Taking a Close Look at Anger Solutions with Psychotherapist, Julie Christiansen
In this episode, Roxanne engages with anger expert Julie Christiansen. They delve into Julie's academic journey and her development of an anger program. They discuss misconceptions about anger, its constructive expression, and Julie's TSA model. The conversation extends to addressing workplace conflict, the role of HR, and the consequences of ignoring such issues. The episode concludes with insights on authentic leadership and advice on reactivity.
Key Points
- Anger is a natural emotion that should be expressed and managed constructively, and by understanding the causes of our anger, we can address the underlying issues and find more positive ways to express it.
- To effectively manage anger, it's important to shift belief systems about anger, solve problems causing the anger, and develop strategies for expressing feelings in a constructive manner.
- Employers and HR professionals should listen to employees, validate their feelings, and ensure policies are followed through to create a respectful and productive work environment.
Anger...it’s an emotion that we all try to control and is quick to rear itself anywhere and at anytime. Whether we’re at home, at work or out in public, it is often hard to contain our anger. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Psychotherapist, Julie Christiansen who will share her thoughts on Anger Solutions and tell us why anger “management” is an outdated concept.
Julie is a seasoned Psychotherapist with a lifelong mission to leverage people and organizations into open communication so they can live free of conflict, tension, anger, and fear. With her in-depth understanding of human behaviour and clinical expertise, Julie has become a much sought-after public speaker and corporate trainer in the specialized area of anger management.
Authentic Touch Points:
Where Julie’s career path began.2:10 Anger is a feeling to express, not a behavior to manage.6:15 Why anger “management” is a false concept.10:15 T-S-A...some helpful tips for when you are triggered.14:00 Dealing with anger (yours and others) in the moment.21:10 What leaders need to know when dealing with employee anger.27:55 Respect needs to come from both management and employees.35:40 Creating the space for conscious conversations.40:40 Julie has built a reputation as a dynamic, inspirational and humorous speaker who can handle sensitive topics with tact and grace. Employees, students, clients, and corporate audiences embrace her passion to help people create radical, positive, lasting change in their lives.
I encourage you to reach out at any time with thoughts or questions. Thanks!
Roxanne
Links:
Julie’s website: http://www.angersolution.com
Julie’s practice site: https://juliechristiansen.com
Roxanne’s LinkedIn profile:https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxannederhodge/
Roxanne’s email: [email protected]
Chat with Roxanne: https://roxannederhodge.com/chat/
Roxanne’s previous podcasts: https://roxannederhodge.com/blog/
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