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Is venting a good way to deal with anger? | Jennifer Parlamis | TEDxGVAGrad

We’ve all been there—something frustrates us, and we vent to a friend, hoping to feel better. But does venting actually work? In this thought-provoking talk, Jennifer Parlamis, an expert in social and organizational psychology, unpacks the science behind anger and the myths surrounding venting. Through personal anecdotes, cognitive appraisal theory, and groundbreaking research, she reveals why venting often reinforces anger rather than alleviating it (and why next time when you feel anger rising, you should just do some yoga).Jennifer Parlamis is a Professor of Organization Development at the University of San Francisco, holding a Ph.D. in Social and Organizational Psychology from Columbia University. Her scholarly work examines technology and emotions in negotiations, leadership discourse, and global governance. Her research has been published in leading journals such as International Journal of Conflict Management and Negotiation Journal, and she serves as Associate Editor at Group Decision and Negotiation.Jennifer teaches courses on negotiation, workplace diplomacy, and leadership. In addition to her academic role, she is an experienced organization development consultant, leadership coach, and certified mediator, advising organizations across diverse industries and sectors. She is currently an Executive-in-Residence Fellow at the Geneva Centre for Security Policy focusing on United Nations Security Council reform.This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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