Validating their feeling of being scared and talking with them until they are feeling less frightened by what they were dreaming of, is key.
Validate feelings of uncertainty, embarrassment, or confusion.
Validating the feelings of your children helps them to feel understood.
Not only does
it validate those feelings of doubt, fear, anxiety and loss that so many adoptees and birth mothers feel, but it gives you ways and exercises to help you deal with those feelings.
Validation theory is described by Naomi Feil as «accepting and
validating the feelings of the demented person; to acknowledge their reminiscences, losses, and the human needs that underlie their behaviors without trying to insert or force new insights.
brown January 5, 2011 at 3:01 pm The Gift of Fear looked totally sketchy when I picked it up (in paperback, with a bombastic cover) but was really helpful in
validating the feelings of discomfort / fear I sometimes get.
By recognizing and
validating the feelings of someone else, there is a deeper level of understanding and vulnerability achieved that allows a stronger foundation to be built for the next chapter of the relationship.
Not exact matches
When Abraham Maslow introduced us to his «Hierarchy
of Needs,» he illustrated that humans need to be
validated,
feel safe, and be acknowledged in order to reach their potential.
And do you
feel a personal sense
of vindication that this
validates the model you have pursued from the beginning?
What's more,
feelings of apathy can lead to a lack
of self - confidence, causing you to
feel less valuable or
validated by your work.
None seem to require the word «institutional» tacked on nor
feel the need for the use
of an uppercase «C» to
validate their existence.
The only «peace» that kind
of thinking aka «faith» brings anyone, is the
feeling of well - being brought upon by the relief that they are now
validated as being better than others.
I went from
feeling validated as an equal among my male counterparts to suddenly
feeling powerless... and keenly aware
of the tricky balancing act
of maintaining my «proper role» as a woman in the church.
The country has never
felt itself
validated as fully as it was through that military victory and has never been more tempted by events to identify the cause
of God with the world role
of the United States
of America.
I'm a huge advocate
of validating peoples»
feelings.
It is a paradox
of our faith — but one that Christian living
validates — that we should
feel assured
of our salvation when our lives have been committed to God in Christ; yet at the same time we should «press on,» in humility and continuing penitence, leaving it to God to judge our status before him.
And I also noticed that you didn't put in your list
of «
validating thoughts» that whatever God
feels like or does with us, it has to jibe with Scripture.
Connecting with other pastors» spouses will help bring you out
of isolation into a
validating community that can directly empathize with your
feelings.
Tiggy said; BTW, I go to a Metropolitan Community Church — that's a church where gay, bisexual, and transgender people can
feel safe and
validated as loved children
of God.
Outside
of community we don't
feel fully
validated.
Are our personal «
feelings» and «experiences» self -
validating fonts
of unquestionable moral truth?
He was an integral part
of their team and was
validated in his
feelings of knowing he had «another mission» in his life.
Of course it would be silly to suggest that winning any game, cup or otherwise, isn't good for the club, but let's remember just how problematic FA Cup success has been for this club... I'm certainly not going to suggest I didn't enjoy seeing Arsenal win, I'm a fan of this club first and foremost, but how bad are things when you find yourself secretly wishing that your own team lost so that just maybe real change would finally come... I resent this team for even making me feel such thoughts and it's going to take a lot of effort on their part to earn my trust again... this club has treated the fans so poorly that it has created an incredibly fragile and toxic environment, so much so that a «what have you done for me lately» mentality has emerged... fans rise and fall depending on the results of each game because we don't have faith in those in charge to make the necessary changes to personnel and tactics... each time we win many fans attack any dissenting voices and make unrealistic claims about the players, the manager and the potential for unprecedented success... every time we lose the boo - birds run rampant, calling for heads to roll and predicting the worst... regardless of what side you fall on, it's not your fault, both sides are simply overcompensating for the horrible state of affairs that have been percolating for several years... it's hard to take the long view when those in charge have lied incessantly and refuse to take any responsibilities for their own actions... in the end, we are trapped by the same catch - 22 that ManU faced upon Fergie's exit... less fearful of maintaining the status quo than facing the unknown, which was validated, wrongly or rightly, by witnessing the difficulties they have faced during this transitory period... to be honest, the thing that scares me most is that this team has never prepared whatsoever for this eventuality, which considering our frugal nature and the way we have shunned many of our most revered former players is more than a little disconcerti
Of course it would be silly to suggest that winning any game, cup or otherwise, isn't good for the club, but let's remember just how problematic FA Cup success has been for this club... I'm certainly not going to suggest I didn't enjoy seeing Arsenal win, I'm a fan
of this club first and foremost, but how bad are things when you find yourself secretly wishing that your own team lost so that just maybe real change would finally come... I resent this team for even making me feel such thoughts and it's going to take a lot of effort on their part to earn my trust again... this club has treated the fans so poorly that it has created an incredibly fragile and toxic environment, so much so that a «what have you done for me lately» mentality has emerged... fans rise and fall depending on the results of each game because we don't have faith in those in charge to make the necessary changes to personnel and tactics... each time we win many fans attack any dissenting voices and make unrealistic claims about the players, the manager and the potential for unprecedented success... every time we lose the boo - birds run rampant, calling for heads to roll and predicting the worst... regardless of what side you fall on, it's not your fault, both sides are simply overcompensating for the horrible state of affairs that have been percolating for several years... it's hard to take the long view when those in charge have lied incessantly and refuse to take any responsibilities for their own actions... in the end, we are trapped by the same catch - 22 that ManU faced upon Fergie's exit... less fearful of maintaining the status quo than facing the unknown, which was validated, wrongly or rightly, by witnessing the difficulties they have faced during this transitory period... to be honest, the thing that scares me most is that this team has never prepared whatsoever for this eventuality, which considering our frugal nature and the way we have shunned many of our most revered former players is more than a little disconcerti
of this club first and foremost, but how bad are things when you find yourself secretly wishing that your own team lost so that just maybe real change would finally come... I resent this team for even making me
feel such thoughts and it's going to take a lot
of effort on their part to earn my trust again... this club has treated the fans so poorly that it has created an incredibly fragile and toxic environment, so much so that a «what have you done for me lately» mentality has emerged... fans rise and fall depending on the results of each game because we don't have faith in those in charge to make the necessary changes to personnel and tactics... each time we win many fans attack any dissenting voices and make unrealistic claims about the players, the manager and the potential for unprecedented success... every time we lose the boo - birds run rampant, calling for heads to roll and predicting the worst... regardless of what side you fall on, it's not your fault, both sides are simply overcompensating for the horrible state of affairs that have been percolating for several years... it's hard to take the long view when those in charge have lied incessantly and refuse to take any responsibilities for their own actions... in the end, we are trapped by the same catch - 22 that ManU faced upon Fergie's exit... less fearful of maintaining the status quo than facing the unknown, which was validated, wrongly or rightly, by witnessing the difficulties they have faced during this transitory period... to be honest, the thing that scares me most is that this team has never prepared whatsoever for this eventuality, which considering our frugal nature and the way we have shunned many of our most revered former players is more than a little disconcerti
of effort on their part to earn my trust again... this club has treated the fans so poorly that it has created an incredibly fragile and toxic environment, so much so that a «what have you done for me lately» mentality has emerged... fans rise and fall depending on the results
of each game because we don't have faith in those in charge to make the necessary changes to personnel and tactics... each time we win many fans attack any dissenting voices and make unrealistic claims about the players, the manager and the potential for unprecedented success... every time we lose the boo - birds run rampant, calling for heads to roll and predicting the worst... regardless of what side you fall on, it's not your fault, both sides are simply overcompensating for the horrible state of affairs that have been percolating for several years... it's hard to take the long view when those in charge have lied incessantly and refuse to take any responsibilities for their own actions... in the end, we are trapped by the same catch - 22 that ManU faced upon Fergie's exit... less fearful of maintaining the status quo than facing the unknown, which was validated, wrongly or rightly, by witnessing the difficulties they have faced during this transitory period... to be honest, the thing that scares me most is that this team has never prepared whatsoever for this eventuality, which considering our frugal nature and the way we have shunned many of our most revered former players is more than a little disconcerti
of each game because we don't have faith in those in charge to make the necessary changes to personnel and tactics... each time we win many fans attack any dissenting voices and make unrealistic claims about the players, the manager and the potential for unprecedented success... every time we lose the boo - birds run rampant, calling for heads to roll and predicting the worst... regardless
of what side you fall on, it's not your fault, both sides are simply overcompensating for the horrible state of affairs that have been percolating for several years... it's hard to take the long view when those in charge have lied incessantly and refuse to take any responsibilities for their own actions... in the end, we are trapped by the same catch - 22 that ManU faced upon Fergie's exit... less fearful of maintaining the status quo than facing the unknown, which was validated, wrongly or rightly, by witnessing the difficulties they have faced during this transitory period... to be honest, the thing that scares me most is that this team has never prepared whatsoever for this eventuality, which considering our frugal nature and the way we have shunned many of our most revered former players is more than a little disconcerti
of what side you fall on, it's not your fault, both sides are simply overcompensating for the horrible state
of affairs that have been percolating for several years... it's hard to take the long view when those in charge have lied incessantly and refuse to take any responsibilities for their own actions... in the end, we are trapped by the same catch - 22 that ManU faced upon Fergie's exit... less fearful of maintaining the status quo than facing the unknown, which was validated, wrongly or rightly, by witnessing the difficulties they have faced during this transitory period... to be honest, the thing that scares me most is that this team has never prepared whatsoever for this eventuality, which considering our frugal nature and the way we have shunned many of our most revered former players is more than a little disconcerti
of affairs that have been percolating for several years... it's hard to take the long view when those in charge have lied incessantly and refuse to take any responsibilities for their own actions... in the end, we are trapped by the same catch - 22 that ManU faced upon Fergie's exit... less fearful
of maintaining the status quo than facing the unknown, which was validated, wrongly or rightly, by witnessing the difficulties they have faced during this transitory period... to be honest, the thing that scares me most is that this team has never prepared whatsoever for this eventuality, which considering our frugal nature and the way we have shunned many of our most revered former players is more than a little disconcerti
of maintaining the status quo than facing the unknown, which was
validated, wrongly or rightly, by witnessing the difficulties they have faced during this transitory period... to be honest, the thing that scares me most is that this team has never prepared whatsoever for this eventuality, which considering our frugal nature and the way we have shunned many
of our most revered former players is more than a little disconcerti
of our most revered former players is more than a little disconcerting
It
felt like a deep desperation to
validate myself in the eyes
of a woman.
- If the LO is in good health (meaning the crying is not due to a disorder or some sort
of physical pain) and if all
of his other needs are met: he is fed, changed, does not need soothing or entertainment, try holding the LO in a loving embrace and allowing him to just cry while you
validate his
feelings and let him know you're there.
No other parenting book has ever made me
feel so
validated about the big, messy, beautiful picture
of what it means to care for another human being.
Listen carefully and
validate those
feelings, such as saying, «I understand why you are so tired after a long day
of shopping with me.»
However, how the conflict is handled matters very much: Teens do better when they are allowed to express their opinions freely (respectfully, still
validating and showing empathy for the other person's point
of view), without being made to
feel that their relationship with their parent is threatened.
Until then, we continue to value the countless personal stories from nursing moms across the country who tell us how Boobie Bar ® has helped them breastfeed more successfully... and we
feel validated by the untold number
of women who are our repeat customers!
So instead
of saying, «Don't be scared,» point out how he appears to be
feeling to
validate to him that his
feelings are okay.
We do this by
validating their
feelings, and by giving them lots
of nurturing empathy.
Validating their anger, hurt, frustration, or embarrassment instead
of minimizing or dismissing their
feelings
Smolkin suggests that before you issue a punishment for this type
of behavior, begin by
validating how the child
feels — no matter how unreasonable it may seem.
In this group you will receive the understanding, sense
of community, and hope that you need to
feel validated, empowered, and so not alone!
Afterwards I
felt validated for not rushing my son to do something he wasn't ready to do and I
felt joy knowing that my little boy was proud
of himself for his newly gained independence.
Please know that API's Eight Principles
of Parenting are not intended to be standards
of perfection but rather to be used as guidelines to help you
feel informed,
validated, supported and confident in your child - rearing decisions.
In a culture that fails to recognize, understand or
validate the significance
of the psychology
of childbirth for the mother or baby, care is given without that sensitivity, leaves a birthing woman and her newborn baby's emotional wellness unchecked, can make labor, birth and postpartum all the more difficult, and increase the risk
of her and her baby
feeling traumatized.
A lot
of them are paid to be cheerleaders and best friends to some truly mislead women and they HAVE to
validated every
feeling that woman has, it's what they are being paid to do.
Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy principally involves PLACE - creating a Playful, Loving, Accepting, Curious, and Empathic environment in which the therapist and parent attune to the child's «subjective experiences» (
feelings, and thoughts) and help the child make sense
of them by reflecting back and
validating those experiences to the child by means
of eye contact, facial expressions, gestures and movements, tone
of voice, timing and touch.
As part
of the healing process, the child needs to express her terror, rage, grief and shame, and have these
feelings accepted and
validated by her adoptive mother.
Validating your child's
feelings leads to his own acceptance
of them, and the realization that he is capable
of handling them.
Most
of the time, what your friend really needs is not advice but someone who will listen and
validate their
feelings.
Just remember that all kids, regardless
of age, benefit from having the adults in their lives listen to and
validate their
feelings.
Help the child deal with anger (
validate the
feelings, defuse anger by identifying the source
of it, don't take sides, avoid reacting with aggression)
So after the baby is here and as the baby starts to kind
of move into that five, six, eight month old, one year old, they start to be really focused particularly for moms on whether or not they're child is
feeling secure in the world, whether or not they're
feeling validated and heard and listen to.
Formula feeding moms are made to
feel guilty because they didn't make a choice that other mothers have proudly made; a dangerous consequence
of all parents just wanting to
feel validated and supported in their personal parenting decisions.
Finally, some
of the less pleasant
feelings and emotions
of motherhood was candidly discussed, normalised and properly explained... I think having my
feelings validated of course helped and now when I have bouts
of rage I know the origin and handle them much better.
My postpartum depression actually manifests more as anxiety and what I found, my medication has not been sufficient in helping with that sleep is key and everyone will tell you that and it kind
of feel validated sometimes when I tell other moms, yeah I just really need to sleep like «oh, honey everyone does» and you'll get used to functioning on you know little sleep.
Naturally, it was my job to step in and
validate their
feelings, and then mostly do a lot
of distracting and redirecting.
Just think
of all those moms you can
validate now when they tell you they just
felt it in their gut.