Today, external validation often dictates our choices and decisions, and the journey to trusting oneself can feel like a radical act of self-love and empowerment. But how does one cultivate this ...

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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Humans are social creatures, and whether we realize it or not, we often seek approval from others. Dr. Danielle Henderson, a clinical psychologist with IU Health, stopped by ...

In some relationships with family, friends or coworkers, you may disagree with choices that the other person is making, or hold a different opinion than them on a topic you're both passionate about.

My patient Jim went to work on a Monday feeling quite down as his depression caused him to feel most mornings (names and details are changed). His weekend was spent alone, and his thoughts of suicide ...

Validation shows that you’re there, you get it, and you care. It’s not praise, problem-solving, or agreement. Below, Fleck shares five key insights from her new book. Listen to the audio version—read ...

If you are a deeply caring person who never gets invited to places, you might struggle with needing social validation. Some people give so much of themselves to their relationships and social ...

It can be hard to develop self-trust, especially when you're making decisions and engaging in habits that do you more harm than good, but there are ways to combat this. Brittney Cobb-Farmer, also ...