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Our Triggers are our Teachers

8/9/2021

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Our Triggers are our Teachers

Triggers are Part of the Healing Process

The word “triggers” has been popularized to mean any kind of discomfort or stressor in life.
However, its original meaning is any experience in the present that reminds us of past trauma and brings on an intense emotional response.

How we relate to our triggers can help in our healing process.
Triggers are experiences in the present that remind us of past trauma & bring on an intense emotional response.
What are Triggers
Triggers grab our attention to do more healing work.
What are Triggers
Internal Triggers:
  • Muscle Tension
  • Memories of trauma
  • Anxiety
  • Anger
  • Pain
  • Sadness
Internal Triggers
External Triggers:
  • Smells, tastes, sounds
  • Movies, Shows, Articles
  • Significant dates
  • Specific locations
  • Sudden changes
External Triggers
Triggers can also happen for those recovering from substance addictions, eating disorders & anxiety disorders.
What are Triggers
Listening to our triggers & caring for them can also heal past trauma.
What are Triggers
Triggers can remind us of things forgotten that deserve our attention & compassion.
What are Triggers
Coping with Triggers:
  • Getting Support
  • Deep Breathing
  • Journaling
  • Exercise
  • Mindfulness Meditation
  • Grounding Techniques
Coping with Triggers
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