Validation, communication through empathy | Naomi Feil | TEDxAmsterdamWomen

Inspired by her parent’s work with the elderly, Mrs Feil followed them in their footsteps. After graduating with a Masters degree in Social Work, the people she grew up with in Ohio became the people she worked both for and with.

Creator of the Validation Theory / Author / Founder of the Validation Training Institute

[kaigeddes]

"Rephrasing is exquisite listening." That is powerful.

[tiffsaver]

This woman is a gift. More people should learn about her.

[aso]

VAlidation should begin in childhood. How many times have we heard parents tell kids dont cry, you're fine ect.

[olgaistratii]

“If I am full of emotions I can never cross the street to the side of that lady”, what an eye opening statement! !!

[alinageorge]

This has completely changed the way I think about problems. It's much easier to sort things out in my head, and communication skills don't seem so mysterious now. Bless her :)

[wellmindsschool]

Wow the attentiveness in the crowd. The connection was amazing 😉

[oranaviv]

The amazing Naomi Feil! What an actress! What a teacher! Validation is the way to communicate with old old disoriented people. Using empathy and listening makes all the difference.

[Rokosiga]

"Listen when I cry"...beautiful....

[tumbleweed]

The final statement sums it all. The key to real healing: To be seen: having your feelings felt and validated. Only in this way will you receive your release, and be able to move on.

[camerrill]

Dear Naimi Feil is a great example of how to give solace and joy to those lost in the dark. I love her. This validation approach is beautiful, humane, Godly.

[iMmunashe]

Wow this lady GOOD. Her skills in empathy have shown me how much I have to learn about being present when validating others

[midwyf]

Validation is a way to communicate with anyone sensitive, hurting or whenever necessary!

[DreamingSkychild]

Wow, wow, wow. What emotional intelligence... so beautiful and inspiring! Thank you Mrs Feil <3

[moniquedilella]

On my I learned more hear than in ANY book on Alzheimer's I've ever read. So so wish I would have heard this 2 yrs ago. Thank you I know better now. Love love this video. 🤗

[BrendaAvadian]

There are few words to describe Naomi Feil's pivotal results to connect authentically with others. MASTERFUL! This is one word that comes to mind. More hands-on caregivers would be gifted with her tools.

[mollystalk]

This is the answer I needed to find my answer to my work on conflict. Thank you Ma'am wherever you are.

[claires]

Thank you so much, Naomi Feil for teaching me about validation. I worked with the elderly for many years and using validation helped me minister to their needs with loving kindness. ❤️

[debbabbit]

I wish I had known this when I started caring for elderly people in the 60's. How many people since then were reached out to in the wrong way. There's so much to learn.

You have touched our lives with the wisdom that should have been accessible all along. Thank you for embracing people, right where they are.

[maggie]

Fantastic talk, seriously blown away.

[katriella]

What wisdom and brilliance and mentshlekhkayt!!