VET is a framework designed to help navigate and understand emotional situations. VET stands for Validate, Explore, and Transform.

  • Validatingemotions involves recognizing and naming the emotion without attempting to ignore or alter it. This process accepts the emotion as valuable information.
  • Exploringfocuses on understanding the source of the emotion. It asks questions about its origin and why it is important to acknowledge.
  • The final step, Transforming, involves reframing the emotion to achieve the most positive outcome possible.