Understanding and Managing Emotional Triggers

Course Description:
This course offers a comprehensive exploration into the psychological and behavioural foundations of emotional triggers. Participants will examine how emotional responses are shaped by past experiences, internal beliefs, and interpersonal dynamics. Through evidence-based theories and practical applications, the course provides the tools required to identify, understand, and manage emotional triggers in personal and professional settings. Emphasis will be placed on enhancing emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and adaptive coping strategies to foster resilience and effective emotional regulation.

Course Objectives:
By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

1. Identify the psychological mechanisms underlying emotional triggers through analysis of emotional response patterns.
2. Explain the impact of personal history and belief systems on emotional reactivity using established emotional intelligence frameworks.
3. Distinguish between adaptive and maladaptive reactions to emotional stimuli in various contexts.
4. Apply appropriate self-regulation techniques to real-life scenarios involving emotional challenges.
5. Develop personalised strategies for managing emotional triggers to enhance interpersonal effectiveness and emotional well-being.

Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion, participants will:

1. Recognise the origins and expressions of emotional triggers within themselves and others.
2. Describe how cognitive, emotional, and behavioural processes interact in triggered states.
3. Differentiate between short-term coping mechanisms and long-term emotional regulation strategies.
4. Implement intervention methods that reduce the intensity and frequency of triggered responses.
5. Formulate sustainable emotional management plans tailored to specific environments or challenges.