Turning Triggers Into Teachers - Negative Affect and Emotional Intelligence

Vet Staff

Have you ever felt knocked off balance by a difficult life event or emotional outburst? What if, instead of being victims of these occasional triggers, we could develop the skills to harness them as teachers on our path to growth?

In the latest episode of the Vet Staff Podcast, host Julie South examines this compelling concept of transforming our triggers to build emotional resilience. With an influx of calls from veterinarians blaming external factors for their struggles, she spotlights the critical need for inner work and self-inquiry.

This episode promises a way forward, guiding on how to break free from self-destructive patterns. Want to build self-awareness around your emotional triggers? Keep reading for an overview of the key takeaways.

Defining Negative Affect

• Involves emotions like anger, anxiety, guilt
• Suppressing makes things worse long-term

Childhood Coping Strategies

• We often maintain unhealthy mechanisms from early on
• Need to take responsibility as adults

Blaming Others and Geographical Escapes

• Repeating negative cycles in new places without self-work
• Dangers of “doing a geographical”

Building Emotional Intelligence

• Introduces tool “DISC Flow” to understand behavioural triggers
• Fosters self-awareness and communication skills

By courageously examining our triggers, we can unlock lasting resilience.
Satisfy your intrigue by listening now to learn constructive strategies.

About DISC-Flow®
DISC is a research-backed and science-based personality profiling tool used to understand our behaviours, communication styles, and work preferences. It’s about understanding what makes you – and the people you work with – tick.
Julie South is a DISC Flow® Certified Trainer, who describes DISC-Flow® profiling as being like having a cheat sheet to better understand yourself and other people. When you know this, it helps you play to your personality strengths, work better in teams, and communicate better.
If you’re keen to find out what your personal DISC type is, what type of leader you are, or what your clinic’s team composition looks like, then get in touch with Julie to find out what's involved.
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