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...
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...
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...
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...
