Emotional Triggers
True or False:
ANYTHING CAN TRIGGER US, DEPENDING ON OUR BELIEFS, VALUES, AND EARLIER LIFE EXPERIENCES SUCH AS A TONE OF VOICE, A TYPE OF PERSON, OR A PARTICULAR VIEWPOINT
TRUE
I have keys, but no locks and space, and no rooms. You can enter, but you can’t go outside. What am I?
A keyboard
It is very important to be aware of these ____ ____ emotions
Red flag
What are some emotional triggers?
ARE PEOPLE, WORDS, OPINIONS, SITUATIONS, OR ENVIRONMENTAL SITUATIONS THAT PROVOKE AN INTENSE AND EXCESSIVE EMOTIONAL REACTION WITHIN US.
Which word in the dictionary is always spelled incorrectly?
"incorrectly"
SOMETIMES PEOPLE IN RECOVERY FEEL AS IF THEY HAVE TO GIVE UP GOOD TIMES AND GOOD THINGS. RECOVERY SEEMS LIKE A JAIL SENTENCE.
What does this do to their recovery?
"Open discussion"
What are some common emotions that we experience while being triggered?
ANGER, RAGE, SADNESS, AND FEAR.
First, think of the color of the clouds. Next, think of the color of snow. Now, think of the color of a bright full moon. Now answer quickly what do cows drink?
Water
THE INTENSE IRRITABILITY EXPERIENCED IN THE EARLY STAGES OF RECOVERY CAN RESULT IN WHAT?
FLOODS OF ANGER THAT ACT AS INSTANT TRIGGERS.
What are some signs you are being emotionally triggered?
-TREMBLING
-RACING HEART
-CHOKING FEELING OR TROUBLE
-BREATHING/SWALLOWING
-HOT FLASHES
-CHILLS DIZZINESS OR FAINTNES
-CHEST PAIN/DISCOMFORT
You measure my life in hours and I serve you by expiring. I’m quick when I’m thin and slow when I’m fat. The wind is my enemy
A candle
What are the most common negative emotional triggers?
Loneliness, anger & feeling deprived
How can you identify your emotional triggers?
-PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR BODILYREACTIONS
-NOTICE WHAT THOUGHTS FIRE THROUGH YOUR HEAD
-WHO OR WHAT TRIGGERED THE EMOTION?
-WHAT HAPPENED BEFORE YOU WERETRIGGERED?
-WHAT NEEDS OF YOURS WERE NOT BEING MET?
I have cities, but no houses. I have mountains, but no trees. I have water, but no fish. What am I?
A map
HAVE SOME OF THESE EMOTIONAL STATES BEEN A TRIGGER FOR YOU IN THE PAST?
Each team member must answer for full points!