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Validate Feelings

Say: "your feelings make sense" — even if you disagree with behavior.

10 min Advanced

Goal

Separate validating feelings from validating behavior.

Steps

  1. 1
    Listen to feelings.
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Expected Outcome

Immediate
He calms.

Evidence base

School: DBT

Founders: Marsha Linehan (1993)

Linehan — DBT validation.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does "Validate Feelings" take?
This exercise takes about 10 minutes, practiced with another person in a Inner dialogue format.
When will I notice the effect of "Validate Feelings"?
He calms. In the short term: Accepts if you disagree on behavior.
Is "Validate Feelings" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on DBT (Marsha Linehan (1993)). Linehan — DBT validation.
Is "Validate Feelings" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Advanced. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.

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