Therapeutic fibbing is a communication method. It means agreeing with a person's mistaken belief. This method reduces anxiety and builds connection. It is not about telling a lie to deceive.
By Pawan Nayar · from the LLOS AI Learning record
Therapeutic fibbing is a communication method.
It means agreeing with a person's mistaken belief. This method reduces anxiety and builds connection. It is not about telling a lie to deceive.
A person might believe things that are not real. Trying to correct the person often causes stress. It can lead to arguments. Therapeutic fibbing means entering the person's reality. This helps to avoid conflict. It shows compassion. It can make the person feel understood. This method helps to connect with the person. It reduces their anxiety.
A parent with memory loss believes a long-gone pet is still in the house. A child could say, 'Yes, I just saw the cat sleeping in the sun.' This calms the parent. It avoids a difficult argument. The child joins the parent's reality for a moment.
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Therapeutic fibbing is a communication method. It means agreeing with a person's mistaken belief. This method reduces anxiety and builds connection. It is not about telling a lie to deceive.