Karen,
Dealing with triggers is tough - as many of them are unconscious for most folks and not always rooted in trauma but can be the result of cumulative stress (i.e. "like that jerk boss that "triggers you" when he starts with his patronizing tone of voice"). I encourage people to think about embedding practices of regulation into staff time and also strengthening conditions for psychological safety as a means of diminishing the likelihood of triggering others into their fight, flight, or freeze reactions.
Big Think has an excellent primer on creating psychological safety in groups. In terms of practices that regulate the nervous system or stress response, I like the diagram of the Tree for Contemplative Practice. The Center for Contemplative Practice grew out of the work by Sharon Salzberg - best known for her loving kindness meditation.
Both of these are great jumping off points for thinking about safety in groups and practices that regulate the nervous system. If you want a more in depth discussion, let me know (emily@herethisnow.org).
Best of luck,
Emily Daniels
www.herethisnow.org
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