The Silent Treatment: Stonewalling, Influence, and Power in Relationships

The Silent Treatment: Stonewalling, Influence, and Power in Relationships

ByQuiet Connections

Silent treatment, also known as stonewalling, is a common behaviour in relationships where one partner withdraws from communication, refusing to engage or acknowledge the other. This can leave the affected partner feeling isolated, ignored, and powerless. To truly understand the dynamics of silent treatment, we must explore its relationship with influence and power in the…

How nature can shift feelings of insignificance & powerlessness

How nature can shift feelings of insignificance & powerlessness

ByHayley Stanton

If you’ve ever stood on a clifftop gazing out to the ocean, you’ll know that the wide open seascape can trigger some strong feelings within us, and about us too. You don’t have to be experiencing social anxiety to feel your sense of power and importance ebbing and flowing throughout your life. But for those…