04: Team Trust Busters

You know it when you see it-- the behavior that breaks down trust, communication, and the ability to move forward. Someone’s been triggered. Maybe it’s even you.

Getting triggered by someone or something happens to everyone, but it’s also possible to diffuse its intensity. In this episode, we take a look at the 4 types of events that set off a triggered reaction and the 4 components that are always present in every triggered reaction so that you can more easily recognize when it’s happening. We’ll also provide some simple tips for how to prepare for these moments proactively so you can navigate through triggered responses with confidence and continue forward.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

The 4 types of events that set off a triggered reaction How to work through the fight, flight, freeze, or flee response How to tell when an overwhelming emotional reaction is coming on, and what to do Who is most likely to react strongly when their space is being invaded The 4 components that are always present in every triggered reaction How our bodies respond when we are triggered in any way Simple tips for what to do when you recognize you’ve been triggered Tangible ways to diffuse difficult situations when you or someone has been triggered

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Resources:

 

Episode 02: What is a Trigger and Why You Should Care Difficult Happens; How triggers, boundaries, and emotions impact you every day. by Lara Currie

 

Show Intro music is Whispering Through by Asura