The Rise of Rage: Harnessing the Most Misunderstood Emotion

Written by Julie A. Christiansen

Narrated by Diana Blue

Rage through the centuries has shown that anger can be a catalyst for change; it can also be a tool employed in fear by those resisting reform or trying to quell protests or advancements by other people. Perhaps you too have experienced the rise of rage within yourself. You might be fed up with feeling angry and not having any way to express it. But counselor and psychotherapist Julie Christiansen says that if we take time to examine the belief systems that fuel our anger, we can free ourselves from the bondage that anger puts us in, learning how to make it work for us.

When we map out our anger, we can learn to manage it. With a ten-step program full of practical exercises such as defining your anger style, understanding your belief systems, releasing residual anger, and more, The Rise of Rage will help you: identify the ten anger styles; develop tools for resolving anger at work; give effective feedback and criticism; listen more effectively with a view to deepening connection; enhance communication in all manner of relationships; harness the power of forgiveness and acceptance; communicate effectively with angry people.

Embrace this journey of self-discovery with The Rise of Rage to learn what real anger is, what real forgiveness looks like, and which safe, effective, and successful anger resolution tools work best for you.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Tantor Media, Inc
• Release date: Feb 13, 2024
• ISBN: 9798855507027

Julie A. Christiansen

With close to 30 years in the community services field as a therapist, case manager, public speaker, and trainer, Julie knows and understands people. Julie has an extensive background in mental health counselling, psychiatric rehabilitation, traumatic brain injury, and forensic counselling. Her areas of specialization are anger and stress solutions, trauma recovery, chronic pain, and MVA recovery. Julie holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Counselling Psychology, and is registered with the College of Psychotherapists of Ontario. She is a member in good standing of the Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals, the International Association of Applied Psychology, and the Ontario Society of Adlerian Psychology. Her psychotherapy team, Spa for the Soul, has received the Readers Choice Award four years in a row.  Julie has authored twelve books including, Anger Solutions, Top Ten Lists to Live By, Anger by the Book, Bullying is Not a Game: A Parents' Survival Guide, and It is Well. Her most recent work, I Don’t Feel So Good was released in April, and her work in progress, The Rise of Rage is set for publication in February 2024. Up to 2017 Julie was an adjunct professor at George Brown College in Toronto, teaching various psychology courses including Forensic Psychology, Introduction to Psychology and Psychology over the Lifespan. She is often a guest expert for various media on topics related to anger, stress, and other mental health topics. She has appeared as an expert for CBC, CTV National News, Global National News, CTS Television, CHCH TV, Rogers TV, WDCX Radio Buffalo, WVON Radio Chicago, CKTB Niagara, CHRI Ottawa, Cogeco Cable and Corus Entertainment. She has also consulted with various producers providing insight into their program content – including the Anderson Cooper Show, The Hunted, and programs in preparation for Investigations Discovery. Julie is a 40 Under 40 alumnus; she received the 2015 Toastmasters Communication Leadership Award, and the 2023 Women of Heart Award for Innovation in Mental Health.