Kate Motaung

About Kate Motaung

Kate Motaung is the Senior Writer, Editor, and Content Manager for a multi-state company. She is the author of several books including Letters to Grief, 101 Prayers for Comfort in Difficult Times, and A Place to Land: A Story of Longing and Belonging. Kate is also the host of Five Minute Friday, an online writing community that equips and encourages Christian writers, and the owner of Refine Services, a company that offers editing services. She and her South African husband have three young adult children and currently live in West Michigan. Find Kate’s books at katemotaung.com/books.

When Someone Else’s Trauma Affects You: Where to Find PTSD Help for Secondary Trauma

We typically think of trauma as something that happens directly to us [...]

, 2026-02-13T07:13:40+00:00February 13th, 2026|Featured, Individual Counseling, Trauma|Comments Off on When Someone Else’s Trauma Affects You: Where to Find PTSD Help for Secondary Trauma

Tips for Dealing with Financial Problems During the Holidays and Beyond

The holiday season often brings warmth, community, and celebration, but it can [...]

, 2026-02-12T07:08:56+00:00February 12th, 2026|Anxiety, Depression, Featured, Individual Counseling|Comments Off on Tips for Dealing with Financial Problems During the Holidays and Beyond

How Being a People Pleaser Can Invite Toxic Friendships

Being agreeable sounds like a good thing, right? In fact, as a [...]

, 2026-02-10T06:45:10+00:00February 10th, 2026|Featured, Individual Counseling, Men’s Issues, Relationship Issues|Comments Off on How Being a People Pleaser Can Invite Toxic Friendships

Forgiving Others: Why It’s Important to Our Health

People struggle with the concept of forgiveness. The human question, “Why should [...]

, 2026-01-21T06:42:39+00:00January 21st, 2026|Anger Issues, Christian Counseling For Teens, Featured, Individual Counseling, Relationship Issues, Trauma|Comments Off on Forgiving Others: Why It’s Important to Our Health

When Anger Leaves a Trail: Steps Toward Confession, Healing, and Empowerment

Many people think Christians never get angry, or if they become angry, [...]

, 2026-01-14T07:53:24+00:00January 14th, 2026|Anger Issues, Featured, Individual Counseling|Comments Off on When Anger Leaves a Trail: Steps Toward Confession, Healing, and Empowerment

Key Symptoms of Codependency to Be Aware of

How would you respond if a friend were to ask you, “How [...]

, 2026-01-03T06:32:31+00:00January 5th, 2026|Codependency, Couples Counseling, Featured, Individual Counseling, Relationship Issues|Comments Off on Key Symptoms of Codependency to Be Aware of

Pursuing Healing and Recovery from Codependent Behavior

The health of your relationships plays a large role in your well-being. [...]

, 2026-01-02T07:35:54+00:00January 2nd, 2026|Codependency, Featured, Individual Counseling, Relationship Issues|Comments Off on Pursuing Healing and Recovery from Codependent Behavior

Anxiety as a Teenager: Signs, Impact, and Treatment Options

My counseling journey began by working with teenagers, a population that often [...]

, 2025-12-19T07:05:27+00:00December 19th, 2025|Anxiety, Christian Counseling For Teens, Family Counseling, Featured, Individual Counseling|Comments Off on Anxiety as a Teenager: Signs, Impact, and Treatment Options
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