by Dr. Monica Borschel | Sep 16, 2020 | Emotions, Family, Parenting, Podcasts, Self-Esteem, Teenagers
Did you know that our self worth is tied up in our identity and what we value the most in life? When we experience negative self-talk, how can we reframe our thoughts and energy? I talk with Hong Kong Confidential about coping with stress, building resilience, and...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Sep 9, 2020 | Children, Divorce, Parenting, Teenagers
Divorcing or separating couples may choose to mediate and make their own decisions instead of going through the court process. Family mediation can offer a quicker and more cost-effective route as compared to court. Family mediation is based on empowering parents to...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Jun 24, 2020 | Children, Depression, Divorce, 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 Dr. Monica Borschel | Jun 10, 2020 | Children, Divorce, 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 Dr. Monica Borschel | Apr 8, 2020 | Children, Family, Parenting, Teenagers
Annie was only 12, but she already felt burnt out. Every morning she woke up at 6 am so that she could catch the bus at 6:45. She rarely had time for breakfast. She had gone to bed at 10 pm the night before because her homework was more than usual. She thought of...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Mar 25, 2020 | Children, Family, Parenting
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...
