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You are simply restating back to the person what you hear them saying.<\/p>\n<h4>Why should we validate others?<\/h4>\n<p>There are many benefits to validating people, including it:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Shows you are listening<\/li>\n<li>Lets people know that you care<\/li>\n<li>Proves you understand the other person\u2019s point of view<\/li>\n<li>Is nonjudgmental<\/li>\n<li>Improves communication and openness<\/li>\n<li>Decreases conflict<\/li>\n<li>Establishes trust<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>How do I validate others?<\/h4>\n<p>Validation involves listening to what the person is saying, stating back what you hear them saying to you and then responding to the person\u2019s needs at that time.<\/p>\n<p>For example, when talking to someone nod and make small gestures to show you are listening (e.g. say mmhmm, I see, huh). Then restate what you hear the person saying (e.g. \u201cThat really hurt your feelings\u201d, \u201cYou didn\u2019t like that\u201d, \u201cThat pisses you off!\u201d or \u201cYou\u2019re angry!\u201d). Respond by asking what the person needs, they may want space or a hug or to just vent a bit more while you listen.<\/p>\n<p>Be mindful and avoid judging what the other person is saying. Show tolerance for the other person by working to recognize that their reaction makes sense considering his\/her life situation, experiences and history even if you do not necessarily agree with that person.<\/p>\n<p>What does it mean to be invalidating?<\/p>\n<p>We invalidate people\u2019s feelings when we minimize or disregard their experience. Some common examples: \u201cOh, you\u2019ll get over it\u201d, \u201cYou don\u2019t need those friends anyway\u201d, \u201cIt\u2019s not that big a deal\u201d or \u201cYou should\u2026\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>What are the negative impacts of being invalidating?<\/p>\n<p>There are many negative outcomes from not validating others\u2019, including it:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Shows you aren\u2019t listening<\/li>\n<li>Says you don\u2019t care or believe the other person<\/li>\n<li>Shows you don\u2019t understand the person<\/li>\n<li>Is judgmental<\/li>\n<li>Decreases openness and communication<\/li>\n<li>Increases conflict<\/li>\n<li>Decreases trust<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The next time you are talking to your child, friend, lover, spouse or co-worker consider trying to just listen, reflect back what you hear and ask what the person needs in the moment. 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