Are you in a marriage in which you no longer feel attracted to your spouse? Do you feel confused and worried about this? Do you have children with this person and don't want to end the marriage, but no longer feel like having sex and this makes you feel sad and distressed? Does your partner keep pressing you for ...
Date Posted: December 4, 2023
Categories: Codependency / Dependency, Communication Disorders Problems, Complex ...
Written By:
Tammy M. Fontana, MS NCC CTRT Sex Therapist USA
Trauma isn't just an experience; it's the invisible footprint that past hardships can leave on our lives. We often cannot control or recognise these footprints because they are like storms within us or emotional turmoil within us. Let's examine the 7 signs of trauma that can damage your ...
Sep 26
Categories: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Complex PTSD, Mindfulness Meditation, ...
Written By:
Reena Goenka
Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) has recently been recognised as a psychological problem that can arise from long-term exposure to trauma experiences. Symptoms can include:Examples of persistent, long-term trauma resulting in CPTSD include:Although CPTSD is often associated with chronic trauma occurring during childhood, adults who ...
Sep 6
Categories: Complex PTSD, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) / Trauma / ...
Written By:
Andrew Adler, Ph.D.
Is your relationship suffering? Are you often having fights that escalate from nothing? Are you confused as to why you and your spouse are not having sex? Are you frustrated at the distance and misunderstanding that seems to occur often in your relationship? Perhaps, your relationship is suffering ...
Sep 5
Categories: Adult psychological development, Anger Management, Codependency / ...
Written By:
Tammy M. Fontana, MS NCC CTRT Sex Therapist USA
Written by Monica Borschel, PhD and Christopher Meyer, Family Law PractitionerDivorce carries a lot of grief with it. There is a possible loss of time with your children, your partner, parts of your identity, and your possessions. On top of the grief, there can be some trauma. The trauma can be ...
Aug 1
Categories: Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues, Complex PTSD, Divorce / Divorce ...
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
Written by Monica Borschel, Ph.D. and Special Private Prosecutor for victims and family law attorney Brian Faucett.A yearly estimate of ten million ...
Apr 3
Categories: Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues, Child and/or Adolescent Issues, ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
Have you ever felt drained after a conversation with someone feeling emotional? Perhaps this person was grieving, ...
Mar 28
Categories: Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues, Anxiety, Bereavement, Complex PTSD, ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
When Aaron was small, his mother would lock him in the closet to discipline ...
May 11
Categories: Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues, Anxiety, Complex PTSD, Emotional ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
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 charming and overly courteous. He ...
Apr 21
Categories: Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues, Complex PTSD, Emotional Abuse, Grief, ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
Elizabeth sat on her therapist’s couch, trying to answer questions about her life as a teenager. She had dabbled in drugs, ran away, used men for her own ends and chronically shoplifted. Elizabeth was nothing like that now. She was a successful lawyer who valued her ...
Mar 7
Categories: Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues, Anxiety, Complex PTSD, Emotional ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
If you were to google types of loneliness, you might be surprised at how many lonely types there are. One loneliness researcher found eighty different types of loneliness. Loneliness can range from existential loneliness to physical loneliness. Any loneliness can lead to feeling ...
Feb 21
Categories: Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues, Adjusting to Change / Life ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
Andrew walked through the busy streets of Hong Kong, waiting for someone to bump into him. As he walked through Central, people would look at their phones as they walked into him. He tried not to get angry, but the tension would build until he would snap and shoulder check or push ...
Feb 10
Categories: Anger Management, Anxiety, Complex PTSD, Emotional Abuse, Post ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
Aria had just hit crash. She ...
Nov 17
Categories: Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues, Anxiety, Complex PTSD, Depression, ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
The tears began to well up in Jade’s eyes. “don’t cry, don’t cry,” she told herself. She was tired, and her broken heart was incredibly raw. As a child, she was taught that showing negative emotions was a sign of weakness. As a result, she always felt ...
Nov 12
Categories: Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues, Anxiety, Complex PTSD, Emotional ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
“I’m going to fail; I just know it,” Andrea thought to herself before she started preparing for her exam. Then, her anxiety started to worsen, and she struggled to focus. Even though Andrea had done well in school, she always felt like she wasn’t good enough ...
Nov 12
Categories: Anxiety, Complex PTSD, Mental Health in Asia, Post Traumatic Stress ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel