Kate Motaung

What is the source of worry? Does worrying constantly mean something is wrong? The human brain is immensely complex, making it difficult to understand and interpret all its unique functions. First, let’s consider the physiological and psychological aspects of worrying. Physiological Aspects of Worrying The brain has two primary systems that take in information and decipher it throughout the body. These systems are the peripheral and central nervous systems, but the central nervous system is responsible for receiving information

For a parent, there can be no greater pain than seeing your child suffer. A child therapist is a person who is trained in counseling techniques and armed with a set of tools that can help a child in a way that engages their will and is understandable. What is important to note is that children suffer with the same struggles, desires, and hopes that we do as adults. They fall prey to the same lies that adults do

Do you suffer from depression, anxiety, and panic attacks? Do you feel that there is so much more to life than these emotions that make it hard to lift your head or leave the house? You were created for much more than experiencing anxiety and depression. God knew our hearts and minds would become downcast at times. We can reach out to Him and mental health professionals to help us in dealing with depression and anxiety. There are also lifestyle

When a couple gets married, the hope is to stay together until they are separated by death. The unfortunate reality, though, is that more than 50% of those who get married end up divorcing. Going through the process of separation and ultimately divorce can be an extremely difficult process for any couple. If the couple has children, that can add to the complications and hardships. Coping with divorce while at the same trying to raise children who will be

If you’re looking for tips and advice on parenting depressed teens, this article is for you. It’s been said that men are from Mars and women are from Venus in their psychological differences and styles of communication. Sometimes it can be as accurate to say the same of teens and parents; the gap between a teen and their parents can feel like the width of a galaxy. The sweet, communicative child can turn into a brooding, distant stranger

Attachment theory is one of the most acknowledged psychological theories in the last fifty years (Shaver & Mikulincer, 2009). Bowlby, one of the theorists who developed this theory, believed that every person is born with an attachment behavioral system that is wired for survival. The goal of the attachment system is to attain protection and support from those around us in dangerous situations, and it is vital early in life because babies and young children are unable to defend

Ever find yourself locking the door, walking away, then suddenly wondering if you had actually locked it? So, you go back, jiggle the handle, and maybe even check again just to be sure. Then suddenly, as you’re finally about to leave, that sneaky little thought creeps in again: What if it wasn’t locked properly? Welcome to the world of repeated checking OCD, where locking your front door can become a part time job! Why do we keep checking? If

The month of June holds many significant meanings: the beginning of summer, Father’s Day, and men’s mental health awareness. As a male mental health counselor and as a man who has received counseling more than once, I’ll be the first to say, men, take that first step, trust in yourself, and invest in your healing. This article will focus on the important role men play in our society and how so many men are often impacted in ways that often

Our relationships are an important part of what makes us who we are. Not only do our relationships contribute to our flourishing, but the patterns we form and the people we surround ourselves with reflect our values and how we navigate the world. It’s also true to say that we aren’t always conscious of what we’re doing in our relationships, nor do we find it easy to pinpoint issues that may exist in those relationships, especially in a codependent relationship.

Living with ADHD can be an exhausting and, at times, emotional experience. Sometimes we become so stressed in social and professional situations that we end up exhibiting the worst traits of ADHD. However, we are not without hope, because we can adapt our behavior, though it might take practice, time, and patience. Let’s consider what adapted ADHD behavior looks like and contrast it to when we are distressed and under pressure. Understanding ADHD ADHD is classified as a neurodevelopmental disorder,

Anger is a normal emotional reaction to situations that cause you to feel threatened or harmed, and that trigger your brain’s fight-or-flight response. Stress hormones flood your body, sending more blood to your muscles and sharpening your focus to prepare you to defend yourself or move away from the source of danger. This type of anger is a useful, instinctive, survival response that enables you to protect yourself. Anger, however, is not always in response to a physical threat.

It is common knowledge that our minds tend to be in many places at once or somewhere other than where we are. Our minds wander from thoughts of the past to concerns about the future, creating a disconnect from the reality of what is happening right now and keeping us from noticing chunks of information about our present experience, such as the little gifts God has for us in each moment. Mindfulness is paying attention to the present moment