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...
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. She was a successful lawyer who valued...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Feb 4, 2022 | anger, Anxiety, Depression, Emotions, Self worth
Andrew walked through the busy streets of Hong Kong, waiting for someone to bump into him. As he walked through Central, people would look at their phones as they walked into him. He tried not to get angry, but the tension would build until he would snap and...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Feb 4, 2022 | Abuse, Brainspotting, Self worth, Self-Esteem, Therapy & Psychology, Trauma
Mark came from a prominent yet abusive family. He often felt agitated and angry at the world and everyone in it. He needed help but was concerned about privacy and exposure. He had heard that therapy and coaching were private and confidential, yet he was still...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Nov 9, 2021 | Emotions, Self worth, Stress
The tears began to well up in Jade’s eyes. “don’t cry, don’t cry,” she told herself. She was tired, and her broken heart was incredibly raw. As a child, she was taught that showing negative emotions was a sign of weakness. As a result,...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Oct 20, 2021 | Anxiety, Change, Self worth, Self-Esteem
Ryan grew up in the foster system. There were pleasant and not so friendly foster homes. He was in and out of the juvenile hall for crimes he committed to make ends meet. Ryan’s basketball coach, Derek, understood Ryan’s situation, and he wanted him to turn Ryan’s...
