For people who have experienced trauma, triggers are a reminder of the traumatic events experienced throughout life. Although triggers are often harmless, they are perceived as dangerous due to their association with the original trauma and thus can cause emotional disturbances or physical discomfort. Learning to identify and manage your triggers can feel difficult at first, but it’s an important part of the recovery process.

Coping skills are behaviors that are designed to help you feel better when you are struggling. These skills may be learned or engaged in unconsciously as an attempt to reduce distressing emotions. Coping skills can be classified as healthy/ or adaptive or and unhealthy/ or maladaptive.

Post- Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD) can significantly impact one's mental and emotional well-being, but with the right tools and support, the journey toward healing becomes a more manageable path.