Validation shows that you’re there, you get it, and you care. It’s not praise, problem-solving, or agreement. Below, Fleck shares five key insights from her new book. Listen to the audio version—read ...

Social interactions aren't always peaches and cream. Often, people disagree with one another. Or lie to one another. Or betray one another. Or dismiss one another's feelings. Or belittle one another.

When someone is upset or angry, whether justifiably or not, the most productive thing to do is to validate their feelings. Emotional validation will make them feel seen and be far more receptive to ...

Psychologist, author and adjunct instructor at Stanford University Caroline Fleck, PhD, has a new book out entitled Validation: How the Skill Set That Revolutionized Psychology Will Transform Your ...

We all like to feel seen. A compliment, a like, a “you did great” can instantly lift our mood. There’s nothing wrong with enjoying validation—it’s human. But psychology says when our sense of worth ...