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I am a shell of what I once was

I am a shell of what I once was

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...
You Don’t Need to Suffer in Silence

You Don’t Need to Suffer in Silence

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...
How to Cope with Trauma through Psychological Resilience

How to Cope with Trauma through Psychological Resilience

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...
Attack is not the best form of defense

Attack is not the best form of defense

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...
Why I Can’t Just Get Over It

Why I Can’t Just Get Over It

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...
The psychological symptoms of bullying 

The psychological symptoms of bullying 

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...
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