Kate Motaung

Even the healthiest of relationships sometimes goes through times of struggle and disconnect. Life circumstances, differing expectations, personality clashes, and countless other factors can all contribute to friction in any relationship. However, there is a vast difference between a relationship that is suffering from the natural bumps and rough patches that life brings and an abusive relationship. To describe a relationship as “abusive” may conjure any number of scenarios, and it can be scary and confusing to acknowledge the

In today’s fast-paced world, we are encouraged to push harder, go further; succeed at all costs. This leads to stress, anxiety, and worry. The result is “burnout.” We think we’re not good enough; we cannot cope with it all. Life is just too hard, and we start to doubt our abilities. Below you will find eight Bible verses that will instill in you a sense of peace and wellbeing and help you to move closer to knowing how to

Trauma, by its broadest definition, is everywhere. In various segments on the nightly news, in one Bible story after another, and the lives of our closest friends and family – stories of trauma abound. I would argue that every person will experience trauma, to some extent, in their lifetime, and many experience layers of it. Trauma is inevitable, and the effects of trauma can be both numerous and powerful. Healing from trauma is never a simple task, and yet,

Life coaching is a service provided by a wellness professional (counselor, therapist, social worker, certified coach, minister, etc.) to help clients achieve higher functioning and enhance their quality of life in different ways. Life coaching can occur in one-on-one settings as well as in groups. It can occur in professional settings where there are offices or informal settings, depending on who is delivering the services. Life coaching can help individuals, or a group of individuals set and clarify goals,

Have you ever seen a basketball halftime show where this amazing lady balances plates on her head while riding a unicycle? It is the best halftime show ever. This lady is amazing. She should get paid more than the players. Do you ever feel like your life is like this performer – you are trying to stay upright without falling on your face but you’re balancing too many plates in the air? Stop for a moment and think about

The landscape of relationships in America has shifted considerably in the last few decades. While Americans are staying single for longer, around half of Americans aged eighteen and older are married. According to a Pew Research Center poll from 2013, the most important reason why people in the US are getting married is love. Around nine in ten Americans cited love as the biggest reason to get married, and this outstripped making a lifelong commitment (81%), companionship (76%), having

🎧 Listen to this article https://millcreekchristiancounseling.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Mill-Creek-Christian-Counseling-The-Benefits-of-Forgiving-Others-What-it-Does-and-Doesnt-Do-For-You.mp3   We were designed to flourish best in relationships with others. That’s one part of what it means when we say that human beings are social creatures. Being in relationships with other people can be deeply rewarding and fulfilling, and that makes sense given that the God who created us is relational. However, we must acknowledge another reality about relationships – they can also be deep wells of pain. To be in

Every day sees millions of emails, texts, voice messages, phone calls, in-person and virtual meetings crisscrossing and happening across the globe. Human beings spend a lot of time communicating, whether verbally, through sign language, or other non-verbal means. In a relationship like a marriage, many words are exchanged between the couple – some happy, others angry, others functional, and still others intended to convey their deepest affections and desires. After a while, each couple gets into the groove of

Very few people alive today can argue that this year has been one of the most challenging around the world in history. Yet, it has pushed us to do one thing – let go of control. But how do you relinquish the urgency you feel to control a situation? How do you stuff the limitless God and His authority and will into a box? Answer: you can’t. However, you can learn to strengthen your faith and give the reins

The term “codependency” has become somewhat of a buzzword, with books on the topic lining the shelves of most bookstore psychology sections. It’s also defined in so many ways that it can be confusing to understand what exactly it means and how codependency symptoms may appear when it is present in a relationship. By general definition, codependency is an adaptive coping mechanism used compulsively by those trying to find personal worth and value by meeting the perceived needs of

The world will never forget the Covid-19 pandemic. Its effects will be felt for generations to come and may change the world forever. However, another lesser-known epidemic faces American society: the epidemic of loneliness. While no one can ignore the restrictions and repercussions of Covid-19, few people are acknowledging the toll that loneliness is taking on the country. And there is a serious toll. As the world readjusts and normalizes in the wake of Covid-19, the loneliness epidemic must

Grayson is a lively 7-year-old in the first grade, whose parents are concerned about whether he is “normal.” They love his excitable spirit. Yet, when they try to do even simple things as a family, they have grown increasingly frustrated with what other parents, even friends, have labeled “over-the-top” behavior. A simple trip to the grocery store seems to send Grayson spinning. His mom never knows if he’s going to be singing at the top of his lungs or