by monicaborschel | Jun 24, 2020 | Family, Marriage, Parenting
Riley had tried everything to work it out with her husband, Dave. They had gone to couples counselling, and she had tried to be flexible with his needs. It seemed like no matter how hard she tried; he wasn’t happy. She felt anxious and trapped in her marriage. As...
by monicaborschel | Jun 10, 2020 | Family, Marriage, Parenting
A family going through divorce or separation Lila was a woman who did not believe in divorce. Lately, she had been arguing more with her husband, Mike. He had asked for a divorce, and she refused. Mike decided that he would move out. After a week of him out of the...
by monicaborschel | Mar 25, 2020 | Family, Parenting, Therapy & Psychology
The beauty of children is that they seem to be living in the moment. They really feel their feelings and go all-in with the present. The downside to this can be immense emotions that your child doesn’t know how to manage. Sometimes this can look like a temper...
by monicaborschel | Dec 18, 2019 | Family, Relationships
The holidays can bring about tension if there is unresolved conflict or resentment in families. This might make you feel tense or want to avoid the holidays altogether. Sometimes there might be one person in the family who struggles in social situations, so they...
by monicaborschel | Dec 4, 2019 | Emotions, Family, Relationships, Trauma
Violence can come in multiple forms including verbal, emotional and financial intimidation. Physical violence is what tends to stand out in our minds because it threatens our personal safety. Acts of violence can stem from a feeling of lack of control, a desire to be...
by monicaborschel | Nov 6, 2019 | Emotions, Family, Grief
Death is a difficult concept for adults to grasp, let alone children. However, children as young as four can understand finality. When children see adults grieving, they want to understand and will ask questions. Sudden death and tragedies can be more complicated as...
