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Rejection Sensitivity
How to Handle Rejection

Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. on March 13, 2022

None of us are immune to feelings of rejection but some of us are particularly sensitive to it. Tips on what to do to cope.

None of us are immune to feelings of rejection but some of us are particularly sensitive to it. Tips on what to do to cope.

Friends
Is It a Good Idea to Remain Friends After a Breakup?

Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. on February 16, 2022

Shifting from lovers to friends is possible but often difficult. The keys are being aware of the drivers, being honest, and mapping out clear rules of engagement.

Shifting from lovers to friends is possible but often difficult. The keys are being aware of the drivers, being honest, and mapping out clear rules of engagement.

Forgiveness
Why We Struggle to Forgive, and What to Do About It

Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. on February 2, 2022

The act of forgiving is often difficult because of lingering past wounds. But forgiveness is not about feeling better but clearing the obstacles that get in the way.

The act of forgiving is often difficult because of lingering past wounds. But forgiveness is not about feeling better but clearing the obstacles that get in the way.

Play
How Best to Play With Your Kids

Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. on January 19, 2022

Play is the child's work, and unlike most play for adults, a child's play is often therapeutic. By tweaking how you play with your child, you can maximize the emotional benefits.

Play is the child's work, and unlike most play for adults, a child's play is often therapeutic. By tweaking how you play with your child, you can maximize the emotional benefits.

Anxiety
How to Handle Criticism

Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. on December 23, 2021

Criticism is a combination of control and judgment. Even "constructive" criticism in intimate relationships can be destructive. How to push back, how to change your own behavior

Criticism is a combination of control and judgment. Even "constructive" criticism in intimate relationships can be destructive. How to push back, how to change your own behavior

Anxiety
What Drives You?

Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. on November 30, 2021

All of us are driven in some way, but not all drivers are equally good for us. Some derail us or keep us from reaching our potential. Is it time to change what drives you?

All of us are driven in some way, but not all drivers are equally good for us. Some derail us or keep us from reaching our potential. Is it time to change what drives you?

Trust
How to Learn to Trust Others

Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. on September 29, 2021

Not trusting others is an understandable outcome of a lot of traumatic experiences. The common causes and how to learn to lean into relationships.

Not trusting others is an understandable outcome of a lot of traumatic experiences. The common causes and how to learn to lean into relationships.

Anger
How to Deal With an Explosively Angry Partner

Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. on September 20, 2021

Those with explosive tempers are driven by several underlying problems. Some of the common drivers, how to manage the situation and take action to prevent further explosions.

Those with explosive tempers are driven by several underlying problems. Some of the common drivers, how to manage the situation and take action to prevent further explosions.

Anxiety
Feeling Too Anxious When Far from Home?

Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. on August 23, 2021

For many folks, going too far from home or being away too long can create anxiety. Here are some of the common sources of and how to handle your anxiety so you can enjoy yourself.

For many folks, going too far from home or being away too long can create anxiety. Here are some of the common sources of and how to handle your anxiety so you can enjoy yourself.

Motivation
Who Are You? 6 Questions to Help You Find Out

Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. on August 16, 2021

We always have an image of ourselves and goals that we seek to achieve. Sometimes it's valuable to take stock, and see if there is a gap between who we are and who we want to be.

We always have an image of ourselves and goals that we seek to achieve. Sometimes it's valuable to take stock, and see if there is a gap between who we are and who we want to be.

Anger
Relationship Problems: How to Think Like a Therapist

Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. on August 9, 2021

It's all too easy to think about relationship problems in terms of what the other person is or is not doing. Try these 5 better ways of thinking about and solving relationship problems.

It's all too easy to think about relationship problems in terms of what the other person is or is not doing. Try these 5 better ways of thinking about and solving relationship problems.

Relationships
Are You and Your Partner Living Parallel Lives?

Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. on August 2, 2021

Many couples live parallel lives where they each are in their own worlds and there is little emotional intimacy. Here are the common causes and tips on how to reconnect.

Many couples live parallel lives where they each are in their own worlds and there is little emotional intimacy. Here are the common causes and tips on how to reconnect.