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37 validating statements: A quick cheat sheet for when you are stuck

Try out one of these statements or questions

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Thank you for...

2.

I'm so happy that you're in my life

3.

I believe in you

4.

I love it when you...

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I believe in us

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We are going to get through this

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Tell me more about...

8.

How are you feeling today?

9.

I'm sorry that I hurt you

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Help me to understand what you're thinking

Try out one of these statements or questions

11.

I don’t know what I’d do without you

12.

You are having a sad/ tough/ yucky day

13.

Thank you for being wonderfully you

14.

What happened? (Avoid asking, ‘What is wrong?')

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Our family sticks together

16.

It makes sense that you feel…

17.

It makes sense that you think…

18.

I want to hear about your morning/ afternoon/ day

19.

I’ve noticed that you…

20.

I wonder if you…

Try out one of these statements or questions

21.

I need your help with…

22.

Thank you for being someone I can trust

23.

What do you need from me right now?

24.

It meant a lot to me when you…

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What you are thinking/ feeling is normal

26.

How can I help?

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I value your ability to…

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I believe we can figure this out together

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I’m proud of you

30.

Will you forgive me for…?

Try out one of these statements or questions

31.

I love you

32.

Can I get your opinion on…?

33.

You’re right

34.

You were right

35.

It’s the two of us against the world

36.

Your emotions make sense

37.

I feel the same way

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