There are six levels of validation in DBT, the highest of which is referred to as radical genuineness.
Radical genuineness involves the therapist as human and an equal. It involves engaging in an authentic manner, not taking themselves too seriously or ignoring the obvious.
Six Levels of Validation in DBT: From Awareness to Radical Genuineness
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