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Good vibes only? Understanding Toxic Positivity

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Do You Display Toxic Positivity?

We're essentially talking about compassion and empathy, which is what we lose with toxic positivity. What do you think could be helpful if you are someone who perhaps is this person displaying these papers? I think there can be space for both acknowledging challenges, discomfort and hurt feelings," she says. "Knowing these experiences and the discomfort around that is temporary" 'Being mindful of language really matters as the power to make people feel validated and understood and empowered,' adds Dr Lina Wertheim.

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