From Triggered to Tranquil

Therapy-tested real-world techniques for defusing anger and anxiety triggers in any situation, with anyone, and for everyone's benefit At home, at work, or even out shopping, we've all experienced a moment when we've gone from feeling just fine to feeling out of control. Something inside us shifts. We instantly feel hurt, angry, shut down, or frozen. As bestselling author and therapist Susan Campbell shows, in these moments we've been triggered. In From Triggered to Tranquil , Dr. Campbell shows how a remark, tone of voice, facial expression, or other interpersonal cue can activate a deep-seated memory of a past wound. By recognizing this dynamic, we can soothe our upset feelings, heal our childhood fears, resolve disagreements, and restore connection. Dr. Campbell offers a no-blame approach to conflicts and misunderstandings, empowering us to prevent triggers from ruining our relationships. She emphasizes that when we compassionately understand the roots of our trigger reactions, we can also better understand the actions of those around us. As a result, we become stronger and more resilient when facing any upsetting interaction or unwanted surprise. Working with Dr. Campbell's tools, we expand the size of the world we can comfortably deal with, and learn to take in stride the things we used to avoid.

Therapy-tested real-world techniques for defusing anger and anxiety triggers in any situation, with anyone, and for everyone's benefit At home, at work, or even out shopping, we've all experienced a moment when we've gone from feeling just fine to feeling out of control. Something inside us shifts. We instantly feel hurt, angry, shut down, or frozen. As bestselling author and therapist Susan Campbell shows, in these moments we've been triggered. In From Triggered to Tranquil , Dr. Campbell shows how a remark, tone of voice, facial expression, or other interpersonal cue can activate a deep-seated memory of a past wound. By recognizing this dynamic, we can soothe our upset feelings, heal our childhood fears, resolve disagreements, and restore connection. Dr. Campbell offers a no-blame approach to conflicts and misunderstandings, empowering us to prevent triggers from ruining our relationships. She emphasizes that when we compassionately understand the roots of our trigger reactions, we can also better understand the actions of those around us. As a result, we become stronger and more resilient when facing any upsetting interaction or unwanted surprise. Working with Dr. Campbell's tools, we expand the size of the world we can comfortably deal with, and learn to take in stride the things we used to avoid.