EMOTIONAL TRIGGERS
What is an emotional trigger?
Something that causes a strong emotional reaction connected to past experiences or emotional pain.
What is relationship dysfunction?
Unhealthy relationship patterns that create distress, conflict, instability, or emotional harm.
What is behavioral dysfunction?
Harmful or unhealthy behavior patterns that interfere with healthy functioning.
Name one environmental dysfunction
Substance use in the home, violence, emotional chaos, unsafe housing, or toxic relationships.
Name one family role
Hero, Scapegoat, Lost Child, Caretaker, or Mascot.
Name 2 common emotional triggers
Rejection, criticism, conflict, abandonment, trauma reminders, or feeling controlled.
Excessive emotional reliance on another person while neglecting personal needs.
What is codependency?
Escaping or avoiding stress, emotions, or responsibilities rather than addressing them.
What is avoidance behavior?
_______ is the root of depression
Procrastination
What is family dysfunction?
Repetitive unhealthy family patterns that interfere with emotional safety and healthy functioning.
What are the 4 nervous system response.
Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Fawn.
Name a sign of dysfunctional relationship?
Poor boundaries, manipulation, control, dishonesty, or emotional instability.
Behaviors that interfere with one’s own growth, success, or recovery.
What is self sabotage?
Being constantly alert or feeling unsafe is called....
Hypervigilence
What is the "honeymoon phase" in family cycles?
Temporary calm after conflict or crisis.
Emotional trigger means someone is weak or unstable?
False. Triggers are often connected to unresolved pain or trauma.
An unhealthy emotional attachment formed through cycles of pain and temporary comfort.
What is trauma bond?
What is one example of impulsive behavior?
Substance use, reckless spending, aggression, quitting suddenly, or risky decisions.
In order to heal you must first identify....
The root cause
Learned behaviors, trauma, poor communication, addiction, or unhealthy coping patterns creates what?
Generational curses
What is one healthy coping skill used to manage emotional triggers?
Grounding, breathing, journaling, therapy, mindfulness, or reaching out for support.
Name 2 characteristics of a healthy relationship
Trust, respect, accountability, boundaries, communication, and emotional safety.
Behavior is often a symptom of what underlying issues?
Emotional pain, trauma, fear, unmet needs, or poor coping skills.
What medication can I take for depression
Wellbutrin, Buspar, Zoloft, Lexapro, Paxil
What is one step to break family dysfunction?
Therapy, boundaries, communication, trauma work, or creating healthier patterns.