Tag: emotional invalidation
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Psychologists Reveal 2 Words Never to Say to a Toddler
Here’s why you should never tell a young child to “calm down.” Our words can have a profound impact when interacting with a toddler or young child, especially during heightened emotions. (Ahem, temper tantrum!) One counterproductive phrase adults overly rely on is “calm down.” At first glance, “calm down” may seem like a reasonable request.…
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Be The Woman Who Doesn’t Seek Validation
Women have historically learned to seek validation from society, especially men, to have a fulfilled life. But this is the remains of thousands of years of misogynistic tradition that created a gender-based hierarchy. It makes sense that women don’t feel confident enough without the approval of others since it’s been a few decades since the…
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10 Signs of Psychological Manipulation Most People Don’t Realize
Everyone has to deal with a person who uses psychological manipulation at some point in their life. It might be a family member, a friend, a partner, or even someone you do business with. Most people who will manipulate you will do it intentionally. Sometimes they aren’t even aware they are doing it. That can…