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...
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,”...
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...
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...
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...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Jan 6, 2021 | Children, EMDR, Love
When Andrew was little, he would often try his best to get his parent’s attention. He would joke, perform, clean, get good grades, and do anything else that he thought would make his parents see him. Andrew was too young at the time to realize that his parents...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Dec 30, 2020 | Anxiety, Depression, Emotions, Family, Self-Esteem, Stress, Trauma
Brianne couldn’t sleep. Her mind was replaying her week at work. Her new supervisor had excluded her from meetings, spread rumors behind her back and often made devaluing comments to her. Brianne started to replay the conversations they had had together. ...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Dec 23, 2020 | Children, Parenting, Self-Esteem, Teenagers
Ricky struggled in school for most of his life. He would battle to focus on what the teacher was saying; he felt like homework was boring. His parents would often be disappointed when he would bring home his report card. Ricky felt his confidence decreasing. Ricky...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Dec 16, 2020 | Divorce, Mediation
In this Map the Maze Podcast with Sala Sihombing, we talk about why one must remain calm during the mediation process. We also share tips about preparing for divorce mediation and what you can do during and after.” Listen to the Podcast here: How to Stay Calm...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Dec 9, 2020 | Abuse, Anxiety, Emotions, PTSD, Self-Esteem, Trauma
Lori grew up in nice clothes in a beautiful home and had all of her physical needs met. When Lori was a small child, she was told repeatedly by her parents that she was stupid and that she would never amount to much. She was neglected, shouted at and devalued to the...
