by Dr. Monica Borschel | Nov 20, 2019 | Parenting, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Teenagers
Julie is a sixteen-year-old girl who is struggling to eat, sleep and function because of a deep shame that she has around romantic feelings for another girl. Her parents are conservative and religious. They believe that homosexuality is a sin. She is scared to tell...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Oct 16, 2019 | Grief, Self-Esteem, Therapy & Psychology, Trauma
Max grew up as an only child with a single mother. Max’s father left his mother before he was born. Because of this, his mother had to work long hours to provide for both of them. He often felt like he had to protect her, and that she was unable to be there...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Oct 2, 2019 | Anxiety, Relationships, Self-Esteem
The worry of what others think of you can lead to feelings of insecurity and fear. Social anxiety is common and can be a minor annoyance or when more severe, lead to panic attacks. The panic attacks can lead to more anxiety because of the fear of the judgement of...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Sep 25, 2019 | PTSD, Self-Esteem, Therapy & Psychology, Trauma
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder feels like you are in constant survival mode. There are days when the darkness overcomes you, but you’re not sure why. Your muscles are often sore and tense because they are preparing for fight or flight. You feel paranoid that...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Sep 18, 2019 | Parenting, Self-Esteem, Teenagers
Setting boundaries with a teenager can be difficult if they are rebellious. For the most part, teenagers are trying to gain independence from their parents to form their own identity. This can be a painful process for everyone involved. Parents have rules to keep...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Aug 21, 2019 | Emotions, Self-Esteem, Stress, Therapy & Psychology
Lashing out can happen for multiple reasons. Sometimes the person who lashes out feels a temporary release of stress and anger, but might later feel embarrassed or ashamed. Lashing out can be a response to past trauma, a self-protective response or a way to control...
