This article was co-authored by Lena Dicken, Psy.D and by How.com.vn staff writer, Hannah Madden. Dr. Lena Dicken is a Clinical Psychologist based in Santa Monica, California. With over eight years of experience, Dr. Dicken specializes in therapy for anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship difficulties. She utilizes an integrative approach combining Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral, and Mindfulness-based therapies. Dr. Dicken holds a BS in Integrative Medicine from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, an MA in Counseling Psychology from Argosy University Los Angeles, and a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D) in Clinical Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Westwood. Dr. Dicken’s work has been featured in GOOP, The Chalkboard Magazine, and in numerous other articles and podcasts. She is a licensed psychologist with the state of California.
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Getting the cold shoulder from someone never feels good, especially when it’s someone you love. Usually if someone is giving you the silent treatment, it's because they feel hurt or upset. If you’re on the receiving end of being ignored, check out a few ways you can break the silence and have a productive conversation with your loved one.
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- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/how-do-life/201405/when-youre-ignored
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/blog/permission-to-thrive/2020/04/how-to-respond-to-silent-treatments#3.-Going-Silent-to-Remove-Yourself-From-a-Toxic-Environment-(No-Contact)
- ↑ Lena Dicken, Psy.D. Clinical Psychologist. Expert Interview. 15 December 2020.
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/blog/permission-to-thrive/2020/04/how-to-respond-to-silent-treatments#3.-Going-Silent-to-Remove-Yourself-From-a-Toxic-Environment-(No-Contact)
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/blog/permission-to-thrive/2020/04/how-to-respond-to-silent-treatments#How-to-Respond-to-Silence-Due-to-Poor-Communication-Skills
- ↑ https://www.understood.org/en/friends-feelings/teens-tweens/talking-openly/my-teen-stopped-talking-to-me-should-i-be-worried
- ↑ https://www.joinonelove.org/learn/how-to-deal-with-the-silent-treatment/
- ↑ https://www.joinonelove.org/learn/how-to-deal-with-the-silent-treatment/
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/unified-theory-happiness/201909/six-ways-help-stop-the-abuse-silent-treatment
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/unified-theory-happiness/201909/six-ways-help-stop-the-abuse-silent-treatment
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/blog/permission-to-thrive/2020/04/how-to-respond-to-silent-treatments#How-to-Respond-If-the-Silent-Treatment-Is-Used-to-Punish-or-Control
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/unified-theory-happiness/201909/six-ways-help-stop-the-abuse-silent-treatment
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