by Dr. Monica Borschel | Dec 2, 2020 | Divorce, Mediation, Podcasts, Relationships
The process of separating and divorcing can be overwhelming. For some people, separation and divorce can feel like their life is over. Although we may not think it divorce and separation might cause people to go into survival mode; leading to fight, flight,...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Nov 4, 2020 | Emotions, Marriage, Relationships, Stress
Andrew came home in a huff. How could his new admin, Rita, be such an idiot? She had messed up his busy schedule, and now he was late for dinner with his wife, Suzy. Suzy was upset because she felt like Andrew was late because he didn’t value her time and...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Oct 28, 2020 | Divorce, Relationships, Therapy & Psychology
Sherrie had just settled into her new flat without her husband. The divorce was a civil one, and the financial settlement left both parties secure. Despite having what she needed financially, she couldn’t shake the feeling of abandonment. It left her with an...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Oct 14, 2020 | EMDR, Family, Love, Relationships, Self-Esteem
Riley was feeling troubled about her current work situation. Because of COVID-19, she had to work longer hours to help her colleagues out who had to homeschool their children. Riley was expected to work longer hours because she didn’t have children. She began...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Sep 23, 2020 | Divorce, Emotions, Marriage, Relationships
Sara had been unhappy in her relationship for the last six months. Her boyfriend would stay out until six am in the morning and then come home drunk. She was often afraid that something terrible had happened to him. She would tell him her concerns, but he would...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Aug 5, 2020 | Marriage, Relationships, Therapy & Psychology
Jealousy is a normal and natural human emotion that we have evolved to protect or guard our mate and is a complex emotion that encompasses feelings and thoughts such as suspicion, fear, anger and humiliation. When a relationship doesn’t feel secure to both partners,...
