The Trigger Map: Understanding What Sets You Off and How to Take Your Power Back (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798195411077)

The Trigger Map: Understanding What Sets You Off and How to Take Your Power Back

by Karla K. McNeese, LMAC

Why do you react so strongly... even when you know better?

Why do the same patterns keep showing up-no matter how much you've worked on yourself?

And most importantly...
how do you finally break the cycle?

The Trigger Map is your guide to understanding the emotional reactions that seem to come out of nowhere-but actually have deep roots.

If you've ever:

• overreacted and later thought, "Why did I do that?"
• felt stuck in cycles of anxiety, anger, or shutdown
• struggled with self-sabotage, unhealthy coping habits, or relapse
• done the "inner work" but still feel reactive in the moment

...this book will help you connect the dots.

Inside, you'll learn how to:

• Identify your emotional, environmental, and thought-based triggers
• Understand how past experiences shape present reactions
• Interrupt patterns before they spiral
• Regulate your emotions without suppressing them
• Replace self-sabotaging habits with healthier responses
• Build awareness that leads to real, lasting change

This isn't just a book you read.

It's a book you use.

With real-life examples, reflection prompts, and simple exercises in every chapter, you'll begin to recognize your patterns-and respond differently in real time.

Keywords: emotional triggers, self-sabotage, addiction recovery, emotional regulation, trauma healing, CBT tools, mindfulness, women's mental health, personal growth

Author: Karla K. McNeese
ISBN-13: 9798195411077
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 05/03/2026
Pages: 34
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.23lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.07d