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Invalidating your child’s emotions

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Validating your child’s emotions

Suppressing emotions out of fear

Are some emotions bad? What should you do if your child’s emotions are out of control? Monica Hinderer joins Doug sharing the devastating impact of invalidating your child’s emotions. They unpack 6 types of emotional invalidation and share how to validate your child's emotions.

 

Listener questions and comments:
Sue - I have a 27-year-old son who doesn't really talk to me because he was so mistreated and criticized by his dad. I couldn't do anything to balance that out. I am very grateful for this topic. (41:53)

 

Types of emotional invalidation
Minimizing
Dismissing
Judging
Fixing too quickly
Comparing
Ignoring

Are some emotions bad? What should you do if your child&rsquo;s emotions are out of control? Monica Hinderer joins Doug sharing the devastating impact of invalidating your child&rsquo;s emotions. They unpack 6 types of emotional invalidation and share how to validate your child's emotions.
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Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Sue - I have a 27-year-old son who doesn't really talk to me because he was so mistreated and criticized by his dad. I couldn't do anything to balance that out. I am very grateful for this topic. (41:53)</li>
</ul>
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Types of emotional invalidation
<ol>
<li>Minimizing</li>
<li>Dismissing</li>
<li>Judging</li>
<li>Fixing too quickly</li>
<li>Comparing</li>
<li>Ignoring</li>
</ol>

Marriage Unhindered is a sincere exploration of the joys and challenges within the realm of marriage. Hosted by the seasoned Doug Hinderer, this one-hour, caller-based show is scheduled to air every Saturday from 11am – 12pm CT, and will offer listeners an authentic journey into the complexities of marital relationships.

Marriage Unhindered is a sincere exploration of the joys and challenges within the realm of marriage. Hosted by the seasoned Doug Hinderer, this one-hour, caller-based show is scheduled to air every Saturday from 11am – 12pm CT, and will offer listeners an authentic journey into the complexities of marital relationships.

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