Ekuthuleni Parent and Child Therapy Centre

17/11/2025

🎧 Guest Feature Episode Out Now!

Lungile Mangena, our Clinical Psychologist & Family Therapist, truly enjoyed being a guest on the Lights Camera Baby Podcast, where she discussed the emotional realities and mental health issues so many mothers face but often struggle to name. Speaking about Mental Health in Motherhood was a meaningful reminder of how much strength and tenderness live within every mom’s story.

In this episode, we explore:
🌸The invisible weight mothers carry
🌸The identity shift after having a baby
🌸Breaking isolation & asking for help
🌸Everyday self-compassion for moms

Because your mental health matters just as much as your baby’s wellbeing. 🌿

🎧 Available now on YouTube and Apple Podcast!
Search Lights Camera Baby Podcast 🎙

Clinical Psychologist
Family Therapy Centre
🕊Restoring peace & trust in families 💞 Therapy for parents, children & teens 📲Book a consultation today!

13/11/2025

🌿The Invisible Weight of Motherhood 🌿

In this week’s Lights Camera Baby Podcast by , our centre’s founder and Clinical Psychologist, Lungile Mangena, shares the emotional truths every mother deserves to hear:

✨ 1. The pressure to be a “good mom” — Society celebrates perfection, not honesty. But “good enough” is more than enough.

✨ 2. The identity shift — When a baby is born, a mother is reborn too. It’s okay to grieve who you were and grow into who you’re becoming.

✨ 3. Asking for help — Strength is not silence. It’s knowing when to reach for support.

✨ 4. Everyday self-compassion — Healing also begins in the small moments: a deep breath, a walk, a nap, a talk.

📲 Stay tuned for the full podcast episode this Friday!

13/11/2025

🤍You’re Not Alone, Mama. 🤍

Motherhood can be lonely – even when you’re surrounded by love.

What’s one unexpected emotion you felt after becoming a mom?
✨ Guilt?
✨ Fear?
✨ Overwhelm?
✨ Deep love and confusion all at once?

Share in the comments 👇 — let’s remind each other that these feelings are normal and shared.

💬Together, we can rewrite the “strong mom” story into one that includes self-compassion and honesty.

12/11/2025

Motherhood is beautiful — but it’s also messy, exhausting, and deeply emotional.

Behind every smile is a mom learning, adjusting, and sometimes… quietly struggling.

This week, we’re unpacking the invisible emotional weight of motherhood with the centre’s founder and Clinical Psychologist Lungile Mangena, as she joins Lights Camera Baby Podcast by to talk about mental health in motherhood.

Because you deserve support, not silence. 💞

Clinical Psychologist
Family Therapy Centre
🕊Restoring peace & trust in families 💞 Therapy for parents, children & teens 📲Book a consultation today!

23/10/2025

Children are often exposed to situations that leave them feeling helpless, where their voice is not heard, and their rights are not protected. I advocate for the protection of children's rights and the mental health of our little people. Let's keep the conversations going on protecting the rights of our children and enhancing the mental health of our little ones, one conversation at a time 💚

10/10/2025

You Matter 💚

05/05/2025

Raising a teenager can feel like walking a tightrope. Between eye rolls, silence, and emotional outbursts, parenting an adolescent can leave even the most devoted parent feeling confused, disconnected, or defeated.

You’ve likely wondered:

"Why won’t they talk to me anymore?"

"Am I doing something wrong?"

But what if you could decode their world – and truly connect?

Join me, Clinical Psychologist Lungile Siphesihle Mangena, for a powerful in-person workshop: “Every Conversation Matters with Your Adolescent”.
This transformative event is designed to help you truly understand your teen and reconnect in ways that are lasting and meaningful.

In just one day, you’ll:

✔️Understand your child’s mind - Learn what’s really going on inside your teen’s brain, emotional world, and why they behave the way they do.

✔️Discover how your role as a parent influences the connection - Gain insights into how your approach affects connection.

✔️Rebuild trust and foster safety – Acquire practical tools to close the communication gap, learn to respond effectively, and establish emotional safety at home.

Whether you're struggling to connect or simply want to deepen your bond, this workshop is for you. Your relationship with your teen can thrive—every conversation is a chance to build that bridge.

👉 Reserve Your Spot Now! This intimate workshop has LIMITED seats. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to transform your connection with your adolescent.

📩 RSVP Today: Kate@nsztema.co.za

📞 Contact Us: (011) 482 9007

Let’s build stronger families - one conversation at a time.



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27/03/2025

Anxiety About Becoming A Parent Is Common

29/01/2025

Do you find it hard to understand your child? Come and be empowered as a parent/caregiver to connect more with your child.
Call us 011 482 9007 or email us at kate@nsztema.co.za to reserve your seat