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The Catharsis Myth and Why Venting Doesn’t Work

In this episode of Office Hours with the Anger Professor, I break down the catharsis myth, the idea that you need to “get your anger out” in order to feel better. It’s a belief that’s been around for a long time, and it shows up everywhere right now, from rage rooms to “smash therapy” to all kinds of advice about venting.

See this article from Business Insider, that inspired this episode: Smash Therapy.