by monicaborschel | Jan 29, 2020 | Marriage, Relationships
Ken felt like he did everything in his relationship. He works long hours to provide enough money to support his family. When he comes home from work, his wife, Sherie, is out with her friends, at the gym or otherwise doing her own thing. Ken usually comes home...
by monicaborschel | Jan 22, 2020 | Psychology
For the most part, therapists want what is best for your mental health. This means that they have to challenge your negative thought processes and behaviours that are not working out for you and your relationships. They might ask you deeply personal questions that...
by monicaborschel | Jan 15, 2020 | Depression, Emotions, Self-Esteem
When people feel like they are not good enough, they harm themselves inadvertently. This harm can look like not taking care of their hygiene, not eating healthy, not exercising, or by pushing others away. In more severe cases, it can be substance abuse, suicidal...
by monicaborschel | Jan 8, 2020 | Teenagers
Sasha was a popular teenage girl with a great sense of humour. Other teens were attracted to her because of her outgoing and friendly nature. Little did her peers know that she suffered from social anxiety. She often worried what others thought of her to the point...
by monicaborschel | Jan 1, 2020 | Anxiety, Self-Esteem
Life is unpredictable, which can be both scary and exciting. Due to this unpredictability, we might find ourselves in situations we don’t want to be in, and we might struggle to find the way out. Take, for example, the case of Mary. Mary left the United States to move...
by monicaborschel | Dec 25, 2019 | Relationships
Sometimes people find themselves confused in relationships. They might wonder should I be with this person? Am I a good partner? Is my relationship toxic? What should I take responsibility for and what shouldn’t I take responsibility for? If you are asking...
by monicaborschel | Dec 18, 2019 | family, Relationships
The holidays can bring about tension if there is unresolved conflict or resentment in families. This might make you feel tense or want to avoid the holidays altogether. Sometimes there might be one person in the family who struggles in social situations, so they...
by monicaborschel | Dec 11, 2019 | Grief, Relationships
The holiday season can be particularly painful for those who are going through or have recently gone through a loss. The holidays bring up memories, and we long for the other person. This longing can feel like an emptiness when we can’t find the person that we...
by monicaborschel | Dec 4, 2019 | Emotions, family, Relationships, Trauma
Violence can come in multiple forms including verbal, emotional and financial intimidation. Physical violence is what tends to stand out in our minds because it threatens our personal safety. Acts of violence can stem from a feeling of lack of control, a desire to be...
by monicaborschel | Nov 27, 2019 | Emotions, Parenting, Psychology
Lily was always a quiet and sensitive teen. She was compassionate and cared deeply for others. Her high empathy made her susceptible to falling into rescuer mode with others less fortunate than her. Her new friend Ariane was popular and beautiful. She was everything...
