How to stop being triggered Lauren Nanson TEDxSouthHowardAvenue

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You may think your triggers are justified, but what if they distort reality and don't work in your favor? Being able to resist these reactionary thoughts and feelings and stay in control is easier said than done. Lauren Nanson shares her trigger journey and the passion she relied on to reset her narrative. Ultimately, developing resilience techniques to help young people navigate an increasingly triggering culture and become mentally strong. Lauren Nanson is a resilience coach and speaker who specializes in helping teens recover from obstacles and mental setbacks. Lauren had to overcome cancer early in her life, and the mental difficulties of the situation challenged her to develop resilience techniques that she continues to use today. After seeing the toll the pandemic was taking on young people's mental health, she decided to use the lessons of her own endurance to help those affected. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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