Check out the article I wrote for Psyche: “How to make someone feel seen and heard”

Excerpt from the article:

If you’re like most people, you probably have at least one insecurity or past experience that you keep close to the vest, something you wouldn’t want most people to know. It might be a memory of when you acted against your values, or a perceived weakness you don’t want others to discover. Try to think of something that meets these criteria. Now, picture yourself disclosing this ‘secret’ for the first time to someone you hold in high regard, and envision them reacting in a way that makes you feel seen. Imagine if, instead of being judged, you felt understood. What if the rejection you feared was supplanted by the acceptance you long for?

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