06/03/2024
Being able to utilize an "and statement" allows us the ability to automatically validate the existence of our emotion. Imagine a world of duplicity of emotion and not being required to choose one. For example this may look like my child telling me a story of their friend picking on them, which sparks a feeling of anger inside me. Having the emotional awareness to use the and statement gives me the power to feel frustrated and calm in order to listen to their story, actions, and plan. Being able to validate the existence of my frustration allows me to realize my bias and not project those onto the child until I can evaluate the whole situation.