by Dr. Monica Borschel | Dec 23, 2020 | Children, Parenting, Self-Esteem, Teenagers
Ricky struggled in school for most of his life. In primary school, 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...
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 all about how to cope with stress, build resilience...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Sep 9, 2020 | Children, Divorce, Parenting, Teenagers
Divorcing or separating couples may choose to mediate and make their own decisions instead of going through the court process. Family mediation can offer a quicker and more cost-effective route as compared to court. Family mediation is based on a philosophy of...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Aug 26, 2020 | Depression, Stress, Teenagers
The modern teenager is under immense social and academic pressure. Not only are teenagers going through rapid hormonal and brain changes, their social life is also rapidly changing with the advancement of social media. Suicide is a multifaceted problem and requires...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Aug 12, 2020 | Children, Emotions, Grief, Teenagers
When a friend is grieving or going through a hard time it is important for them to know they have someone to talk to and that someone is ready to listen to them. I talk to Nicola Chan at South China Morning Post on how to talk to an unhappy friend.Read the article:...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Apr 8, 2020 | Children, Family, Parenting, Teenagers
Annie was only 12, but she already felt burnt out. Every morning she woke up at 6 am so that she could catch the bus at 6:45. She rarely had time for breakfast. She had gone to bed at 10 pm the night before because her homework was more than usual. She thought of...
