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 | Mar 8, 2022 | Pet Loss, Trauma
In this series of the Behaviour Sleuths we investigate pet loss. If you have experienced pet loss or may be preparing to lose a pet, please join us to discuss research, personal experiences and resources. Episode 1 In this first episode join us as Monica shares...
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 3, 2021 | Abuse, Resilience, Trauma
In this interview I share how I connect to the hills and trails, my experience of the 2008-2009 financial crisis, and what it was like to be under threat of going hungry and how to survive in New York City, and then to land and set up life in Hong Kong. We then focus...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Dec 30, 2020 | Anxiety, Depression, Emotions, Family, Self-Esteem, Stress, Trauma
Brianne couldn’t sleep. Her mind was replaying her week at work. Her new supervisor had excluded her from meetings, spread rumors behind her back and often made devaluing comments to her. Brianne started to replay the conversations they had had together. ...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Dec 9, 2020 | Abuse, Anxiety, Emotions, PTSD, Self-Esteem, Trauma
Lori grew up in nice clothes in a beautiful home and had all of her physical needs met. When Lori was a small child, she was told repeatedly by her parents that she was stupid and that she would never amount to much. She was neglected, shouted at and devalued to the...
