Kate Motaung

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

When you’re in need, it’s important to have options to meet that need. If you’re struggling with mental health or other concerns, being able to connect easily and quickly with a trained professional who can help you begin to address those concerns can be a lifesaver. For a teen who’s navigating the various complexities of adolescence, having the option to connect remotely and securely with a professional for support can make a huge difference. Online Therapy in Brief Our

Are you making plans to get married and wondering whether premarital counseling is something you should include in your plans? Do you question in what way it can benefit your relationship, or whether or not it’s worth the cost and effort? If so, read on. Hopefully, this article will provide the answers you are looking for. What exactly is premarital counseling? Premarital counseling is more than just a pre-wedding formality. It is a unique program designed to prepare you

The term body image has a simple meaning. It means the way that we view our bodies. The meaning is simple, but for many people, the term itself can elicit difficult thoughts and emotions. The image we have of ourselves is not simple. It is not simple because the image that we have of our bodies begins with the relationship that we have with our bodies, and the relationship we have with our bodies is complex. You have most

Have you ever had a situation with a friend where you felt that something was different, but you could not put your finger on it? They just don’t act the same. After each interaction or declined invite, you are left asking yourself if you did something wrong. Then, out of the blue, the communication ends or starts to trickle in, confirming your fear that something is indeed wrong. The friendship ends abruptly and, most times, without explanation. This is

You would think that with our ability to reach out across vast distances and communicate instantly with others, loneliness would be a distant memory. Billions are spent each year to enhance our ability to connect meaningfully with other people, but loneliness is still an issue we struggle to overcome. In some ways, the means we use to try and connect with others can further isolate us. Being lonely can have many consequences, and one of these relates to depression.

If you have ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), you’ve probably been labeled a time or two. Maybe you were the “hyper kid” in school or perhaps your parents threw around the label “lazy” about the lawn you were supposed to mow. Maybe your childhood report card mentions how easily distracted you were. The behaviors that you exhibit as a result of your ADHD are often misinterpreted by people in your life. It’s unfortunate that sometimes these misinterpretations turn into

Emotional regulation refers to the ability to understand, experience, express, and manage emotions in a way that is appropriate to the situation and facilitates goal-directed behavior. Conversely, emotional dysregulation describes difficulties in these processes. When you are experiencing emotional dysregulation, you may struggle: to identify or label emotions react intensely and disproportionately to emotional triggers have difficulty modulating the intensity or duration of their emotional responses experience significant impairment in daily functioning as a result of your emotional experiences

Marriage is a beautiful covenant between a man and a woman. When two people marry, they vow to stay together in sickness and in health till death. But illness can certainly try marriage and bring it to its breaking point. This can be especially true for people who have a mental illness. Anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues have been on the rise since the onset of COVID-19. "Comfort", Courtesy of Priscilla Du Preez, Unsplash.com, CC0 License; Many

Few things are as painful as the heartbreak caused by an affair. We get married believing that something like that could never happen in our lives. The reality is that over recent years, there has been an increase in extramarital affairs. The good news is that there is a way to recover from this heartache. The basic idea of affair recovery is to navigate the process of healing mentally, emotionally, and physically. One way to start the process is to

In the thirteenth century, there lived a Christian philosopher and theologian named Thomas Aquinas. Due to his meekness and physical size, his fellow students called him “the dumb ox.” Unbeknownst to them, Thomas was compiling brilliant writings on faith and reason that continue to impact the Christian Church today. Thomas is revered as one of, if not the greatest, philosophical and theological contributors to Christianity as a whole. His ability to use reason to clarify complicated theological and philosophical problems

Empathy, the ability to understand and share another person’s feelings, is often described as “walking a mile in someone else’s shoes.” While this saying may be used lightly in conversation or as a teaching tool, truly embodying empathy can profoundly impact our lives and relationships. Like any muscle, empathy requires regular exercise and strengthening. By actively engaging in practices that foster understanding and connection, you can develop your empathetic capacity and reap its numerous benefits. Understanding Empathy Empathy goes