by Dr. Monica Borschel | Apr 19, 2022 | Abuse, Grief, Love, Marriage, Relationships, Self worth, Self-Esteem, Trauma
Suzanne had been at the height of her career when she met her ex-husband, Mark. She felt like she had finally made it. She was loved by many and had financial security. On the other hand, Mark had just retired from a lucrative finance job. When they met, Mark was...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Mar 8, 2022 | Pet Loss, Trauma
In this series of the Behaviour Sleuths we investigate pet loss. If you have experienced pet loss or may be preparing to lose a pet, please join us to discuss research, personal experiences and resources. Episode 1 In this first episode join us as Monica shares...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Feb 17, 2022 | Love, Relationships, Self worth, Self-Esteem
Elizabeth sat on her therapist’s couch, trying to answer questions about her life as a teenager. She had dabbled in drugs, ran away, used men for her own ends and chronically shoplifted. Elizabeth was nothing like that now. She was a successful lawyer who valued...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Feb 4, 2022 | anger, Anxiety, Depression, Emotions, Self worth
Andrew walked through the busy streets of Hong Kong, waiting for someone to bump into him. As he walked through Central, people would look at their phones as they walked into him. He tried not to get angry, but the tension would build until he would snap and...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Feb 4, 2022 | Abuse, Brainspotting, Self worth, Self-Esteem, Therapy & Psychology, Trauma
Mark came from a prominent yet abusive family. He often felt agitated and angry at the world and everyone in it. He needed help but was concerned about privacy and exposure. He had heard that therapy and coaching were private and confidential, yet he was still...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Nov 17, 2021 | Therapy & Psychology
Aria had just hit crash. She had worked five twelve-hour days in a row. She felt like she could barely lift her arms and legs. She lay there in complete brain fog, unable to do anything. Aria had become a bit of a workaholic to avoid the emotional pain she felt...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Nov 9, 2021 | Emotions, Self worth, Stress
The tears began to well up in Jade’s eyes. “don’t cry, don’t cry,” she told herself. She was tired, and her broken heart was incredibly raw. As a child, she was taught that showing negative emotions was a sign of weakness. As a result,...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Nov 3, 2021 | Abuse, Resilience, Trauma
In this interview I share how I connect to the hills and trails, my experience of the 2008-2009 financial crisis, and what it was like to be under threat of going hungry and how to survive in New York City, and then to land and set up life in Hong Kong. We then focus...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Oct 25, 2021 | Divorce, Love, Marriage, Relationships
Andrew was a marine who was taught that commitment and loyalty were what made a man brave. These core values served him well in the marines and later professionally. So when Andrew met Sasha, he felt like he had won the lottery. A year later, they were married and...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Oct 20, 2021 | Anxiety, Change, Self worth, Self-Esteem
Ryan grew up in the foster system. There were pleasant and not so friendly foster homes. He was in and out of the juvenile hall for crimes he committed to make ends meet. Ryan’s basketball coach, Derek, understood Ryan’s situation, and he wanted him to turn Ryan’s...
