“Mirroring involves noticing what someone else is doing and interacting in a way that matches them,” saysDr. Brandy Smith, PhD, a psychologist with Thriveworks in Birmingham who specializes in relationships, anxiety and coping skills. “This can include matching energy, language and/or nonverbals.”Assessing, displaying and naming similar emotions in an empathic way is another key piece. “The best way to mirror people is to take your best guess at what they're feeling, name it and then validate it,” says Dr. Avigail Lev, PsyD, a licensed clinical psychologist and the director of the Bay Area CBT Center.What’s so great about mirroring, Dr. Smith continues, is that it can help people feel heard and connected. It’s a way to show empathy, and it can build a stronger relationship—especially when used in a genuine (versus manipulative) way. Naturally, this technique can be useful in a variety of settings. Dr. Smith notes some key examples, such as discussing a serious topic with someone and/or when you want someone to feel extra heard, connected and supported.
6 Mirroring Phrases That Help Build Connections, According to Psychologists
2. "I would think/feel the same way if that happened to me."
That one feels really good to hear, doesn’t it? It’s comforting. It provides solidarity. “Saying this is likely to help the person feel validated,” Dr. Smith says. “It has an added feature of showcasing a similarity between you and the speaker as you are saying you would experience it, akin to how they did, which may foster increased connection.”This is an example of how bringing yourself into the conversation doesn’t always detract from the other person, or can be healing anyway.
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4. "I get/understand where you’re coming from."
Mirroring can involve reflecting what people say and/or what they're likely feeling. “You may not always be accurate in what you reflect back (AKA think you’re hearing),” Dr. Smith adds, “but it still shows effort is being made.” And that’s why adding “it sounds like” is key—it shows that you can’t say for sure, but you’re making an educated guess. You know you may be wrong, and you’re allowing space for the other person to say that.Related: A Psychologist Is Begging You To Stop Using These 2 Phrases at the End of an Argument
6. "I wish your boss would treat you with respect."
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