Fixing Families

Sex

Frustrated Partners: When Sex Moves to the Back Burner

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

When problems arise in a relationship, sex is often the first casualty.

When problems arise in a relationship, sex is often the first casualty.

Self-Esteem

Why Reading to Your Child Is Good for Their Mental Health

Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. on May 20, 2023

What can you do to help bolster your child's mental well-being? Read to them.

What can you do to help bolster your child's mental well-being? Read to them.

Anxiety

Want to Make Changes? When in Doubt, Go Slow

Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. on May 12, 2023

When learning new skills, research shows that slow and steady wins the race. Here's why.

When learning new skills, research shows that slow and steady wins the race. Here's why.

Emotion Regulation

Are You Emotionally Driven?

Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. on May 6, 2023

If you feel like your emotions are running you, here's how to take charge.

If you feel like your emotions are running you, here's how to take charge.

Parenting

Why So Many People in Their 30s Clash With Their Parents

Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. on April 27, 2023

In your 30s, you often reflect on your past, become aware of childhood wounds, and struggle with your parents. Here are some common causes and ways to close the gap.

In your 30s, you often reflect on your past, become aware of childhood wounds, and struggle with your parents. Here are some common causes and ways to close the gap.

Anxiety

Going Through a Transition? Time to Seize the Opportunity

Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. on April 22, 2023

Difficult transitions offer one of the few times you can step back and take stock of what you want for the next chapter.

Difficult transitions offer one of the few times you can step back and take stock of what you want for the next chapter.

Relationships

2 Types of Arguments: Perfect Storms vs. Tip of the Iceberg

Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. on April 15, 2023

All arguments are not created equally. Some are a perfect storm of stress, while others reveal bigger cracks in the relationship foundation. How to tell the difference.

All arguments are not created equally. Some are a perfect storm of stress, while others reveal bigger cracks in the relationship foundation. How to tell the difference.

Divorce

Why So Many Couples Divorce After 8 Years

Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. on April 8, 2023

Statistics show that most couples divorce after eight years. The underlying cause is that the original relationship contract has run out. How can you upgrade the relationship?

Statistics show that most couples divorce after eight years. The underlying cause is that the original relationship contract has run out. How can you upgrade the relationship?

Relationships

How to Maximize Relationships Using the Rules of Improv

Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. on March 31, 2023

The principles of improv have much to teach us about spontaneity, teamwork, and relationships. Here's how to apply the principles to your own life.

The principles of improv have much to teach us about spontaneity, teamwork, and relationships. Here's how to apply the principles to your own life.

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 Decide if You're Really 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 So Many Men Are 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.