by Dr. Monica Borschel | Sep 23, 2020 | Divorce, Emotions, Marriage, Relationships
Sara had been unhappy in her relationship for the last six months. Her boyfriend would stay out until six am in the morning and then come home drunk. She was often afraid that something terrible had happened to him. She would tell him her concerns, but he would...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Sep 16, 2020 | Emotions, Family, Parenting, Self-Esteem, Teenagers
Did you know that our self worth is tied up in our identity and what we value the most in life? When we experience negative self talk, how can we reframe our thoughts and energy? I talk with Hong Kong Confidential all about how to cope with stress, build resilience...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Sep 9, 2020 | Children, Divorce, Parenting, Teenagers
Divorcing or separating couples may choose to mediate and make their own decisions instead of going through the court process. Family mediation can offer a quicker and more cost-effective route as compared to court. Family mediation is based on a philosophy of...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Aug 26, 2020 | Depression, Stress, Teenagers
The modern teenager is under immense social and academic pressure. Not only are teenagers going through rapid hormonal and brain changes, their social life is also rapidly changing with the advancement of social media. Suicide is a multifaceted problem and requires...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Aug 19, 2020 | Grief
It is natural to be unsure how to talk to grieving families and friends who have lost loved ones to suicide.”What can I possibly say to ease the pain they are going through?”People are often afraid that talking to grieving families will remind them of the...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Aug 12, 2020 | Children, Emotions, Grief, Teenagers
When a friend is grieving or going through a hard time it is important for them to know they have someone to talk to and that someone is ready to listen to them. I talk to Nicola Chan at South China Morning Post on how to talk to an unhappy friend.Read the article:...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Aug 5, 2020 | Marriage, Relationships, Therapy & Psychology
Jealousy is a normal and natural human emotion that we have evolved to protect or guard our mate and is a complex emotion that encompasses feelings and thoughts such as suspicion, fear, anger and humiliation. When a relationship doesn’t feel secure to both partners,...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Jul 29, 2020 | Marriage, Relationships, Stress
During the Coronavirus outbreak, many couples are now dealing with being together every hour of every day! So how do we make remote working with your partner a success? At first glance, working from home for some can feel perfect; no having to travel to and from work,...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Jul 22, 2020 | Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Therapy & Psychology
When stressed, the drive for success or chaos ensues, we might forget about our mental health. We might be so busy striving or surviving that we aren’t in check with how we are feeling emotionally, physically or psychologically. So how can you tell if you are out of...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Jul 15, 2020 | Emotions, Relationships, Stress
Workplace conflict has traditionally been experienced between colleagues who work together face to face in an office setting. Being in lockdown where we have less visual, tactile or verbal connection can make communication sometimes feel abrupt or rude. This can lead...
