Written by Monica Borschel, PhD and Deveney Wells-GibsonA prenuptial agreement before marriage can make someone feel secure or insecure. Understandably so. Prenuptial Agreements are still taboo, with most believing that Prenups are only for protection against divorce. Many believe that if one person wants a Prenup, ...
Date Posted: July 9, 2023
Categories: Attachment Issues, Couple Counseling, Marital Counseling, Pre-Marital ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
Saying no and setting boundaries can be uncomfortable. You might have had experiences where saying no leads to revenge, punishment, or rejection. Having had too many of these experiences might make you anxious when having difficult conversations. In addition, you might be afraid of conflict because ...
May 9
Categories: Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues, Anxiety, Attachment Issues, Blended ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
People often wonder what happened to the romance after living together. When people first start dating, they only see each other one to a few times a week. That means that people have time to prepare themselves. They ensure they look good and are on their best behavior. When you live with someone, ...
Mar 25
Categories: Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues, Anxiety, Attachment Issues, ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
Matthew has been worried about his wife for over two years. She has fallen into a depressive state and has begun to neglect their toddler. His wife has been to therapy but refuses to see a psychiatrist. Matthew is also starting to feel neglected. He loves his wife but is unsure how long he can stay ...
Feb 27
Categories: Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions, Attachment Issues, Child ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
Feb 10 Categories: Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues, Adjusting to Change / Life ... Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
The definition of negativity ...
Jan 31
Categories: Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues, Anger Management, Anxiety, Attachment ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
When people date, they usually put their best foot forward. They want to be liked back. Dopamine, the neurotransmitter that is linked to reward, is high. This leads to feeling euphoria and excitement to see the other person. However, over time the excitement fades, and complacency can settle in. ...
Jan 17
Categories: Anxiety, Attachment Issues, Couple Counseling, Ending a relationship ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
Most of us seek comfort and reward over pain and punishment. When our mood has been anxious or depressed for too long, our body begins to feel ...
Jan 2
Categories: Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues, Adjusting to Change / Life ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
Do you long for a home?
May 5
Categories: Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues, Adult psychological development, ...
Written By:
Dr. Angelo Subida, Psychotherapist
Mark came from a prominent yet abusive ...
Mar 7
Categories: Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues, Anxiety, Attachment Issues, Post ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
Ryan grew up in the foster system. There were pleasant and not so friendly foster homes. He was in and out of the juvenile hall for crimes he committed to make ends meet. Ryan’s basketball coach, Derek, understood Ryan’s situation, and he wanted him to turn ...
Oct 28
Categories: Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions, Attachment Issues, Complex ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
When Andrew was little, he would often try his best to get his parent’s attention. He would joke, perform, clean, get good grades, and do anything else that he thought would make his parents see him. Andrew was too young at the time to realize that his parents were living paycheck ...
Jan 8
Categories: Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues, Attachment Issues
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
If trust is an issue because of past experiences in your life, or as a couple, find ways to build trust or enable trust. Is trust low because you don’t trust yourself? Is trust low because of a past affair ...
May 7
Categories: Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions, Anxiety, Attachment Issues, ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
When I was a teenager, I learned the game of chess. An uncle who used to stay in a place near us taught me the fundamentals.
Sep 29
Categories: Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions, Attachment Issues, Depression
Written By:
Dr. Angelo Subida, Psychotherapist
Pamela said that she didn’t want to lose her husband and hurt their children. And so she found her self getting too angry.
Sep 20
Categories: Anger Management, Attachment Issues, Emotional Abuse
Written By:
Dr. Angelo Subida, Psychotherapist
For the most part, people would like to find a healthy and loving relationship. People who have had complicated relationships in the past might be confused about what a healthy relationship is. As they are searching for love, friends and family might say things like, “you have to ...
Sep 4
Categories: Anxiety, Attachment Issues, Relationships & Marriage
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel