It is popular to advise people that to interact effectively with another person, it is important to “validate” their feelings and emotions. It is said that doing so can facilitate good interactions ...

What should you say to a friend who is going through a tough time? We ran a study with 148 participants to find out what people want to hear from their friends and loved ones when they’re going ...

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 ...