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Triggers, defenses, dissonance and the mechanics of reaction.
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Triggers & Reactions
An emotional trigger is a word, situation, memory, or other cue that brings up an emotional response. How we react depends on the situation, our experiences, and what the moment means to us — it does not always point to something unresolved in the past.
Patterns, Defenses & Habits
The discomfort that arises when actions and beliefs — or self-image — conflict, like holding a view while doing the opposite. The tension often pushes people to change either the behavior or the story they tell about it.