined this supportive group led by Mary Beth."

    “The moment I walked into our first meeting, I knew I was in a very special healing circle. In this safe, intimate, and comfortable space, we -a small group of women - read, meditated, listened and shared. We talked about our pain and struggles, as well as the excitement and joy for the newly gained wisdom, clarity, and hope. Mother Hunger is THE essential wound for many people. This wound is so deep and old that it’s almost impossible to reach it with our familiar methods of analyzing and conceptualization. Yet, the healing can take place in an earned safe place and safe relationship. And that’s what Mary Beth’s group has provided. Highly recommended!” 

    — Jin, fall 2024 and winter 2025 participant

  • “My experience with Mary Beth was wholly positive. She provided a safe space for me to allow myself to process what was frozen within me for so long."

    “I learned that what I have been feeling is something common to many women, that there is even a name for it—and that was freeing. Mary Beth’s Mother Hunger group was truly a life changing experience, and I am thankful to have been part of it.”

    — Sarah, winter 2025 participant

Whenever you're ready.

If something on this page has felt familiar—a quiet recognition, an ache you’ve carried for a long time—that feeling is worth following. This group is a safe place to begin.

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