🏰 Embracing Anger with Dr. Dana Wyss

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Unlock the secrets of managing anger and aggression in therapeutic settings with Dr. Wyss, our esteemed guest, and expert in play therapy, marriage and family therapy, and art therapy. Discover how her extensive experience in high-stress environments like foster care and psychiatric hospitals has equipped her with unique strategies to transform intense emotions into productive therapeutic outcomes. Dana provides invaluable insights into maintaining stability and safety amidst emotional turbulence through her innovative methods, such as the Invisible String. Join us as she prepares for her exciting presentation at the Play Therapy Disney Bound conference in Disneyland, where her passion for teaching others to balance safety and containment will be on full display.
Explore the complexities of embracing anger in therapy, especially within school settings, where emotions can be deeply tied to grief and adjustment. Dana shares her philosophy of recognizing anger as a purposeful primary emotion rather than a symptom to be suppressed. With a focus on separating emotions from behaviors, she highlights the role of play therapy as a vital communication tool for all age groups, including couples and families. Get a glimpse of her creative techniques, like building volcanoes, designed to make learning informative and enjoyable. This episode promises practical advice and engaging strategies to empower therapists and listeners to embrace and understand anger in a therapeutic context.

A Hero's Welcome Podcast © Maria Laquerre-Diego & Liliana Baylon

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1. Navigating Anger (00:00:00)

2. Embracing Anger in Therapy (00:08:29)