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Recently I learned that thinking about a person that makes you feel safe can activate the para-sympathetic nervous system (PSNS).  The PSNS is the part of your physiology which calms you down after your sympathetic nervous system “revs up your engine” in the form of…

“I understand why you feel that way” can be one of the most comforting things someone could tell you.  If you’re in emotional distress, being validated can really soften the blow of anger or fear.  Research has shown that validating someone’s feelings in such a…