Скачать или смотреть The Psychology Behind Emotional Shutdown in Relationships

Are you struggling with a partner who emotionally withdraws, shuts down, or gives you the silent treatment during conflict? It can feel like rejection, but the psychology behind it is often much more complex. In this video, we dive deep into why people shut down (often called stonewalling) and explore the pursuer-distancer dynamic that leaves so many couples feeling disconnected.

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As a therapist, I explain the difference between a power play and a stress response, how trauma triggers and nervous system overwhelm contribute to this painful cycle, and exactly how to build the emotional safety needed to break the pattern and reconnect.

In this video, we cover:
00:00 Why Partners Withdraw & The Silent Treatment
00:57 Is Silence a Power Play? (Subconscious Assertions)
02:56 Overwhelm & Stonewalling (Gottman's 4 Horsemen)
05:27 Trauma Triggers & Nervous System Response
07:29 Learned Helplessness in Relationships
08:33 The Pursuer-Distancer Dynamic Explained
09:46 How to Create Emotional Safety to Reconnect

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DISCLAIMER: The information on this channel should not be considered therapy or a substitute for a therapeutic relationship. Content is purely for informational purposes. Please consult your medical or mental health professional if you need personal help with a physical or mental health condition.