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...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Jan 8, 2020 | Teenagers
Sasha was a popular teenage girl with a great sense of humour. Other teens were attracted to her because of her outgoing and friendly nature. Little did her peers know that she suffered from social anxiety. She often worried what others thought of her to the point...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Nov 27, 2019 | Abuse, Anxiety, Children, Depression, Emotions, Parenting, Self-Esteem, Stress, Teenagers
Lily was always a quiet and sensitive teen. She was compassionate and cared deeply for others. Her high empathy made her susceptible to falling into rescuer mode with others less fortunate than her. Her new friend Ariane was popular and beautiful. She was everything...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Nov 20, 2019 | Parenting, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Teenagers
Julie is a sixteen-year-old girl 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 them...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Oct 9, 2019 | Children, Divorce, Parenting, Relationships, Teenagers, Trauma
David and Ann have been married for twelve years and have three children under the age of ten. David works long hours and comes back home stressed and tired. David and Ann have frequent arguments, and David becomes physically and verbally abusive towards Ann and...
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...
