Grief is one of the most tragic and beautiful experiences that one can go through. Our heart aches, and we yearn for the one that we lost. We see them in crowds, we remember their scent and dream about them. We might feel confused and mentally slow. We might become angry or distant. Just as a snake sheds his skin to ...
Date Posted: June 21, 2018
Categories: Adult psychological development, Emotional Intelligence, Grief, Loss, ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
Many parents struggle with what they consider to be bad behavior from their children. Demands from work and relationships can lead to a sense of feeling overwhelmed. The last thing an over-stressed parent has patience for is children who misbehave. The following is a guide to behavioral management to use at home to gain control ...
Jun 21
Categories: Adult psychological development, Child Development, Emotional ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
Depression is a liar. It tells us that we are fundamentally flawed and that we should hide. Depression is exhausting. It's difficult to reach out for help because we don't want to burden anyone. Sometimes when you are depressed you need to do opposite of what you feel.1. Reach out for professional help. You might feel like you ...
Jun 21
Categories: Adult psychological development, Depression, Emotional Intelligence, ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
Sometimes we might have a difficult time expressing how we feel because we are afraid of how others will react or what they might think of us. We might have a hard time expressing how we feel because we are not sure what it is we are feeling. Emotions can be complex. Part of it might be because we tell ourselves that how we feel doesn't ...
Jun 21
Categories: Adult psychological development, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
Trauma occurs when an accident, abuse, loss or something unpredictable causes us to feel emotions such as intense fear, shock, denial and distress. For the most part, people might have trauma reactions such as nightmares, hypervigilance or physical symptoms after a tragic or dangerous event that heals by itself after a short period. However, ...
Jun 21
Categories: Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues, Adult psychological development, ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
Identifying toxic relationships and abuseToxic relationships often harm our self-esteem and leave us feeling drained of energy. When we learn how to recognize toxic relationships and abuse we can move away from them. If we have a history of being abused, we may not recognise that we are caught in a cycle of abuse. After reading this article, ...
Jun 21
Categories: Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues, Adjusting to Change / Life ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
Life can be especially lonely if you are going through a recent break-up or divorce. Break-ups and divorce sometimes break our hearts and leave us feeling depressed or lonely. An unexpected or sudden break-up or divorce can be an end to our hopes and dreams for a future with our loved one. We might find ourselves having a difficult time ...
Jun 21
Categories: Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions, Attachment Issues, Divorce / ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
Divorce is a difficult situation for adults, let alone children and teenagers. Parents who are separating might be experiencing their own grief, sadness and anxiety. As the adult, it is important that you are able to be the secure base for your child or teenager during this time. Children are intuitive and can sense the mood of ...
Jun 21
Categories: Child and/or Adolescent Issues, Child Development, Divorce / Divorce ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
Humans have emotions for a reason. Some emotions keep us safe, social and on a certain life path. Anger is an emotion that tells others, "don't mess with me," or "I want to feel in control." Anger helps us to feel powerful and it can motivate us. Anger is not a problem, but how we react to it can be.1. ...
Jun 21
Categories: Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues, Anger Management, Control Issues, ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
This script can be used word for word or can be improvised. Feel free to add your own meditation practices into this for your own personalised experience. Feel free to sit with each pause or line for as long or as little as you need.A Meditation Into the UnknownBreathe, breathe in and out. Calm your mind, calm your body through your breath.
Jun 21
Categories: Life Purpose / Meaning / Inner-Guidance, Meditation, Mindfulness ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
Sadness is an emotion that slows us down and teaches us that we made a mistake, or that something or someone hurt us. Usually, when we are sad, we are still able to get out of bed and maintain our daily routines. Depression is a deeper emotion that often feels like darkness or heaviness. We find ourselves unable to go about our ...
Jun 21
Categories: Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions, Depression, Emotional ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
Being rejected is a sign that you have pushed yourself out of your comfort zone and have tried to achieve something. Rejection can sting and hurt our self-esteem if we don't manage it properly. We can use rejection to learn and gain what we originally set out for. Here are some pointers on how you can use rejection to your ...
Jun 21
Categories: Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions, Divorce / Divorce Adjustment, ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
If you have been abused as a child or as an adult, you might feel worthless. If as a child you underwent neglect, rejection or abuse from your parents, confidence might be harder to find. A child who has experienced verbal abuse and neglect will begin to believe that they are worthless and horrible. The damage from abuse might ...
Jun 21
Categories: Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues, Aggression & Violence, Mental ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
Everyone views the world through the lens of their own reality. In a sense, we all live in a different universe. Though we may be experiencing the same events, the way we interpret the event may be different. When we are depressed, anxious or grieving, we have a tendency to forget that things will get better. When all you ...
Jun 21
Categories: Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions, Adult psychological ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
Parenting is both a rewarding and challenging task. There is no such thing as a perfect parent; just a well informed good enough parent. Certain parenting behaviours that have been passed down from generation to generation have dire consequences. The current generation has pressure from all directions, academically and ...
Jun 21
Categories: Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues, Child and/or Adolescent Issues, Child ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
People are social and long for human connection. This connection includes the knowledge that you are seen and heard, and that you are respected and appreciated for who you are. Children also need human connection; we can connect with them through play. Play is a child’s way to innovate, problem solve and relax. When ...
Jun 21
Categories: Child and/or Adolescent Issues, Child Development, Parenting
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel