Relationships and Mental Illness (TMB115)
Estimates of mental illness vacillate around 15-20%. However, there are some who claim that the new diagnostic manual used by mental health professionals (the DSM-V) could result in upwards of 50% of the population meeting criteria for a mental health problem at any particular time in their lives. And while there is a difference between mental health issues and mental illness, it goes without saying that there is a high probability that you have or will be in a relationship with someone who has mental health problems.
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Amicable Separations (TMBMS060)
Welcome to The Mental Breakdown Morning Show! Each weekday morning, we will to help get your day off to a great start. Despite their best efforts, sometimes a relationship is simply beyond repair. No amount of therapy, discussion, or compromise will correct the damage. On today’s show we discuss the importance of an amicable separation and how to manage divorce in a manner that works out best for everyone. Read More
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Couples Therapy (TMBMS059)
Welcome to The Mental Breakdown Morning Show! Each weekday morning, we will to help get your day off to a great start. Most couples would benefit from couples therapy. Whether they are having problems or not, sitting with a professional to discuss issues is a great way to keep a relationship happy and healthy. But when there is conflict in the relationship, therapy is a very important tool that can help repair damage. On today’s show we offer strategies for getting your partner into the therapist’s office and how to handle it when they refuse. Read More
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The Allure of Divorce (TMBMS058)
Welcome to The Mental Breakdown Morning Show! Each weekday morning, we will to help get your day off to a great start. In many marriages, at least one of the partners contemplates divorce. It is a sad fact, but it is true. These individuals see divorce as an opportunity to escape the problems that have plagued the relationship and find new happiness. On today’s show we respond to a listener email that asks about the allure of divorce and offer some advice about when a separation may be the best option. Read More
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Rules of Engagement (TMBMS057)
Welcome to The Mental Breakdown Morning Show! Each weekday morning, we will to help get your day off to a great start. Every relationship – whether romantic or business – experiences conflict. But it is not the conflict that is the primary problem, it is the manner in which the conflict is resolved. On this show we talk about the need for ground rules when discussing problems.
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Relationship Problems (TMBMS056)
Welcome to The Mental Breakdown Morning Show! Each weekday morning, we will to help get your day off to a great start. Last week we focused on components and considerations that comprise healthy relationships. This week we shift focus to discuss some of the aspects associated with problem relationships. Issues that break-up marriages and damage our interactions with one another. We start the week off with a review of some of the most common problems in relationships. Read More
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Making Positive Assumptions (TMB114)
In relationships, as in all other aspects of life, we have a propensity to make assumptions about the intent and goals of others. Too often we approach issues with the assumption of conflict and competition. These negative assumptions influence our actions and behaviors, and lead to unnecessary conflicts and confrontations.
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Shabbat (TMBMS055)
Welcome to The Mental Breakdown Morning Show! Each weekday morning, we will to help get your day off to a great start. In the Jewish faith, Shabbat begins at dusk on Friday and ends at dusk on Saturday. A key aspect of honoring the Jewish sabbath is resolving interpersonal conflicts and preparing for the week ahead. In today’s show we encourage you to adopt some of these healthy practices in your life. Read More
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Expectations vs. Rules (TMBMS054)
Welcome to The Mental Breakdown Morning Show! Each weekday morning, we will to help get your day off to a great start. Over the course of this week, we have discussed the importance of communication and the relative impact of having children in relationships. On today’s show we bring these aspects together and discuss why we should avoid making rules, and instead, clearly communicate expectations. Read More
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Blended Families (TMBMS053)
Welcome to The Mental Breakdown Morning Show! Each weekday morning, we will to help get your day off to a great start. Many people are now in their second and third marriages. Though they may have left their previous partners behind, they are transitioning into these new relationships with children. As such, many families are now blended. In today’s show we focus on strategies for being a good stepparent. Read More
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