When we acknowledge what others are feeling and their right to feel that way, we are using the supportive message skill of
A) creating a supportive climate
B) validating emotions
C) encouraging reappraisal
D) offering advice

Question

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Validating emotions involves acknowledging and accepting how a person feels without judging or trying to change their feelings. This can create a supportive environment for the person to express their emotions and feel heard. The other options (creating a supportive climate, encouraging reappraisal, offering advice) are also supportive messages skills, but they are not the specific skill described in the prompt.

When We Acknowledge What Others Are Feeling and Their Right