
Ep. 303 - The Doctor Is In Series - Emotional Regulation in the Workplace
The Social-Engineer Podcast
Intro
This chapter examines how employees handle critical feedback and the effects of emotional regulation on well-being and workplace dynamics. The discussion also previews an upcoming conference emphasizing the role of emotional intelligence in professional development.
Welcome to the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Doctor Is In Series – where we will discuss understandings and developments in the field of psychology.
In today’s episode, Chris and Abbie are discussing Emotional Regulation in the Workplace. They will talk about the different strategies that can be used to help, not just at work, but in most areas of our lives. [May 5, 2025]
00:00 - Intro
00:38 - Dr. Abbie Maroño Intro
00:57 - Intro Links
- Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/
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- Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/
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- Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb
- CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/
- innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/
02:30 - The Topic of the Day: Emotional Regulation in the Workplace
04:14 - Strategy 1: Deep Acting
14:10 - Strategy 2: Mindfulness & Acceptance
19:24 - Strategy 3: Social Sharing
26:40 - Strategy 4: Humor & Distraction
31:21 - Wrap Up
33:07 - Next Month: The Lonely Chapter
33:41 - Outro
- www.innocentlivesfoundation.org
Find us online:
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dr-abbie-maroño-phd
- Instagram: @DoctorAbbieofficial
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christopherhadnagy
References:
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Scheibe, S., & Zacher, H. (2013). A lifespan perspective on emotion regulation, stress, and well-being in the workplace. In The Oxford Handbook of Stress, Health, and Coping (pp. 291–306). Oxford University Press. https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780195375343.013.0017