Are you in an arranged marriage? Did you spend 6 to 12 months getting to know one another, usually on line with only a few brief meetings and now you are finding the person to be very different than you thought. Did you think that sex would be easy and just happen after marriage but that isn't the case.Has sex ...
Date Posted: April 25, 2022
Categories: Adult psychological development, Couple Counseling, Emotional ...
Written By:
Tammy M. Fontana, MS NCC CTRT Sex Therapist USA
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
You are driving to an important meeting that you cannot miss, and you are running late. Suddenly you see a yellow/orange light flashing on your dashboard with the symbol of a petrol pump.
What would you do next?
Same scenario, different moment… important meeting, you are late. ...
Feb 23
Categories: Emotional Intelligence, Mindfulness
Written By:
Dr Oberdan Marianetti
Ricky struggled in school for most of his life. In primary school, he would battle to focus on what the teacher was saying; he felt like homework was boring. His parents would often be disappointed when he would bring home his report card. Ricky felt his confidence ...
Jan 8
Categories: Academic Issues, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Care / Self Compassion, ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
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
Setting boundaries ...
Sep 18
Categories: Emotional Intelligence, Family Problems, Oppositional & Defiant ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
From time to time, an adult will seek my help because they feel like they can’t breathe around their parents. The feeling of not being able to breathe could be from anxiety or panic. Sometimes, we hold our breath without thinking when we are waiting for something to happen, when ...
Aug 28
Categories: Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues, Anxiety, Emotional Abuse, Emotional ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
Lashing out can happen for multiple reasons. Sometimes the person who lashes out feels a temporary release of stress and anger, but might later feel embarrassed or ashamed. Lashing out can be a response to past trauma, a self-protective response or a way to control and devalue others. ...
Aug 21
Categories: Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues, Anger Management, Emotional ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
Life includes a certain amount of suffering. Some of the sufferings include rejection, failure, loss and trauma. When we are going through a difficult time, it can be hard to see the light. When we are depressed or sad, we can only remember the depressed or sad times. It can be ...
Aug 5
Categories: Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues, Anxiety, Depression, Emotional ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
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 grow, grief can lead us to ...
Jun 21
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
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
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