Trauma triggers can show up fast - a sound, smell, tone of voice, or even a body sensation - and suddenly the nervous system reacts like danger is happening right now. This video explains the difference between a trigger and a flashback, why flashbacks can be visual or body-based, and how to use practical grounding skills to return to the present.
In this standard-form video, viewers will learn:
What trauma triggers are and why they can feel “out of nowhere.”
Trigger vs. flashback: what each one means
Early warning signs that a response is ramping up
Grounding tools that help during flashbacks (orienting, longer exhales, cold/pressure)
How to build a simple trigger plan and recovery steps after a flashback
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