Emotional Validation

The accurate and nonjudgmental acceptance of one’s emotions. Encompasses a nonjudgmental expression (verbal and nonverbal) of what is said, thought, heard, and felt.

Reference:

Jeon, J., & Park, D. (2024). Your feelings are reasonable: Emotional validation promotes persistence among preschoolers. Developmental Science, 27(5), e13523. https://doi.org/10.1111/desc.13523