by Dr. Monica Borschel | Oct 28, 2020 | Divorce, Relationships, Therapy & Psychology
Sherrie had just settled into her new flat without her husband. The divorce was a civil one, and the financial settlement left both parties secure. Despite having what she needed financially, she couldn’t shake the feeling of abandonment. It left her with an...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Oct 21, 2020 | Anxiety, Depression, Emotions, Stress, Therapy & Psychology
Ryan never believed in therapy. He felt that it was for people with severe mental illness, and that was not him. He also did not think that it was masculine to speak about his feelings. He would rather suck it up and meet his friends down at the bar to have a beer....
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Oct 14, 2020 | EMDR, Family, Love, Relationships, Self-Esteem
Riley was feeling troubled about her current work situation. Because of COVID-19, she had to work longer hours to help her colleagues out who had to homeschool their children. Riley was expected to work longer hours because she didn’t have children. She began...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Sep 30, 2020 | Children, Divorce, Family, Marriage, Mediation, Parenting, Podcasts, Trauma
Family mediation is based on a philosophy of empowering parents to make decisions for their families through facilitated negotiation. This is designed to help people feel empowered, provide a feeling of control and lessen anxiety and uncertainty. In this podcast I...
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, Podcasts, 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:...
