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This is your hour…so what would you like to talk about?

This is your hour…so what would you like to talk about?

by Dr. Monica Borschel | Oct 11, 2021 | Therapy & Psychology

“Hi, it’s nice to meet you.  I have never done this before. I am not sure what to say or how to start.” “That’s all right.  What can I help you with?” “Where should I start?” “Start with what brought you here today.” “Oh, it’s nothing; I don’t like...
The “I am not good enough” scam

The “I am not good enough” scam

by Dr. Monica Borschel | Sep 29, 2021 | Self worth, Self-Esteem

Zack grew up in a wealthy family. His mother was a lawyer, and his father was a surgeon. His parents were quite busy, so he often came home and worked on his homework by himself. His parents were kind and were able to buy him things, but he felt emotionally lonely. He...
Success is the best revenge

Success is the best revenge

by Dr. Monica Borschel | Sep 1, 2021 | Change, Children, Divorce, Marriage, Parenting, Relationships

Dylan had just found out that his wife, Anna, had been cheating on him with one of her colleagues.  Anna had now asked for a divorce so that she could be with this other man.  Dylan was crushed and felt incredibly betrayed.  He felt the rage well up inside his body...
Attack is not the best form of defense

Attack is not the best form of defense

by Dr. Monica Borschel | Aug 2, 2021 | Abuse, Emotions, Love, Marriage, Relationships

Melinda braced herself as her husband Michael walked across the room.  He had a look of dissatisfaction on his face that made her alarm bells go off.  Before he had a chance to say anything to her, she attacked him verbally.  She insulted him, using his insecurities...
The Behaviour Sleuths Investigate…Change – Sharing our thoughts and findings. (Episode 6)

The Behaviour Sleuths Investigate…Change – Sharing our thoughts and findings. (Episode 6)

by Dr. Monica Borschel | Jul 21, 2021 | Change, Emotions, Self-Esteem, Stress

And so this investigation ends. Join us for our sixth episode of The Behaviour Sleuths Investigate Change, the last in this series, where Sala Sihombing and I share our thoughts, findings and takeaways from the investigation. What are some of the ways we will try to...
The Behaviour Sleuths Investigate…Change – How to Embrace Change? (Episode 5)

The Behaviour Sleuths Investigate…Change – How to Embrace Change? (Episode 5)

by Dr. Monica Borschel | Jul 1, 2021 | Emotions, Self-Esteem, Stress

We are back with our fifth episode of The Behaviour Sleuths Investigate Change. In this episode, Sala Sihombing and I were joined by change enthusiast Bobbi Reilly of Gold Coast Mediation. Bobbi is a mediator, counsellor, and a trainer who embraces the adventure of...
The Behaviour Sleuths Investigate…Change (Episode 4)

The Behaviour Sleuths Investigate…Change (Episode 4)

by Dr. Monica Borschel | Jun 9, 2021 | Anxiety, Depression, EMDR, Emotions, Teenagers

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing or EMDR helps desensitize anxiety, trauma, and other symptoms of stress. It’s a helpful tool that allows you to understand yourself at a deeper level. In the fourth episode of the “The Behaviour Sleuths,”...
The Behaviour Sleuths Investigate…Change (Episode 3)

The Behaviour Sleuths Investigate…Change (Episode 3)

by Dr. Monica Borschel | Jun 2, 2021 | Anxiety, Depression, Emotions

The third episode of “The Behaviour Sleuths” dig deeper into what we can do to manage and cope with change, especially the unwanted changes we continue to experience during these challenging times. Together with Sala Sihombing, we discussed positive...
The Behaviour Sleuths Investigate…Change (Episode 2)

The Behaviour Sleuths Investigate…Change (Episode 2)

by Dr. Monica Borschel | May 21, 2021 | Emotions, Mediation, Stress

In the second episode of The Behaviour Sleuths, Sala Sihombing and I dig deeper into stress, its significant impacts on our health, and how our bodies react to the stresses of change. When we are under stress, our bodies and brains respond with what is commonly known...
The Behaviour Sleuths Investigate…Change (Episode 1)

The Behaviour Sleuths Investigate…Change (Episode 1)

by Dr. Monica Borschel | May 18, 2021 | Depression, Emotions, Grief, Marriage, Mediation, Relationships, Stress

A lot of the changes we experience (and continue to experience) can lead to stress and challenges that impact our mental and physical well-being. It’s especially true these days where everything is aggravated by the changing world as we try and adapt to the new...
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