Triggers And The Trigger-Reaction Cycle

This session explores the trigger-reaction cycle and disproportionate emotional responses. Imagine a childhood dog bite; now, seeing any dog triggers fear. The dog (trigger) signals danger to the amygdala, causing physical reactions (fear, sweating). This automatic pattern reinforces itself: dog = fear. But awareness breaks this cycle. By noticing triggers and reactions, you create space to choose calmer responses, retraining your brain over time.