Kate Motaung

According to recent statistics from Mental Health America, close to 20% of American adults experience a mental illness in one year, the equivalent of nearly 50 million people. A growing percentage of young people live with major depression – 15% of youth experience a depressive episode in a year. Of particular concern is the fact that over half of adults, and 60% of youth, do not receive any mental health treatment help for depression. There is little wonder that

Before providing practices such as grief therapy to help a person through the grieving process, it is first necessary to define grief and loss. This will help people to transition through the grieving process once they have gained an understanding of their feelings, emotions, sleep, appetite, and other areas of their lives. Grief and Loss Defined “Grief and loss” are natural responses to losing someone or something important to you such as a loved one dying, a relationship ending,

Have you recently noticed a change in your child’s behavior? Perhaps your child is engaging in behaviors that you have not previously observed, or certain behaviors may occur more often and with greater intensity than before. The purpose of behavioral treatment for children is to assess why your child is engaging in certain behaviors and to assist them in developing more adaptive skills to replace their current challenging behaviors. Children often present differently in therapy than adults. Specifically, children

If you feel depressed, you are not alone. About one out of every twelve people in America have symptoms of depression. However, God is with you in your depression, even when you feel isolated and misunderstood. Bible verses for depression can give you hope when your depression feels like dark clouds blocking the sun out of your view. Bible Verses for Depression: What the Bible Says  Like all hard emotions, depression shows up in the Bible. When we consider

Are you feeling stressed out? You’re not alone – stress affects millions of us each day. Whether you face stress at work, school, or in your relationships, stress costs you a lot. It takes a toll on your physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health. However, you can learn how to manage stress so it doesn’t control you anymore. You can learn the difference between good and bad stress, and how to manage both kinds so you have greater peace

The last couple of years have been plagued with never-ending trauma and bad news. While this isn’t the first time in history people have faced so much collective trauma, it won’t be the last. But because of the seemingly endless trauma, people are finding they are struggling a bit more to function on a daily basis, and this affects each person's window of tolerance. How Trauma Affects It Many people are less productive, having difficulty concentrating, and seeking counseling

Watching a child grow up can be beautiful, nerve-wracking, frustrating, and wonderful all at the same time. As they progress along their developmental journeys, kids will often go through phases of behavior that make parents ask, “When will they outgrow this?” But what should parents do when a particularly difficult behavioral or emotional stage doesn’t go away? At what point should parents be concerned about their kids’ psychological health? While most concerning behaviors don’t call for a major intervention,

Each of us has different things that make us anxious, and we deal with those anxieties in various ways. Some anxieties are significant enough to impact how we live on a daily basis, and they may require the intervention of a trained Christian therapist and medications to help manage the anxiety. One tool that is afforded to believers is the Bible, and you can rely on what God says to assist you in overcoming struggles through Scriptures for anxiety.

Supporting Your Child Through Teen Counseling The ages between thirteen and nineteen are well known as being years that can be extremely difficult for both the teen and their parents to navigate. Charged with emotional, physical, and social changes, it is confusing and tumultuous. This is only exacerbated by the fact that today’s teenagers are growing up in disturbing times and confronted by a number of difficult realities. Teen counseling can provide a useful platform for families to equip

If you have a teenager diagnosed with bipolar disorder, you have most likely come to understand the many symptoms that can occur – mood swings, irritability, inability to concentrate, etc. However, a teacher who is new to teaching or is not familiar with bipolar in teens may need your help. Setting up a meeting with teachers every time the class schedule changes may seem like too much work but strengthening the parent-teacher relationship can help prevent the worsening of

If you are someone who struggles with anger, you may wake up each day with the best intentions to remain calm and kind. But soon the stressors start, and you find your resolve crumbling as the familiar signs of irritability set in. Anger manifests itself uniquely for everyone, but some common signs of a rising temper may include an elevated heart rate, tunnel vision, feeling overheated or trapped in your clothes or environment, and the desire to express your

Dating has myriad benefits. When you’re single, you date to get to know someone else. In the process, you also get to know yourself better, including your likes, dislikes, and priorities in a spouse and life. You learn how to communicate with another person, how to ask for what you want and need, how to say no and set boundaries, and how to express affection both publicly and in private. Dating continues to be important even after marriage as