by monicaborschel | May 13, 2020 | Self-Esteem, Trauma
When Sam was a child, his father would drink and then come home and smash the house. From his bed, he could hear his mother crying. His mother would crawl into Sam’s bed at night and cry. Sam was confused. He didn’t know how to help his mother, and he...
by monicaborschel | Apr 22, 2020 | Emotions, Psychology, Trauma
Betty often felt spaced out when she was at home alone. She was so used to going and working hours on end, that when she had downtime, she felt anxious. What “should” she be doing? She was exhausted, but she felt guilty for resting. She would lie down...
by monicaborschel | Mar 18, 2020 | Anxiety, Depression, Trauma
Human babies need caregivers because they are born helpless. This first bond between caregiver and baby develops our attachment system, which is linked to our nervous system. We learn as babies and then toddlers how to get our needs met through others. As we grow...
by monicaborschel | Feb 12, 2020 | EMDR, Trauma
Johnathon Johnathon was a high functioning hedge fund manager. He was successful and seemed to be doing well in his life except for in his relationships. As a child, his father would hit him, and he could never predict when the violence would occur. Whenever...
by monicaborschel | Dec 4, 2019 | Emotions, Family, Relationships, 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 be...
by monicaborschel | Nov 13, 2019 | Anxiety, Parenting, Trauma
Anxiety is a normal emotion that helps to motivate us. Too much anxiety, however, can cause distress in the form of excessive worry, excessive drive to the point of exhaustion, panic and intense fear of failure and rejection. Children with anxiety sometimes are afraid...
