Understanding 'Triggers'

What comes to mind when you hear someone say they're "triggered"? The term has evolved to refer to almost any emotional upset. Sometimes it's used to dismiss how someone feels when they're impacted by another's words or behavior.

But being triggered is far more significant than simply finding someone's comments or behavior offensive. It's something very real that happens, and we're often not sure why.

Read more from this Loveland therapist >>