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How to start getting comfortable with saying no

How to start getting comfortable with saying no

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...
Five Ways You Might Be Harming Your Relationship

Five Ways You Might Be Harming Your Relationship

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,...
To Forgive or Not

To Forgive or Not

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...
Is a dating coach right for me?

Is a dating coach right for me?

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...
I am a shell of what I once was

I am a shell of what I once was

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...
I just wanted to be loved

I just wanted to be loved

by Dr. Monica Borschel | Feb 17, 2022 | Love, Relationships, Self worth, Self-Esteem

Elizabeth sat on her therapist’s couch, trying to answer questions about her life as a teenager.  She had dabbled in drugs, ran away, used men for her own ends and chronically shoplifted.  Elizabeth was nothing like that now.  Currently, she was a successful lawyer...
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