Why Is Validation Powerful? A Social Psychology and Friendship Psychology Podcast Episode.

After a recent experience of a friend invalidating me, it got me thinking about the importance of validation in social relationships. Then I started thinking about validation in mental health because often my mental health has gotten worse after someone invalidated me, my feelings and my experiences. Also, I’ve been running a little experiment this week when I try to be more mindfully validating of others and it has led to more rewarding, deeper conversations and connections with others. Therefore, in this social psychology podcast episode with some clinical psychology implications, you’ll learn about what is validation, why is validation a social superpower and how to validate other people more often. If you enjoy learning about social relationships, validation and psychotherapy then this is a brilliant episode for you.In the psychology news section, you'll learn why sorries seem to have the harder words, how do kids understand "aha" moments, and why our search engines queries also maintain our online echo chambers. LISTEN NOW!If you want to support the podcast, please check out:FREE AND EXCLUSIVE 8 PSYCHOLOGY BOOK BOXSET- https://www.subscribepage.io/psychologyboxsetThe Psychology World Magazine- https://www.connorwhiteley.net/psychology-world-magazine Available from all major eBook retailers and you can order the paperback copies from Amazon, your local bookstore and local library, if you request it. Patreon- patreon.com/ThePsychologyWorldPodcast#validation #validationmatters #socialpsychology #mentalhealthadvocate #psychology #psychology_facts #psychologyfacts #psychologyfact #psychologystudent #psychologystudents #podcast #podcasts

Unless you’ve accessed mental health support before, you might not even know there’s such thing as a psychological or counselling assessment. And even if you’re aware of it, in my experience, it isn’t really until your postgraduate qualificationthat you learn about the role of a clinical psychologist in a psychological assessment. In an effort to breach this gap and help raise awareness of assessments, I want to share and reflect on my experiences of the counselling assessment I had for my specialist rape counselling. By the end of this brilliant and fascinating clinical psychology podcast episode, you’ll understand what happens during a counselling assessment, what makes a good assessment versus a bad one and how you might want to use this knowledge in your own clinical practice in the future. If you enjoy learning about mental health, psychotherapy and counselling psychology then this will be a great episode for you.In the psychology news section, you'll learn about how "Hello Again" letters help reconnection after brain injury, how facial mimicry happens when we disagree too, and how peers' work performance influences pay requests. LISTEN NOW!If you want to support the podcast, please check out:FREE AND EXCLUSIVE 8 PSYCHOLOGY BOOK BOXSET- https://www.subscribepage.io/psychologyboxsetClinical Psychology Reflections Volume 6: Thoughts On Mental Health, Psychotherapy and Abnormal Psychology- https://www.connorwhiteley.net/clinical-psychology-reflections-volume-6 Available from all major eBook retailers and you can order the paperback and hardback copies from Amazon, your local bookstore and local library, if you request it. Also available as an AI-narrated audiobook from selected audiobook platforms and libraries systems. For example, Kobo, Spotify, Barnes and Noble, Google Play, Overdrive, Baker and Taylor and Bibliotheca. Patreon- patreon.com/ThePsychologyWorldPodcast#counseling #counselling #psychotherapy #clinicalpsychology #mentalhealth #clinicalmentalhealth #clinicalpsychologist #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthadvocate #psychology #psychology_facts #psychologyfacts #psychologyfact #psychologystudent #psychologystudents #podcast #podcasts

In recent years, DEI (Diversity, Equality and Inclusion) Initiatives have become a very hot political issue with certain groups suggesting DEI practices discriminate against straight white people by making it harder for them to thrive. In reality, this isn’t the truth because DEI practices help everyone regardless of your sexuality and race. This means that DEI initiatives also help straight white men unlike certain groups and political figures claim. Therefore, in this social psychology podcast episode, you’re going to learn about why do DEI initiatives help everyone, what are DEI initiatives and most importantly, why DEI initiatives are worth protecting. If you enjoy learning about social psychology and discrimination then this is a brilliant episode for you.LISTEN NOW!If you want to support the podcast, please check out:FREE AND EXCLUSIVE 8 PSYCHOLOGY BOOK BOXSET- https://www.subscribepage.io/psychologyboxsetSocial Psychology: A Guide To Social and Cultural Psychology- https://www.connorwhiteley.net/socioculturalpsychology Available from all major eBook retailers and you can order the paperback and hardback copies from Amazon, your local bookstore and local library, if you request it. Also available as an AI-narrated audiobook from selected audiobook platforms and libraries systems. For example, Kobo, Spotify, Barnes and Noble, Google Play, Overdrive, Baker and Taylor and Bibliotheca. Patreon- patreon.com/ThePsychologyWorldPodcast#DEI #diversityequityinclusion #diversityandinclusion #mentalhealthadvocate #psychology #psychology_facts #psychologyfacts #psychologyfact #psychologystudent #psychologystudents #podcast #podcasts #short

Whenever we think about professional lie detectors, we tend to think about the “experts” we see in crime dramas. The sort of people who can expertly and instantly tell if a person is telling or not, and some people claim to be able to do this in real life. Is there any truth in this claim? In this forensic psychology podcast episode, you’ll learn about the forensic psychology of deception, how lie detection works and why psychology is interested in lie detection and more. If you enjoy learning about criminal behaviour, deception and applied psychology then this is a brilliant episode for you.In the psychology news section, you'll learn why "sticking thinking" hampers decisions in depression, why unpopular policies get an easier ride once passed, and negotiating many identities as a school-based researcher. LISTEN NOW!If you want to support the podcast, please check out:FREE AND EXCLUSIVE 8 PSYCHOLOGY BOOK BOXSET- https://www.subscribepage.io/psychologyboxsetForensic Psychology of Deception- https://www.connorwhiteley.net/forensic-psychology-of-deception Available from all major eBook retailers and you can order the paperback and hardback copies from Amazon, your local bookstore and local library, if you request it. Also available as an AI-narrated audiobook from selected audiobook platforms and libraries systems. For example, Kobo, Spotify, Barnes and Noble, Google Play, Overdrive, Baker and Taylor and Bibliotheca. Patreon- patreon.com/ThePsychologyWorldPodcast#forensicpsychology #criminalpsychology #deception #deceptiontactics #deception #mentalhealthadvocate #psychology #psychology_facts #psychologyfacts #psychologyfact #psychologystudent #psychologystudents #podcast #podcasts

In recent years, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of books being banned in the United States for having LGBT+ themes and characters. Yet books are also being banned for teaching Critical Race Theory, having black characters and a whole host of other reasons. In this clinical psychology podcast episode, you’ll learn why do book bans harm mental health, why book bans harm our children and what groups are most impacted by book bans. This includes straight white authors who are trying to make a living. By theend of this podcast episode, you’ll understand the issue of book bans in a lot more depth. If you enjoy learning about discrimination, mental health and social psychology then you’ll enjoy this episode for sure.LISTEN NOW!If you want to support the podcast, please check out:FREE AND EXCLUSIVE 8 PSYCHOLOGY BOOK BOXSET- https://www.subscribepage.io/psychologyboxsetWorking With Children and Young People: A Guide To Clinical Psychology, Mental Health and Psychotherapy- https://www.connorwhiteley.net/working-with-children-and-young-people Available from all major eBook retailers and you can order the paperback and hardback copies from Amazon, your local bookstore and local library, if you request it. Also available as an AI-narrated audiobook from selected audiobook platforms and libraries systems. For example, Kobo, Spotify, Barnes and Noble, Google Play, Overdrive, Baker and Taylor and Bibliotheca. Patreon- patreon.com/ThePsychologyWorldPodcast#bookbans #banningbooks #lgbt #clinicalpsychology #mentalhealth #clinicalmentalhealth #clinicalpsychologist #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthadvocate #psychology #psychology_facts #psychologyfacts #psychologyfact #psychologystudent #psychologystudents #podcast #podcasts

The majority of listeners of The Psychology World Podcast are between 40 and 50 years old and from conversations I’ve had with listeners, a lot of them have children or younger family members. As a parent, they want to protect, love and make sure their child is okay and happy whatever their age. No one wants their adult child to be suffering in silence and feel like they have no place to go, but for a wide range of reasons, sometimes an adult child doesn’t want to open up despite their suffering. Therefore, in this clinical psychology podcast episode, you’ll learn about the phrases adult children might use to subtly communicate or hint that there is something wrong and they’re hurting and suffering. These phrases offer us a chance to explore and help them open up so we can discover why our adult child is suffering and most importantly, how to help them. By the end of this psychology podcast episode, you’ll understand how to tell if your adult child is hurting by listening to them, how to help an adult child and more. If you enjoy learning about parenting, developmental psychology and mental health then this is a great episode for you.In the psychology news section, you'll learn about how satire sharpens the blade of criticism, how emotional typecasting of emergency callers may mislead investigations, and how cisnormativity impacts transgender and non-binary people. LISTEN NOW!If you want to support the podcast, please check out:FREE AND EXCLUSIVE 8 PSYCHOLOGY BOOK BOXSET- https://www.subscribepage.io/psychologyboxsetIntroduction To Psychotherapies: A Clinical Psychology Introduction To Types of Psychology Therapy- https://www.connorwhiteley.net/introduction-to-psychotherapies Available from all major eBook retailers and you can order the paperback and hardback copies from Amazon, your local bookstore and local library, if you request it. Also available as an AI-narrated audiobook from selected audiobook platforms and libraries systems. For example, Kobo, Spotify, Barnes and Noble, Google Play, Overdrive, Baker and Taylor and Bibliotheca. Patreon- patreon.com/ThePsychologyWorldPodcast#psychotherapy #clinicalpsychology #mentalhealth #clinicalmentalhealth #clinicalpsychologist #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthadvocate #psychology #psychology_facts #psychologyfacts #psychologyfact #psychologystudent #psychologystudents #podcast #podcasts

One of the biggest criticisms against transgender individuals that I hear is that “science” says there are only two genders and a lot of transphobic people rely on “science” to back up their transphobic views. However, the reality is that science clearly shows us that there are more than two genders and there are big differences between sex, gender and gender identity. These are important distinctions to make because as aspiring and qualified psychologists, we are scientists first and foremost. Therefore, the way that we operationalise these terms is important in our clinical work and research. As a result, in this social psychology podcast episode, you’ll learn how do scientists operationalise sex, gender and gender identity. You’ll learn what is sex, gender and gender identity and most importantly, why science says there are more than two genders. If you enjoy learning about gender, social psychology and clinical psychology then this will be a great episode for you.LISTEN NOW!If you want to support the podcast, please check out:FREE AND EXCLUSIVE 8 PSYCHOLOGY BOOK BOXSET- https://www.subscribepage.io/psychologyboxsetDevelopmental Psychology: A Guide To Developmental and Child Psychology- https://www.connorwhiteley.net/developmentalpsychology Available from all major eBook retailers and you can order the paperback and hardback copies from Amazon, your local bookstore and local library, if you request it. Also available as an AI-narrated audiobook from selected audiobook platforms and libraries systems. For example, Kobo, Spotify, Barnes and Noble, Google Play, Overdrive, Baker and Taylor and Bibliotheca. Patreon- patreon.com/ThePsychologyWorldPodcast#genderidentity #transgender #socialpsychology #psychotherapy #clinicalpsychology #mentalhealth #clinicalmentalhealth #clinicalpsychologist #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthadvocate #psychology #psychology_facts #psychologyfacts #psychologyfact #psychologystudent #psychologystudents #podcast #podcasts

The majority of people think that if they’re exhausted then the best way to fix their exhaustion is to get physical rest through sleep. Whilst this is important, it is not the only type of rest a person needs to combat fatigue and exhaustion. In fact, a lot of therapists and professionals, like Saundra Dalton-Smith, explain that rest is the most underused safe and effective alternative therapy that we have available to us. Therefore, in this clinical psychology podcast episode, you’re going to learn about the seven types of rest that our body as well as mind need so we can combat exhaustion and fatigue. By the end of this episode, you’ll understand why physical, mental and creative rest are important for our mental health amongst four others. If you enjoy learning about mental health, self-care and rest then this will be a brilliant episode for you.In the psychology news section, you'll learn about why the "Reading The Mind In the Eyes" task might not be fit for purpose, why autistic traits might help us learn from failure, and when is it time to walk away from someone you intend to marry?LISTEN NOW!If you want to support the podcast, please check out:FREE AND EXCLUSIVE 8 PSYCHOLOGY BOOK BOXSET- https://www.subscribepage.io/psychologyboxsetIntroduction To Psychotherapies: A Clinical Psychology Introduction to Types of Psychological Therapy- https://www.connorwhiteley.net/introduction-to-psychotherapies Available from all major eBook retailers and you can order the paperback and hardback copies from Amazon, your local bookstore and local library, if you request it. Also available as an AI-narrated audiobook from selected audiobook platforms and libraries systems. For example, Kobo, Spotify, Barnes and Noble, Google Play, Overdrive, Baker and Taylor and Bibliotheca. Patreon- patreon.com/ThePsychologyWorldPodcast#rest #physicalrest #mentalrest #socialrest #creativerest #spirtualrest #psychotherapy #clinicalpsychology #mentalhealth #clinicalmentalhealth #clinicalpsychologist #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthadvocate #psychology #psychology_facts #psychologyfacts #psychologyfact #psychologystudent #psychologystudents #podcast #podcasts

To kick off Pride Season 2025 on The Psychology World Podcast, I wanted to look at why we celebrate Pride Month. Since thankfully in June a lot of cities, communities and companies come together to celebrate Pride Month. They put up flags and companies change their logos to represent all the different genders, sexualities and the diversity of the human experience. Also, the LGBT+ community and their allies come together to party, celebrate and have a good time. Yet some people might argue that this is all pointless because they might believe that the LGBT+ community has equal rights, they don’t need a month to celebrate it and it doesn’t need to be shoved down their throats. However, the reality is that there are still a lot of rights, even within liberal countries that LGBT+ individuals do not have access to and the discrimination, hate crimes and intolerance that LGBT+ people face every day still exist. Therefore, in this social psychology podcast episode, you’ll learn why do we celebrate Pride Month, why Pride Month isn’t about pointless parties and why Pride Month is about protesting for equal rights. If you enjoy learning about LGBT+ psychology, the psychology of discrimination and social activism then this will be a perfect episode for you.LISTEN NOW!If you want to support the podcast, please check out:FREE AND EXCLUSIVE 8 PSYCHOLOGY BOOK BOXSET- https://www.subscribepage.io/psychologyboxsetSocial Psychology: A Guide To Social and Cultural Psychology- https://www.connorwhiteley.net/socioculturalpsychology Available from all major eBook retailers and you can order the paperback and hardback copies from Amazon, your local bookstore and local library, if you request it. Also available as an AI-narrated audiobook from selected audiobook platforms and libraries systems. For example, Kobo, Spotify, Barnes and Noble, Google Play, Overdrive, Baker and Taylor and Bibliotheca. Patreon- patreon.com/ThePsychologyWorldPodcast#Pride #PrideMonth #PrideEvents #LGBT #CelebratePride #socialpsychology #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthadvocate #psychology #psychology_facts #psychologyfacts #psychologyfact #psychologystudent #psychologystudents #podcast #podcasts

Discovering your partner cheated on you, betrayed your trust and shattered your relationship is an awful feeling that no one should ever have to go through. It can lead the other partner feeling unsure who to trust, weakened and it can make them question everything they knew about the relationship beforehand. Yet it is possible to overcome infidelity and rebuild trust in the relationship so it can survive. Therefore, in this social psychology podcast episode, we’re going to look at how to overcome infidelity and rebuild trust so the relationship can survive and thrive. If you enjoylearning about relationships, social psychology and infidelity then this is a great episode for you.In the psychology news, you'll learn about how the "mind's nose" might actually be a thing, what is the gateway to conscious perception, and a new ADHD treatment might be on the horizon.LISTEN NOW!If you want to support the podcast, please check out:FREE AND EXCLUSIVE 8 PSYCHOLOGY BOOK BOXSET- https://www.subscribepage.io/psychologyboxsetPsychology of Relationships: The Social Psychology of Friendships, Romantic Relationships and More- https://www.connorwhiteley.net/humanrelationships Available from all major eBook retailers and you can order the paperback and hardback copies from Amazon, your local bookstore and local library, if you request it. Also available as an AI-narrated audiobook from selected audiobook platforms and libraries systems. For example, Kobo, Spotify, Barnes and Noble, Google Play, Overdrive, Baker and Taylor and Bibliotheca. Patreon- patreon.com/ThePsychologyWorldPodcast#infidelity #infidelityrecovery #overcominginfidelity #cheating #socialpsychology #clinicalpsychology #mentalhealth #clinicalmentalhealth #clinicalpsychologist #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthadvocate #psychology #psychology_facts #psychologyfacts #psychologyfact #psychologystudent #psychologystudents #podcast #podcasts #short