Fixing Families

Relationships

The Fine Line Between Helping and Rescuing

Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. on March 26, 2023

Often, a fine line between helping and rescuing leads to frustration, burnout, and resentment. How to tell the difference.

Often, a fine line between helping and rescuing leads to frustration, burnout, and resentment. How to tell the difference.

Motivation

What to Do When You Hit the Wall: 5 Causes and Solutions

Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. on March 18, 2023

We all can hit the wall when trying to reach a new goal where we feel stuck, frustrated, and pessimistic. Then it's time to uncover the underlying problem.

We all can hit the wall when trying to reach a new goal where we feel stuck, frustrated, and pessimistic. Then it's time to uncover the underlying problem.

Divorce

6 Stages of Separation or Divorce

Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. on March 11, 2023

Divorce and separations are about grief and real-life transitions. What to emotionally expect during those first two years.

Divorce and separations are about grief and real-life transitions. What to emotionally expect during those first two years.

Relationships

3 Levels of Communication: Which Is Yours?

Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. on March 4, 2023

Some couples are more skilled communicators than others. Consider these three skill levels, the criteria for each, and how to improve.

Some couples are more skilled communicators than others. Consider these three skill levels, the criteria for each, and how to improve.

Relationships

7 Questions to Help You Know if You’re Compatible

Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. on February 25, 2023

Compatibility is always in the eye of the beholder and always changing, but these seven key elements are the foundation of any relationship.

Compatibility is always in the eye of the beholder and always changing, but these seven key elements are the foundation of any relationship.

Relationships

4 Reasons Why Some People Run Away From Relationships

Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. on February 18, 2023

Many folks develop a one-strike-you're-out, cut-and-run view of relationships. Here are common sources and ways to change the pattern.

Many folks develop a one-strike-you're-out, cut-and-run view of relationships. Here are common sources and ways to change the pattern.

Relationships

Relationships: Death By 1000 Cuts

Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. on February 11, 2023

A thousand cuts in a relationship eventually lead to relationship death.

A thousand cuts in a relationship eventually lead to relationship death.

Relationships

5 Steps to Heal Your Relationship and Past at the Same Time

Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. on February 4, 2023

Driving many arguments is the triggering of childhood wounds. Consider this five-step approach to break the pattern while healing the relationship and your past.

Driving many arguments is the triggering of childhood wounds. Consider this five-step approach to break the pattern while healing the relationship and your past.

Relationships

Why Many Men Are So Passive in Their Relationships

Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. on January 28, 2023

Passivity in a relationship starts with acknowledging the problem and being willing to change the dynamics that hold it in place. Here are 5 common causes and their solutions.

Passivity in a relationship starts with acknowledging the problem and being willing to change the dynamics that hold it in place. Here are 5 common causes and their solutions.

Depression

6 Things to Do When You're in a Bad Mood

Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. on January 21, 2023

We all get into bad moods. The keys to managing them are identifying our triggers, solving small problems, broadcasting our emotions, having techniques in place to help us settle.

We all get into bad moods. The keys to managing them are identifying our triggers, solving small problems, broadcasting our emotions, having techniques in place to help us settle.

Anxiety

5 Reasons You're Not Solving Your Problems

Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. on January 14, 2023

Problems are part of life, but often the larger problem is that we fail to deal with them. Here are 5 common reasons we stumble, and the solutions.

Problems are part of life, but often the larger problem is that we fail to deal with them. Here are 5 common reasons we stumble, and the solutions.

Anxiety

Are You Too Routinized and Rigid? Maybe You’re Anxious

Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. on January 7, 2023

Anxiety has different faces, but one is creating a rigid and controlling everyday world. How can you break out?

Anxiety has different faces, but one is creating a rigid and controlling everyday world. How can you break out?

Anxiety

How to Give Advice in Five Steps

Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. on December 31, 2022

Offering advice to those close to you can be tricky. It's easy for them to hear it as criticism or micromanaging. Here are steps to do it right.

Offering advice to those close to you can be tricky. It's easy for them to hear it as criticism or micromanaging. Here are steps to do it right.

Stress

How to Conquer Your Cravings

Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. on December 18, 2022

Cravings are usually driven by stress and habit. The keys to breaking the pattern are being aware of triggers and having a plan.

Cravings are usually driven by stress and habit. The keys to breaking the pattern are being aware of triggers and having a plan.

Trauma

Helping and Coping With a Partner Who Has Trauma

Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. on December 11, 2022

Being in a relationship with someone struggling with trauma can be challenging. Here are some of the common characteristics and how to help.

Being in a relationship with someone struggling with trauma can be challenging. Here are some of the common characteristics and how to help.

Aging

How to Make Retirement Your Golden Years

Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. on December 3, 2022

Like other life transitions, retirement brings challenges. Many struggle with a loss of identity and a sense of purpose. Here are tips on how to succeed.

Like other life transitions, retirement brings challenges. Many struggle with a loss of identity and a sense of purpose. Here are tips on how to succeed.

Anxiety

Reaching an Impasse? Butting Heads? How to Break Through

Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. on November 26, 2022

When you reach an impasse with someone, your tendency is to push harder and stack up more facts to make your case. 7 steps for breaking through.

When you reach an impasse with someone, your tendency is to push harder and stack up more facts to make your case. 7 steps for breaking through.

Relationships

3 Reasons Why You Each See Your Relationship Differently

Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. on November 18, 2022

Many couples easily fall into arguing about whose reality is right. Underlying these conflicts are old childhood wounds and gaps between intentions and behaviors. Here's how to break the pattern.

Many couples easily fall into arguing about whose reality is right. Underlying these conflicts are old childhood wounds and gaps between intentions and behaviors. Here's how to break the pattern.

Anxiety

How to Break Up

Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. on November 12, 2022

Breakups are emotionally difficult. You need to be both clear and compassionate. Here are some tips for doing it right.

Breakups are emotionally difficult. You need to be both clear and compassionate. Here are some tips for doing it right.

Trauma

5 Things That Push Couples to a Crisis Point

Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. on November 5, 2022

Couples often come into therapy or seek help because of a crisis. Some common sources, dangers, and learning lessons to improve your relationship.

Couples often come into therapy or seek help because of a crisis. Some common sources, dangers, and learning lessons to improve your relationship.