by Dr. Monica Borschel | Apr 19, 2022 | Abuse, Grief, Love, Marriage, Relationships, Self worth, Self-Esteem, Trauma
Suzanne had been at the height of her career when she met her ex-husband, Mark. She felt like she had finally made it. She was loved by many and had financial security. On the other hand, Mark had just retired from a lucrative finance job. When they met, Mark was...
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 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 | 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...
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...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Nov 27, 2019 | Abuse, Anxiety, Children, Depression, Emotions, Parenting, Self-Esteem, Stress, Teenagers
Lily was always a quiet and sensitive teen. She was compassionate and cared deeply for others. Her high empathy made her susceptible to falling into rescuer mode with others less fortunate than her. Her new friend Ariane was popular and beautiful. She was everything...
