Emotion Validation
“Emotion Validation” is a short 5-minute practice from Zayenha Practice in the Psychological domain. Tell self "it makes sense to feel this" — don't contest. Its goal: Accept emotion without suppression or encouragement. Immediate effect: Intensity eases. You can read its goal and first step for free; the full practice with every step and the interactive part comes with Plus.
Tell self "it makes sense to feel this" — don't contest.
Goal
Accept emotion without suppression or encouragement.
Steps
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Notice emotion.
Expected Outcome
Evidence base
School: DBT
Founders: Marsha M. Linehan (1993)
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