ReThinking The importance of validation with therapist Caroline Fleck
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Feb 18, 2025 
Join clinical psychologist Caroline Fleck, who specializes in helping clients connect and change, as she shares insights from her book on validation. She discusses the transformative power of acknowledging others' feelings, emphasizing that validation fosters stronger relationships. Caroline distinguishes between empathetic validation and mere praise, highlighting why sometimes saying less is more. The conversation also touches on setting healthy boundaries and navigating emotional support in a digital age, ensuring genuine connection amidst life's challenges.
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Validation vs. Praise
- Validating someone doesn't mean praising, approving, or agreeing.
- It's about accepting and understanding their experience, fostering a sense of belonging without requiring contortion.
Validating Children's Feelings
- Resist the urge to immediately problem-solve when your child feels left out.
- Instead, focus on understanding their feelings, offering validating words like "You must be disappointed."
Selective Validation
- Validate only what is truly valid within someone's response.
- Separate thoughts, behaviors, and emotions, as one may be valid while others aren't.
