The Trigger

yard. “WARNING: POTENTIAL DANGER AND UNCOMFORTABLE SITUATIONS AHEAD,” it reads. Similar to this situation, trigger warnings are warnings that are blatantly placed on pieces of literature considered to be trivial or upsetting to students. Though the purpose of these warnings is meant to aid traumatized students, their effects are overwhelmingly negative. Overall, the outcomes of these trigger warnings are detrimental to students’ education and hinder them in their adult lives. Conspicuously,…

The term ‘trigger’ is used in many different ways when it comes to anxiety. It can be something that brings up severely crippling memories. It can be something that causes someone to enter an anxiety attack for what seems like no specific reason. It can even be used to describe something that makes you want to do something hurtful and full of regret. Either way, while a lot of people have the gift of not having to deal with ‘triggers’, there are a great number of people who have to live with…

Trigger Warnings in Relationships and Safe Spaces Relationships are a necessary part of healthy living, but there is no such thing as a perfect relationship. Whether it be a romantic relationship or an acquaintance, they have the potential to enhance lives and add enjoyment to experiences. In some cases, the relationships that people have might not necessarily be the healthiest. Sometimes, whether people realize it or not, these relationships might not be healthy or safe. This paper examines…

myofascial trigger points. There are no actual knots involved, of course though they do feel like knots.…

patients were segregated into their respective groups, the treatment was given to the patients. The PRT group received PRT in supine position position. The trigger points were identified, the patients neck was flexed at the site of pain along with shoulder abduction and flexion till the patient finds considerable amount of comfort. The trigger point is compressed with reasonable amount of pressure for 90 seconds and the neck is got back into the neutral postion. This is generally done for…

Acceptance in a community is crucial for a healthy, fulfilling life. In Dancer and Shinny Game that Melted the Ice, an examination of the protagonists; Clarissa and “the one who went away”, and the mood in the stories effectively set the tone for the importance of belonging. The authors use of symbols, mood and character traits demonstrate this importance of belonging in a family, whether it be biological or not. Clarissa, a young foster girl from an Assiniboine tribe came to live with a new…

In recent discussions of trigger warnings-“alerts that professors are expected to issue if something in a course might cause a strong emotional response”, is a controversial issue that has been whether trigger warnings at colleges/universities should be issued to students who wish to be alerted on unappealing subjects or to not have triggered warnings from being practiced in American Universities. On the other hand, some argue that trigger warnings are necessary to keep students from emotional…

promotion plan project was to eat at least two Paleo-based meals everyday for a month. One of the interventions used to approach this goal was stimulus control. When following such a rigid diet, there will be a lot of environmental triggers present. The first environmental trigger that was observed was her living situation. Having roommates that are not following a Paleo-based diet meant that there was a substantial amount of food that conflicted with my partner’s diet present at all times.…

Trigger warnings allow for all students, especially those who are suffering psychological disorders, to practice self-care and to receive a warning before interacting with potential painful course material. Having a warning before providing the material allows for students to plan ahead for how they will be able to care for themselves. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) strives to support individuals with psychological disorders and permits qualified students to receive trigger warnings.…

consequences could come into place creating distress or anxiety within the individual. These situations are often known as “triggers”. Young adults are typically the most affected by this as they are in the process of changing and discovering new things in life. Colleges have taken this into account, and, in an attempt to protect students from distress, some are advocating for “trigger warnings.” Such warnings would require that students be informed when material that can be offensive or…