Q&A Live: I am struggling to distinguish the difference between placating and truly empathizing when a client believes the world is unfair. What is the most effective way to help my client move

When dealing with triggers, provide validation without reinforcing pain. In PQ Program Week 3, identify negative emotions as Saboteurs for progress.

When working with someone who is feeling triggered, it is essential to offer both emotional validation and understanding without enabling the source of pain. During the third week of the PQ Program, it is beneficial to be forthright and identify any negative emotions as Saboteurs, and notice how they are influencing progress. This approach can offer both comforting reassurances and understanding without reinforcing any deleterious triggers.