Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills - Video 2 - Flashcard Set
What is validation?
Validation is a form of spoken empathy that can be done through active listening or verbally reflecting emotions.
When does validating someone become challenging?
Validating someone becomes challenging when we disagree with their statements or actions.
What can happen if we invalidate someone’s feelings?
Invalidating someone’s feelings can make them feel hopeless and close off to us.
What does it mean to validate the valid?
Validating the valid means looking for the kernel of truth in what someone is saying, even if we disagree with it.
Can we validate the emotion underneath what someone is saying, even if we don’t agree with their words?
Yes, we can validate the emotion underneath what someone is saying, even if we don’t agree with their words.
What do we do when we validate the valid?
When we validate the valid, we reflect back what we hear without commenting on the invalid parts.
What are the benefits of validating the valid?
Validating the valid helps build trust and allows the person to open up about their internal conflicts.
How can validating the valid help foster agency and individual responsibility in children?
In a parenting situation, validating the valid can help foster agency and individual responsibility in children.
What is an example of validating the valid in a parenting situation?
Validating a child’s frustration with homework, for example, can help them find healthy solutions on their own.
What does trusting that the person has healthy answers within them mean?
Trusting that the person has healthy answers within them means that we believe they are capable of finding their own solutions.
What happens when people feel validated?
When people feel validated, they naturally move towards what is healthy for them.
What is the concept of validating the valid?
The concept of validating the valid is a powerful tool in building trust and promoting emotional well-being.
