Validation shows that you’re there, you get it, and you care. It’s not praise, problem-solving, or agreement.

Created with Sketch. The actions that allow one to be more validating of the people in their life are similar to those that undergird self-validation: Kindness and empathy. If a person is ...

She breaks down Fred Trump's influence on his son, showing how impossible demands shaped Donald into someone seeking endless validation. According to Mary Trump, Donald’s lack of empathy can be ...

“We need to lead with empathy and validation as much as possible,” she said. “Really going into it with active listening, ...