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 | May 18, 2021 | Depression, Emotions, Grief, Marriage, Mediation, Relationships, Stress
A lot of the changes we experience (and continue to experience) can lead to stress and challenges that impact our mental and physical well-being. It’s especially true these days where everything is aggravated by the changing world as we try and adapt to the new...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Nov 18, 2020 | Divorce, Grief, Marriage, Mediation, Podcasts
Divorce can be a confusing and painful time. Everyone reacts differently depending on what might be going on in their life. Different attachment styles and how the relationship ended can all be contributing factors. For some people, separation and divorce can feel...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Nov 11, 2020 | Anxiety, Grief, Stress, Therapy & Psychology
Lori woke up in a cold sweat, her heart racing. What had she been dreaming about? She had been waking up at 3 a.m. every night for the last week. Had she gotten everything ready, was everything organized, was she missing anything? These questions seemed like noise...
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:...
