The Next Big Idea Daily The Secret to Lasting Change
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Mar 31, 2025 
Caroline Fleck, a clinical psychologist and author of "Validation," shares transformative insights on the power of validation in relationships and personal development. She emphasizes how acknowledging different perspectives fosters deeper connections, even amid disagreements. By introducing the 'validation ladder,' she illustrates how this skill enhances empathy and promotes positive behavioral change. Caroline also compares emotional validation to baking, showing how careful understanding of feelings can lead to constructive change and stronger bonds.
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Validation Defined
- Validation communicates mindfulness, understanding, and empathy, conveying acceptance.
- It's not praise, problem-solving, or agreement, but showing you're there, get it, and care.
Validation's Impact
- Validation strengthens relationships by increasing trust, intimacy, and psychological safety.
- It's crucial because relationship quality significantly impacts health and lifespan.
Validation as a Catalyst
- Validation can drive behavioral change because it's rewarding, activating brain reward centers.
- Feeling understood triggers similar pleasure responses as other positive reinforcements.
