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Managing Triggers

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Managing Triggers

Triggers are situations, sensations, or experiences that spark intense emotional or physical reactions, often linked to past trauma, stress, or mental health conditions.
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Videos about Managing Triggers

PTSD & CPTSD with Rachel Bilski, PTSD UK Video 55:38

PTSD & CPTSD with Rachel Bilski, PTSD UK

Covers PTSD/C-PTSD symptoms and trauma reminders (trigger management context).
Anxiety UK – Breathing exercises Video 5:50

Anxiety UK – Breathing exercises

Short, practical breathing exercise designed to calm the nervous system during anxiety or trigger re...
PTSD – Setting Up Working With Triggers Video 13:39

PTSD – Setting Up Working With Triggers

Explains triggers and the “Then vs Now” technique (clinical/skills-based).

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