Kate Motaung

In a culture of all things anti-aging. In a culture of all things not pretty enough, not thin enough, not kind enough, not gracious enough, not disciplined enough. As women, this not-enough-ness is enough to destroy our beauty and we aren’t even aware of the destruction. It can be a sad fate to live this life without ever knowing our place and our presence of beauty in the world. Much of this has to do with learning to define

A toxic relationship is “any relationship [between two people] who don’t support each other, where there’s conflict and one seeks to undermine the other, where there’s competition, where there’s disrespect and a lack of cohesiveness” (Dr. Lillian Glass, 1955). Toxic relationships are not limited to romantic partnerships. They can exist in families, between friends, and in the workplace as well. The difference between a healthy and a toxic relationship In a healthy relationship both people enjoy each other’s company,

If you’ve ever heard, “You don’t listen,” when you are engaged in a conflict with your spouse, remember that listening is a learned skill – and it’s not one that many of us do well. However, becoming a more engaged, present listener is something we can improve on over time, and it can bring much-needed healing and growth to our relationships. To become a better listener, active listening is key. Active listening can be defined as listening with all

Once you were a little child whose parents arranged for your meals, your clothes, your education, on and on the list could go. You never doubted that your mom or dad would be able to meet all your needs. They set you off into life with the best tools they could and seemed so capable. Now you are noticing that their capability seems to be slipping. It worries you to realize that you need to care for your parents

Love exists at the core of every romantic relationship. Often first built on an attraction, love solidifies and connects two people in a way that creates a new connection and family. This is the process of “the two becoming one” as the Bible puts it. To understand this, researchers have long tried to find ways of codifying and measuring what love is. We can attempt to describe the feeling of love, but it’s often like trying to describe a

Though in the beginning, the human body was created to last forever, because of sin it begins to die the moment a person is born. It has become just a temporary “tent” (2 Corinthians 5:1) that God gives us to inhabit during our sojourn here on planet Earth. For those granted longevity, getting old is a normal part of life, albeit a challenging one that can bring frustrating changes to your mind and body (Ecclesiastes 12:2-3). You may also

When we think of a broken family our minds wander to divorce, or death, or maybe adoption by choice. But what if God, in His sovereignty, permits pieces of brokenness in our lives to preserve our future or the future of a generation to come? Can we truly embrace a Romans 8:28 lifestyle even in times of brokenness? Moses did. Brokenness that was out of his control led to the saving of a nation. Without a doubt, Moses is

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