David Richo, a psychotherapist, teacher, and author of several books, suggests turning triggers into tools and finding resources within and around you.
Each of us has unpleasant memories. We pretend that everything is fine, but one day the world around us provokes us with words, familiar smells, similar faces - and we break down. We lose control, react with words and actions that we later regret, and scold ourselves for weakness. We are overwhelmed by fear, anger, or sadness.
The mechanism that provokes such reactions has a metaphor - a trigger (literally translated from English as 'trigger'). A trigger reaction indicates an unresolved problem. But we can pay attention to it and find a way out.
From this book you will learn what triggers there are, understand what provokes you
and why. You will regain control, be able to choose how and what to react to, and learn to restore peace of mind with the help of the practices that are most suitable for you.
Book Features
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Simple, accessible presentation
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Practical recommendations and exercises that weaken the impact of triggers
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Practices for increasing spiritual resources
Who is this book for?
For those who want to understand what is happening inside, take control of these processes and learn to respond adequately even in a difficult situation.
For everyone interested in practical psychology and personal development.
From the author
A trigger can be any word, person, event or experience that provokes an immediate emotional reaction - sadness, depression, anger, aggression, fear, panic, humiliation, shame. Words, behavior, attitude, events, even the presence of a particular person can trigger a reflex mechanism that we are unable to control.
For example, a sudden noise can frighten. Noise is a trigger, fear is a reaction. It can be short or long-lasting. Sometimes we forget about it in a moment. And sometimes it develops into an obsession that is difficult to get rid of. We lose self-control, confidence and a sense of security.
This book will help you figure this out.
