Why don’t you ever praise me?
The dictionary defines praise as the act of expressing approval, admiration or
commendation.
Every one of us desires praise at some level, and in one form or
another.
Praise is a member of the family of emotional needs:...
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Why don’t you ever praise me?
The dictionary defines praise as the act of expressing approval, admiration or
commendation.
Every one of us desires praise at some level, and in one form or
another.
Praise is a member of the family of emotional needs: validation, recognition,
approval, acceptance, support, encouragement, significance, self-expression, bonding,
friendship, and so forth.
Children and praise
Many of my adult clients suffer from various emotional symptoms as a result of not
receiving praise as a child which is also equivalent to validation and guidance.
Adults
who didn’t receive praise as a child often suffer from self-doubt, insecurity and a
lingering sense of not being or feeling good enough.
Some turn into perfectionists,
workaholics, or highly judgmental people.
Unfortunately, today, the balance has tipped in
favor of unhealthy praise by parents for their children.
Unhealthy refers to false praise which can create even more emotional problems into
adulthood such a
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