Triggers are a fact of life for many trauma survivors. They remind us of danger in an attempt to keep us safe, but they can make life extremely difficult for us.
This poster is from the article ‘Three types of trigger: three techniques for taming’ and breaks triggers down into more manageable categories.
This is a free downloadable PDF.
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In the article ‘Three types of trigger: three techniques for taming’ I break down triggers into three different categories: uncomfortable associations, distressing reminders and ‘true triggers’.
Each type of trigger manifests differently, is mediated by a different neural network, and can be handled differently.
This poster summarises the article contents for ease of use and recall.