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3 Reasons Why People Shut Down Emotionally

#Rejection #Avoidantattachment #Judgment #Shame #Emotions #Triple5LightTherapy #BlackMaleTherapist #BlackTherapist #LGBTAffirmingTherapy #Triple5LightTherapy Loving someone who shuts down, stonewalls you, or simply will not communicate, causes a quandary, particularly if you can tell by their lack of engagement that something is going on deep below the surface. Alternatively, if you have shut down emotionally yourself, you might review some of the following reasons why people close themselves off and ask yourself if one or more of them ring true for you. #1 Fear of Rejection If you or someone you love has experienced trauma, voicing your needs or feelings is a significant risk. Often, people managing life after trauma feel vulnerable and expressing their feelings opens them up emotionally to additional pain or rejection. Sharing feelings in the wake of grief also poses communication challenges since individuals processing complex emotions feel fear of opening the floodgates. If you hav

Saying Goodbye to a Dying Dog

#Dog #Pets #Dying #SayingGoodbye #NaturalPassing #LossofYourPet #Grief #Sadness #PetMemorial #Triple5LightTherapy #BlackTherapist #Triple5Light.com Your dog is a beloved member of the family. While it is never pleasant to think about their passing, the time will inevitably come that you must say goodbye. Whether your dog has struggled with a terminal illness or is merely reaching old age, they may begin showing signs that their life is coming to an end. Recognizing the signs that a dog is dying will allow you and your family to prepare. You’ll be able to make arrangements for their final days, whether you let your dog pass away naturally or choose humane euthanasia. Signs a Dog Is Ready to Pass As a loving pet owner, you know your dog better than anyone and will notice when they are not acting like themselves. While each dog’s experience is different, there are similar patterns of behavior that may mean the end is close. If you find yourself asking “Is my dog dying?”, you should monito

Triple5Light Therapy

 #UriahTherapist #BlackMaleTherapist #BlackTherapist #Psychotherapy #Marriageandfamilytherapist #LGBTAffirmingTherapy #Triple5LightTherapy #AfricanAmericantherapist #LatinX AsianX #ABLM I have a considerable background working with the African American community and other communities of color & the LGBTQ and non- binary communities. I work with Adults, Teens, Individuals, and Couples from all cultural backgrounds. Together we can address issues important to you, such as anxiety, depression, cultural identities, and trauma. I recognize the role that race, culture, and identity play in our lives and how oppression, prejudice, and racism(& other isms), can hinder our wellness. My Background and Approach Over the past five years, I have worked with teens, communities of color, and the LGBT population. I have experience working with, school stress, workplace stress, first-generation immigrants, the dynamics of aging, racism, homophobia, transphobia, conflict, and life t

Are U in a Healthy Relationship?

 #HealthyRelationship #BlackTherapist #LGBTAffirmingTherapy #POC #LatinX #ABLM #Triple5LightTherapy Relationships may be defined in different ways depending on who’s involved, but healthy relationships all depend on a few key elements: healthy communication, healthy boundaries, mutual respect, and support for one another. Check-in with each other’s needs regularly while also giving each other space and privacy. If you're having difficulty in your relationship(s). I would be happy to set up a consultation, learn more about what is going on for you. Therapy can help you work through difficult issues improve overall relationships with family, friends, coworkers, romantic partners, but most importantly, Yourself.