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Dear Therapists with Lori Gottlieb and Guy Winch
Encore: S02 Ep. 15 - Melissa’s Stifled Emotions
Jan 28, 2025
Melissa, a mother, struggles to identify and express her emotions, impacting her relationships with her family. The podcast explores topics such as emotional support for children, personal growth after separation, managing emotional pain in parenting, emotions on the autism spectrum, defining love through actions, expressing validation, and the power of feeling understood.
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- Validating emotions helps create stronger relationships and a sense of closeness.
- Recognizing and accepting acts of love leads to emotional intimacy and a stronger connection with a spouse.
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Validating emotions in children
Melissa has been working on validating her children's emotions, even in moments when they are upset. She has found it easier to do this after the fact, when everyone is calmer. Although she was initially worried that validating their emotions would reignite their feelings, she realized that it actually helped them calm down quicker. Melissa also noticed that validating their emotions created a sense of closeness, allowing for more eye contact and a stronger connection.
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