Social interactions aren't always peaches and cream. Often, people disagree with one another. Or lie to one another. Or betray one another. Or dismiss one another's feelings. Or belittle one another.

Validation shows that you’re there, you get it, and you care. It’s not praise, problem-solving, or agreement. Below, Fleck shares five key insights from her new book. Listen to the audio version—read ...

How often do we feel misunderstood by those around us, even our closest friends and family? On the other side of the equation, how often do we feel as though we are unable to adequately provide ...

Have you ever poured your heart out to a friend, only to have them dismiss your feelings or offer an overly simplistic "fix" for the problem? It can feel frustrating and isolating when others don't ...

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 ...

Ellie Mental Health, a leading nationwide clinic for mental health and well-being, just released an insightful guide on how to validate someone's feelings and become a better listener. The guide ...

Imagine that you are a 4-year-old again, and your grandparents gave you a beautiful golden teddy bear with a bright red ribbon around its neck. You took this teddy bear with you everywhere and it was ...