Validation means to express understanding and acceptance of another person's internal experience, whatever that might be. Validation does not mean you agree or approve. Validation builds relationships ...

“Will I ever get an apology or acknowledgment from my parents?” many clients ask. This is a tough question to answer, and one that often gets us stuck in our healing. Many of my clients still hold out ...

Practicing self-compassion and emotional validation for stress management is the foundation for a healthier mindset, especially if you’re neurodivergent. Prefer to listen rather than read? Press play ...

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 ...