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Playful Connection Podcast
This is a podcast where a licensed marriage and family therapist who specializes in working with children and teens will be discussing practical and effective ways for adults to connect with children and teenagers using therapeutic techniques inspired by play therapy. These episodes will come in the form of simple steps of research based skills that you can implement today in order to better connect more meaningfully with the children and teens in your life!
Playful Connection Podcast
32: Power of Validation
In this episode of the Playful Connection Podcast, Eddie Shin will explore four tips that can be implemented today to help the children and teens in your life experience the power of validation.
1. Acknowledge Their Emotions
2. Listen Without Judgment
3. Reflect What You Hear
4. Normalize Their Experience
Validation is like shining a light in a dark room, helping children and teens see their emotions clearly. By acknowledging and accepting their feelings, you give them the tools to navigate their emotional world confidently. As you practice validation, you’re not just reflecting their emotions—you’re lighting a path that strengthens your bond and deepens the trust between you, creating a relationship built on understanding and empathy.
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