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...
by Dr Monica Borschel | Jun 18, 2019 | Depression, Emotions, Grief, Self-Esteem
Life includes a certain amount of suffering. Some of the sufferings include rejection, failure, loss and trauma. When we are going through a difficult time, it can be hard to see the light. When we are depressed or sad, we can only remember the depressed or sad...
by monicaborschel | Feb 8, 2019 | Depression, Emotions, Grief, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Trauma
Emotions and moods such as grief, rejection, loss, trauma, anger, anxiety and depression can feel confusing and overwhelming. Sometimes we try to avoid the pain, which in turn can deepen the mood. Often the pain is magnified by the narrative or story that we tell...
by monicaborschel | Sep 28, 2018 | Grief
Grief is one of the most tragic and beautiful experiences that one can go through. Our heart aches, and we yearn for the one that we lost. We see them in crowds, we remember their scent and dream about them. We might feel confused and mentally slow. We might become...
by monicaborschel | Sep 22, 2018 | Depression, Emotions, Grief, Psychology
Life can be especially lonely if you are going through a recent break-up or divorce. Break-ups and divorce sometimes break our hearts and leave us feeling depressed or lonely. An unexpected or sudden break-up or divorce can be an end to our hopes and dreams for a...
by monicaborschel | Sep 15, 2018 | Emotions, Grief
Being rejected is a sign that you have pushed yourself out of your comfort zone and have tried to achieve something. Rejection can sting and hurt our self-esteem if we don’t manage it properly. We can use rejection to learn and gain what we originally set out...
