by Dr. Monica Borschel | Oct 27, 2023 | Divorce, Marriage, Relationships
Marriage can feel like the best and worst thing that ever happened to you. It is common for married partners to have some form of resentment. Often these resentments are centered around the division of labor, intimacy, parenting and finances. These resentments can...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Jul 29, 2023 | Divorce, Relationships, Trauma
Written by Monica Borschel, PhD and Christopher Meyer, Family Law Practitioner Divorce carries a lot of grief with it. There is a possible loss of time with your children, your partner, parts of your identity, and your possessions. On top of the grief, there can be...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | May 4, 2023 | Boundaries, Communication, Relationships
Saying no and setting boundaries can be uncomfortable. You might have had experiences where saying no leads to revenge, punishment, or rejection. Having had too many of these experiences might make you anxious when having difficult conversations. In addition, you...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Jan 14, 2023 | Dating, Relationships
When people date, they usually put their best foot forward. They want to be liked back. Dopamine, the neurotransmitter that is linked to reward, is high. This leads to feeling euphoria and excitement to see the other person. However, over time the excitement fades,...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Nov 22, 2022 | Emotions, Family, Forgiveness, Relationships, Self worth
Placing Blame – When something negative happens, people often look to place blame on themselves or others. If you can blame yourself, then perhaps you can avoid the same mishap from happening again. If you blame someone else, it removes some of the heavy feelings of...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Oct 6, 2022 | Dating, Love, Marriage, Relationships
What is a dating coach? As a dating coach, my role is as a guide that helps clients understand themselves, their attachment styles, and their values to find the right person. The right person will likely share similar core values to yourself. For example, if you value...
