by Dr. Monica Borschel | Mar 30, 2023 | Domestic Violence, Trauma
Written by Monica Borschel, Ph.D. and Special Private Prosecutor for victims and family law attorney Brian Faucett. A yearly estimate of ten million Americans is affected by domestic violence. One in four women and one in nine men are victims of intimate partner...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Mar 28, 2023 | Emotions
Have you ever felt drained after a conversation with someone feeling emotional? Perhaps this person was grieving, and you didn’t know what to say. Maybe you wanted to take the other person’s pain away, but you didn’t know how. Here are some pointers...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Mar 22, 2023 | Dating
People often wonder what happened to the romance after living together. When people first start dating, they only see each other one to a few times a week. That means that people have time to prepare themselves. They ensure they look good and are on their best...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Mar 15, 2023 | Divorce
Written by Monica Borschel, PhD and family law attorney Ashley Nicole Green Divorce is full of loss. One of the losses you might encounter is losing your support system. Not only are you losing your partner, but you are also losing parts of your family. You and your...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Feb 14, 2023 | Children, Divorce
Matthew has been worried about his wife for over two years. She has fallen into a depressive state and has begun to neglect their toddler. His wife has been to therapy but refuses to see a psychiatrist. Matthew is also starting to feel neglected. He loves his wife but...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Feb 6, 2023 | Self care
Overachieving and successful people often have their emotions overlooked because everyone assumes they are okay. This is because they are so put together, and everything looks perfect on the outside. However, if you are a high-achieving person, you might not feel...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Jan 29, 2023 | Change, Emotions, Meditation, Self worth
The definition of negativity, according to the dictionary, is “the expression of criticism of or pessimism about something.” The opposite of negativity is optimism. Being pessimistic or critical of ourselves and others can damage our self-worth and affect...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Jan 22, 2023 | Divorce
Getting a divorce should never be an easy decision. It can be an even harder decision if children are involved. You might be in a situation where the conflict is so high your children want you to get a divorce. Conflict can be traumatic and stressful for children and...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Jan 19, 2023 | Divorce
A divorce might be one of the biggest challenges you have ever faced. Divorce can feel like you are starting from scratch. You might feel stigmatized or like a failure. Your friends and family try to be helpful, but they don’t always understand. As a result, you...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Jan 14, 2023 | Dating, Relationships
When people date, they usually put their best foot forward. They want to be liked back. Dopamine, the neurotransmitter that is linked to reward, is high. This leads to feeling euphoria and excitement to see the other person. However, over time the excitement fades,...
