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Clinical Conversation
Transforming Rage into Resilience: A Discussion About Emotional Healing
Guest: Joel Kouame, LCSW, MBA, CAMS-II
On-Demand:Available now in the TTI member library. This conversation was recorded on January 21st, 2026.
Sometimes, what looks like anger on the surface runs much deeper beneath. Join us for an honest conversation that reframes rage as a powerful signal, and explores how clinicians and clients can harness it for true healing.
Why focus on rage and resilience?
Rage, when misunderstood, can harm relationships and well-being. This discussion helps reframe anger as a catalyst for growth and connection -empowering both therapists and clients to transform struggle into strength.
In This Conversation, We'll Explore:
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Why rage is often misunderstood in clinical and personal contexts
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How anger can serve as a guardian for unmet needs
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Steps to help clients connect with, and communicate, what lies under their anger
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Techniques for transforming emotional overwhelm into resilience and healthy boundaries
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Strategies for fostering emotional healing in yourself and others
This isn’t your average webinar. Clinical Conversations with TTI are real, honest, and practical. Come with your experiences, questions, and even your skepticism, you’re welcome however you show up.
Meet Your Guest
About Your Guest
Joel Kouame
LCSW, MBA, CAMS-II
Joel Kouame, LCSW, MBA is a certified Anger Management Specialist, educator, and practice owner of JK Counseling, a virtual group practice. He is certified in EMDR and a Consultant-in-Training under EMDRIA, as well as trained through Level III of the Gottman Method.
Joel’s work focuses on helping individuals and couples recognize that anger is not the enemy - it is a guardian that protects our unmet needs. By connecting with the underlying need behind anger, we can better understand where our hurts, loves, and passions reside. This awareness creates space for healthier communication, stronger boundaries, and deeper healing.
Outside of clinical practice, Joel serves as a social science professor, teaching a wide range of courses on human behavior and social justice. He is also the founder and writer of The Shworker, a newsletter that examines social issues through a clinical lens.
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Joel’s work focuses on helping individuals and couples recognize that anger is not the enemy - it is a guardian that protects our unmet needs. By connecting with the underlying need behind anger, we can better understand where our hurts, loves, and passions reside. This awareness creates space for healthier communication, stronger boundaries, and deeper healing.
Outside of clinical practice, Joel serves as a social science professor, teaching a wide range of courses on human behavior and social justice. He is also the founder and writer of The Shworker, a newsletter that examines social issues through a clinical lens.