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Why Do I Shut Down During Conflict? Understanding Emotional Shutdown
Have you ever noticed yourself going completely quiet during an argument? Maybe your partner is asking questions, wanting to talk things through, but your mind goes blank. Your chest tightens, words disappear, and all you want to do is escape the conversation. If this happens to you, you are not broken — your nervous system may simply be trying to protect you. Emotional shutdown is a very common response during conflict, and understanding why it happens can be the first step
Passive versus Assertive Communication
Written by: Jadra Chan When you communicate with others, do you have a hard time speaking up for yourself and find that you tend to just “go with the flow” to make others happy? Or maybe you have a hard time saying no, even if you are already overwhelmed with other responsibilities. If this resonates, you may have a passive style of communicating that, over time, can lead to feelings of resentment, anger, depression, and stress. When we aren’t able to express our own needs an
Diversifying Intersectional Treatment Considerations for the Members of the Adoption Triad: Adoptees, Birth Parents and Adoptive Parents
Written by: Amelia Sun Socioeconomic circumstances of the adoptive family and birth family at the time of relinquishment, adoption and...
Supportive Conversations Between Adoptive Mother and Transracial Adoptee Daughters about Menarche
Written by: Amelia Sun Within transracial adoptive family dynamics, impactful dyads are formed between adoptive parents and adoptees, and...
Improving Communication
Written by: Aubrey Glover We all have trouble with communication at times in our lives. Whether it's trying to tell someone something...
The Importance of Talk Therapy For Emotional Well Being
Written by: Tyler Szelinski The main foundation of psychotherapy is talking. The client tells the therapist about his or her problems and...
Ten Positive Parenting Skills
Written by: Tyler Szelinski As a parent, you know that parenting is one of the most difficult jobs in the world. No parent comes into the...
How To Improve Communication In Relationships
Written by: Tyler Szelinski Imago dialogue therapy Effective communication in a romantic relationship is one of the best predictors of...
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