In the context of distress, elevated emotions, or adversity, individuals can benefit tremendously from using a simple, yet nuanced skill – emotion validation. Learning how to skillfully validate others and ourselves in challenging moments can lead to improved emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness, thereby improving the chances of accomplishing our goals, even in stressful situations. In this presentation, we will review the science and applications for harnessing the power of validation.
Speakers
- Wendy Bamatter, Ph.D., Program Director, McLean Hospital Child Partial Hospital Program (C-PHP), Instructor, Harvard Medical School Department of Psychiatry