Validation Therapy is a communication approach primarily used with individuals experiencing cognitive impairments or dementia. It focuses on empathizing with the person’s reality rather than correcting or contradicting their perceptions.
Key Points:
- Principle: Acknowledge and respect the person’s feelings and experiences, even if they do not align with present-day facts.
- Goal: Reduce distress, build trust, and enhance emotional well-being by joining the person’s frame of reference.
- Techniques: Active listening, non-judgmental acceptance, and gentle prompting to explore underlying emotions.
