Triggers Are Everywhere

I. Introduction: Our Trigger-Avoidant Culture

   A. Tendency to cut off or avoid trigger-inducing people/experiences

   B. Running toward distractions, addictions, and compulsions instead of healing

II. What Are Triggers?

   A. Definition: Words, actions, thoughts, and interactions that provoke a negative emotional response

   B. Analogy of “emotional sore spots” from past hurts/wounds

III. Examples of Triggers

   A. Scents triggering sorrow over loss

   B. Songs triggering heartbreak over past relationships

   C. Confrontations triggering insecurities from controlling parents

   D. Arguments triggering feelings of rejection from childhood

IV. Triggers are Everywhere and Signal a Need for Healing

   A. Triggers clue us into present and past pain

   B. Triggers are signs of sore spots that need attention

   C. Triggers indicate more healing is available and needed

V. God Desires to Bring Healing and Peace

   A. Scripture reminds us of God’s desire for peace

   B. Triggers identify obstacles to that peace

   C. Recognizing triggers allows us to lean into the healing process

VI. Embracing the Healing Process

   A. Recognizing our strength and capability to do the work

   B. Leaning into triggers as an invitation for healing

   C. Allowing God to spotlight areas for healing

   D. Welcoming God’s healing work in our lives

VII. Conclusion

   A. God is not finished with His work in our lives

   B. There is more healing to be received

   C. Verse for Reflection: “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts” (Colossians 3:15)

Show Notes

 

CHAPTERS

00:00:00 INTRODUCTION
00:38:18 A CLOSER LOOK AT TRIGGERS
00:48:25 TRIGGER-AVOIDANT CULTURE
01:18:30 WHAT ARE TRIGGERS?
01:41:07 EXAMPLES OF TRIGGERS
02:14:42 TRIGGERS ARE EVERYWHERE
03:12:24 GOD DESIRES TO BRING HEALING AND PEACE
04:49:00 EMBRACING THE HEALING PROCESS
06:00:09 LET’S REVIEW

 

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In this episode, we discuss the chapter Triggers Are Everywhere. This is part of a study inspired by Reset – Powerful Habits to Own Your Thoughts, Understand Your Feelings, and Change Your Life by Debra Fileta. We take concepts from the book each week and apply them to brain health.

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Last updated on: 10/16/2024

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