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Mar 2022
59m 38s

Antidote Episode: Navigating a Toxic Wor...

Carleigh J. M.
About this episode

Alisha Wolf, owner of Goldfinch Wellness, is a licensed clinical social worker and therapist. Her practice specializes in helping people through toxic workplace situations. In this interview, you'll listen as Alisha discusses her thought provoking approach to finding your inner calm and "coming home to yourself" as an exercise of "changing your lens" on toxic situations. It's clear that she has formulated a wise insight on how to manage emotions that are triggered from bad work experiences. She discusses how she helps her clients see the big picture and the steps needed to get out of a bad situation.

Alisha offers therapy and virtual coaching sessions through her website. Visit https://alisha-wolf.squarespace.com/ for more information.

Navigating Workplace Toxicity - Regaining Confidence and Trust in Self:

https://alisha-wolf.squarespace.com/navigating-workplace-toxicity

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