Validation Workshop
Duke University Cognitive Behavioral Research and Treatment Program
Date: Friday January 25th, 2019, 12-5:30pm
Description: Validation is a skill that you can use to communicate understanding and to help someone to calm down. Learn the science of validation and invalidation, and learn practical skills to use to improve your relationships.
Welcome
Introduction and basic concepts
Validation, invalidation, and emotional functioning
Validation: step-by-step
Building a validation vocabulary
Research review: how these skills work
Practice
Q&A
Break
Validation in tough situations
Using genuine language
Practice
Q&A
Recommended Cost: $100 per individual, $150 for two people registering together
Co-Leaders: Caitlin Fang, Ph.D., Kibby McMahon, M.A.
Contact: Caitlin Fang at (919)-768-2627 or caitlin.fang@duke.edu