Fixing Families

Relationships

Why Are So Many Men 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 five 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 five 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.

Stress

Is Your Life Working? Maybe It's Time for a Check-Up

Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. on October 30, 2022

Feel like you're everyday life isn't working? Maybe it's because you're running on autopilot through a stressful life. Time to step back, take stock, and make some changes.

Feel like you're everyday life isn't working? Maybe it's because you're running on autopilot through a stressful life. Time to step back, take stock, and make some changes.

Anxiety

How to Reach Win-Win Compromises

Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. on October 23, 2022

To avoid conflict, some couples never honestly say what they want. Over time this can lead to resentment and unfulfillment. Step up and speak up to get what's important.

To avoid conflict, some couples never honestly say what they want. Over time this can lead to resentment and unfulfillment. Step up and speak up to get what's important.

Relationships

Always Sabotaging Yourself? Learn From Your Patterns

Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. on October 15, 2022

Buried within our mistakes are lessons to be learned. By stepping back and seeing the patterns that make up our lives, we can discover what they are trying to teach us.

Buried within our mistakes are lessons to be learned. By stepping back and seeing the patterns that make up our lives, we can discover what they are trying to teach us.

Relationships

When Adult Children and Parents Have Awkward Conversations

Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. on October 7, 2022

Your conversations and relationship with your parents shift as you move towards adulthood, making connecting difficult. How do you reshape this?

Your conversations and relationship with your parents shift as you move towards adulthood, making connecting difficult. How do you reshape this?

Relationships

Feeling Dismissed in Your Relationships? Time to Be Heard

Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. on October 1, 2022

Feeling like your partner dismisses you or doesn't hear you is common in relationships, and often tied to childhood wounds. Here'e how to step up and speak out.

Feeling like your partner dismisses you or doesn't hear you is common in relationships, and often tied to childhood wounds. Here'e how to step up and speak out.

Anxiety

Anxiety and Anger Have More in Common Than You Think

Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. on September 24, 2022

Though seemingly different, those prone to anxiety or anger actually have a lot in common. Some of the common drivers for each and tips on skills to focus on.

Though seemingly different, those prone to anxiety or anger actually have a lot in common. Some of the common drivers for each and tips on skills to focus on.

Assertiveness

Feeling Fed Up, Resentful? Maybe You’re Differentiating

Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. on September 17, 2022

We can often feel resentful, irritable, and empty. Sometimes these are signs of a mental health problem, but they can also be signs of our separation from others and personal growth.

We can often feel resentful, irritable, and empty. Sometimes these are signs of a mental health problem, but they can also be signs of our separation from others and personal growth.

Anxiety

Need, Should, Want, Deserve: Which Drives Your Life?

Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. on September 10, 2022

Most of us are motivated by needs, shoulds, wants, or what we feel we deserve. Each has expectations and limitations. Here's how to create balance.

Most of us are motivated by needs, shoulds, wants, or what we feel we deserve. Each has expectations and limitations. Here's how to create balance.