Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Michael D. Nelson uses the character ‘The Incredible Hulk’ to explain how being emotionally flooded damages communication in relationships.
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Key Moments in this Video:
00:00 Introducing the Incredible Hulk as an analogy for how we change when flooded with anger
01:11 Anger is not a “bad” emotion; the presence of anger can invite us to see what needs our attention mentally and emotionally
02:00 When anger emotionally floods our system we lose our ability to communicate effectively
03:41 Part of why how lose our ability to communicate when angry is how our bodies are responding to a feeling of being threatened
05:30 Practicing body mindfulness can help us regulate our anger
06: 25 Practicing self-soothing techniques can help us regulate our anger
07:26 We are ultimately responsible for managing our selves and our emotions
08:58 Being aware of our thoughts, feelings, and emotions (our triggers) can help us manage our anger
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