Discover the fascinating science behind triggers and why they can suddenly take over our emotions. The discussion reveals how unresolved memories impact our parenting responses. Learn practical strategies to ground yourself and reconnect with your children amidst challenging moments. Dive into the ripple effect of parenting challenges and their positive influence on society. Plus, explore a supportive community designed for parents, packed with resources to navigate the complexities of raising children with unique needs.
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What Being Triggered Really Means
Being triggered means reacting to an unprocessed implicit memory from the past as if it's happening now.
Traumatic memories can become fragmented and lack the explicit timestamp, causing this confusion in the present moment.
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Prefrontal Cortex Shuts Down
During a trigger, the prefrontal cortex disconnects, shutting down reflective thinking.
This neurological shutdown leads to immediate, survival-driven reactions instead of thoughtful responses.
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Triggers Flood Present With Past
Being triggered is different from simply feeling uncomfortable; it's when past trauma flooding loses our grounding in the present.
We react as if the past crisis is happening now, unaware that we are triggered.
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Have you ever freaked out at your child and then later thought, “Where did that come from?” Yup, that’s being triggered!
In this episode, we’ll unpack the neuroscience behind why we get triggered, what memory processing has to do with it, and how to find your way back to presence and connection.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
The anatomy of a trigger
What’s actually happening in your brain when the past takes over the present
What to do next- how to help your owl brain come back and parent in the here-and-now
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