“Sometimes people ask questions to basically verify that their perspective is right,” Dr. Veilleux says. “The answer to the question matters, but only when it’s the same answer the person has already ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Craving acknowledgment is a natural thing, but sometimes, it can turn into a full-blown addiction. Before you know it, your mood depends on whether someone points out you did a good job or that you're ...

Caroline Fleck is a clinical psychologist with expertise in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), a treatment for borderline personality disorder. According to Fleck, DBT was the first behavioral ...

Small commitments to yourself may feel trivial — but psychologists say they may form the foundation of genuine self-respect, resilience and long-term well-being. Self-respect is often described as a ...