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Why do we need to be aware of the validation of the statements that we get?
Validation builds understanding and effective communication. Human beings are limited in what they can see, hear and understand. Two people can watch the same event occur and see different aspects and remember important details differently. Validation is a way of understanding another person’s point of view.
Why is emotional validation important?
Why Validation Is Important Communicating acceptance: When you validate someone’s emotions, you are showing that you care about and accept them for who they are. 1. Strengthening relationships: People who show each other acceptance are able to feel more connected and build stronger relationships.
How do you validate someone without agreeing?
A great way to start practicing validation is by using some of these verbal techniques:
- Reflection. Show you’re listening by repeating what you heard the other person say.
- Seek clarification. Ask questions to make sure what you’re hearing is what the other person intended.
- Normalize.
What is a pattern of invalidation in psychology?
A pattern of invalidation is a form of emotional abuse or gaslighting. it’s a denial of you or your experience. It implies that you’re wrong, overreacting, or lying. Abusers do this to turn things around and blame the victim and deny or minimize their abusive words or actions.
What is validation in psychology?
Validation is the recognition and acceptance of another person’s thoughts,feelings, sensations, and behaviors as understandable.
Are you experiencing emotional invalidation?
Emotional invalidation is painful. Sometimes it’s unintentional, but it’s a sign of emotional abuse when done repeatedly and intentionally. Have others minimized, shamed, or invalidated your feelings?
How do you deal with invalidation in a relationship?
Invalidation isn’t just disagreeing, it says: I don’t care about your feelings. Your feelings don’t matter. Your feelings are wrong. Emotional invalidation might sound something like this: I’m sure it wasn’t that bad. You’re overly sensitive. You probably took it too personally. You’ll get over it. Just let it go.