by Dr. Monica Borschel | Jul 1, 2021 | Emotions, Self-Esteem, Stress
We are back with our fifth episode of The Behaviour Sleuths Investigate Change. In this episode, Sala Sihombing and I were joined by change enthusiast Bobbi Reilly of Gold Coast Mediation. Bobbi is a mediator, counsellor, and a trainer who embraces the adventure of...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Dec 30, 2020 | Anxiety, Depression, Emotions, Family, Self-Esteem, Stress, Trauma
Brianne couldn’t sleep. Her mind was replaying her week at work. Her new supervisor had excluded her from meetings, spread rumors behind her back and often made devaluing comments to her. Brianne started to replay the conversations they had had together. ...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Dec 23, 2020 | Children, Parenting, Self-Esteem, Teenagers
Ricky struggled in school for most of his life. He would battle to focus on what the teacher was saying; he felt like homework was boring. His parents would often be disappointed when he would bring home his report card. Ricky felt his confidence decreasing. Ricky...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Dec 9, 2020 | Abuse, Anxiety, Emotions, PTSD, Self-Esteem, Trauma
Lori grew up in nice clothes in a beautiful home and had all of her physical needs met. When Lori was a small child, she was told repeatedly by her parents that she was stupid and that she would never amount to much. She was neglected, shouted at and devalued to the...
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 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...