Communications that dismiss, minimize, or contradict another person's emotional experiences, contributing to emotional dysregulation and relationship problems.
Example: Telling someone their feelings are wrong, comparing their problems to others' worse situations, or suggesting they're overreacting to legitimate concerns.
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