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 felt scared that his dad was ...
Date Posted: May 21, 2020
Categories: Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues, Complex PTSD, Emotional Abuse, ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
Erin was a corporate lawyer who worked ten-hour days, five days a week. On the weekend she would try to make time for herself but instead found herself worrying about work, answering emails and going over paperwork. By the time Sunday came, she couldn’t get out of bed; she could ...
May 21
Categories: Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
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 ...
Apr 24
Categories: Anxiety, Depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) / Trauma / ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
Apr 23
Categories: Child and/or Adolescent Issues, Child Development, Mindfulness, ...
Written By:
Krisa Qiu
As uncomfortable as anxiety can be, we all need a little bit of anxiety ...
Apr 15
Categories: Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues, Anxiety, Caregiver Issues / Stress, ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
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 into teenagers, we look ...
Apr 1
Categories: Anger Management, Anxiety, Complex PTSD, Depression, Emotional ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
Apr 1 Categories: Anger Management, Anxiety, Caregiver Issues / Stress, Codependency / ... Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
At one time or another, most of us may take things the wrong way. Whether at work, with our friends or loved ones, we could find ourselves misinterpreting where others are coming from, especially when the stakes feel high.
Mar 26
Categories: Addictions, Borderline Personality Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress ...
Written By:
Stephen Radley
Mar 4 Categories: Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues, Anxiety, Emotional Abuse, Physical ... Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
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 ...
Feb 17
Categories: Anger Management, Anxiety, Complex PTSD, Depression, Post Traumatic ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
When people feel like they are not good enough, they harm themselves inadvertently. This harm can look like not taking care of their hygiene ...
Jan 30
Categories: Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues, Anxiety, Depression, Ending a ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
Sometimes people find themselves confused in relationships. They might wonder should I be with this person? Am I a good partner? Is my relationship toxic? What should I take responsibility for and what shouldn’t I take responsibility for? If you are asking yourself ...
Jan 30
Categories: Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues, Ending a relationship issues, Post ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
Lily was always a quiet and sensitive teen. She was compassionate and cared deeply for others. Her high empathy made her susceptible to falling into rescuer mode with others less fortunate than her. Her new friend Ariane was popular ...
Nov 27
Categories: Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues, Bullying, Parenting, Post Traumatic ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
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 angry ...
Nov 13
Categories: Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions, Anxiety, Life Purpose / ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
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 for him ...
Oct 16
Categories: Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues, Anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
David and Ann have been married for twelve years and have three children under the age of ten. David works long hours and comes back home stressed and tired. David and Ann have frequent arguments, and David becomes physically and verbally abusive towards Ann and sometimes the children. ...
Oct 14
Categories: Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues, Divorce / Divorce Adjustment, Ending a ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
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