Sometimes silence can represent something other than unspoken words. Join hosts Montez Dove and Cedricia Thomas as they share how silence can be used as an escape when it comes to life’s challenges. In this episode, Montez and Cedricia discuss: How trauma can mute you, How silence can be a trauma response, Reasons why people don’t share traumatic experiences, How silence is used to navigate difficult situations, and How the proper communication can play a part in conflict resolution.
Reference: What You’re Saying When You Give Someone the Silent Treatment Article by Daryl Austin
Reference: Silence and Trauma: We Hide Our Vulnerabilities by Dr. Russell Carr, MD - Psychology Today
Reference: Black History Month - Maya Angelou Posted on February 13, 2020 by Galen Scott - The Researchers Gateway
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