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Podcast: Journey Forward with Joree Rose
Episode: Validation then Rationalization
Description: Relationships are hard; all kinds, including parent/child, friendships, co-workers and of course, romantic partners.  In my work as a therapist, I see some constant themes that continue to pop up as being a source of disconnection: emotions are not validated, emotional outbursts are dealt with through reactivity and punishment or consequence for "negative behavior" or emotions are attempted to be logicalized.  And guess what? None of this works. Disconnection ensues and the relationship doesn't feel safe. In this episode, I talk about how to have curiosity, empathy and compassion for the...