Mastering Anger Management: Tools for Emotional Regulation with Dr. Christian Conte
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Break the Anger Loop: How to Master Emotional Regulation with Dr. Christian Conte
What if anger isn’t just about what happens to us – but about the collapse of our expectations?
In this episode, Dr. Christian Conte – creator of Yield Theory and leading authority in emotional regulation – shares a grounded framework for working with anger, reactivity, and behavioral change. Drawing from over two decades of clinical experience, including work with violent offenders, Dr. Conte brings deep clarity to one of our most misunderstood emotional states.
We explore the psychology of the “cartoon world” – a mental projection of how we think people should behave – and how its collapse fuels frustration and rage. Through accessible, real-time practices like the “maybe” technique and the “sans adjectives” method, Dr. Conte shows us how to calm the nervous system and respond rather than react.
This episode offers more than techniques—it invites a shift in presence, humility, and relational awareness.
In this conversation, we explore:
- Why expectations – not events – often trigger anger
- Yield Theory and the architecture of behavior change
- The “maybe” technique and the power of uncertainty
- How emotional language escalates reactivity—and how to strip it back
- Nervous system awareness as a foundation for self-regulation
- Hot anger, cold resentment, and what lies beneath them
- Why real compassion begins with meeting people exactly where they are
About Dr. Christian Conte
Dr. Conte is the author of Walking Through Anger and the creator of Yield Theory, a model used globally in counseling and behavioral change. He trains professionals in correctional systems, sports organizations, and clinical settings.
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