by Dr. Monica Borschel | Feb 19, 2020 | Meditation, Stress, Therapy & Psychology
Joey As an intern in the emergency room, Joey was always on autopilot. He felt like he ran from room to room trying to manage crises, follow protocol, and stay out of the way of the doctors. He loved what he did, but he was always going. He didn’t have time to...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Feb 5, 2020 | Self-Esteem, Therapy & Psychology
Angela often worried about what others thought of her. Was she pretty or smart enough? Criticism of any sort seemed to send her in a tailspin. At work, she compared herself to her colleagues and wanted to make sure that she outperformed them. She would stay at...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Jan 22, 2020 | Therapy & Psychology
For the most part, therapists want what is best for your mental health. This means that they have to challenge your negative thought processes and behaviours that are not working out for you and your relationships. They might ask you deeply personal questions that...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Dec 4, 2019 | Children, Relationships, Therapy & Psychology, Trauma
Violence can come in multiple forms, including verbal, emotional and financial intimidation. Physical violence is what tends to stand out in our minds because it threatens our personal safety. Acts of violence can stem from a feeling of lack of control, a desire to...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Oct 30, 2019 | Depression, Emotions, Therapy & Psychology
Max has a constant desire to be in control. When he is not in control, he does not feel safe. Because of this need to be in control, Max can be quite rigid. This rigidity has taken a toll on his relationships, both personally and professionally. Others have become...
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...
