tell us that it is better to
respond with emotions rather
that logic. We are going to
play a game, I will give a
validating statement and I
want you to determine whether
it is more of an emotional
validation or logical. So
imaging we are discussing
communication differences. You
like to communicate and I
don't. I rather leave
conflicts alone. You just
shared a beautiful story about
watching your parents not
communicate and the challenges
they had, which you don't want
to duplicate. - "That sounds
tough" - Do a simple head nod
- "Fight through it"ásounds
like you are playing sports
rather than connecting with
emotions - "You will be
alright"á sounds like I'm
trying to fix it instead of
listen - "Sounds like when I
don't communicate it reminds
you of your parents. - "I
think your parents did just
fine" - "You should get over
it"
((ASHLEI)) LET'S CHECK IN WITH
PLAYING THIS MORNING.