Triggers and Transformation: Managing Rage After Trauma
Tue Sep 09 2025
Triggers and Transformation: Managing Rage After TraumaIn this episode of the FOF podcast, sexual trauma specialists Claire Horner and Dr. SaDohl Jones discuss anger and rage, particularly in the context of healing from sexual trauma. They explore the differences between anger and rage, the impact of past experiences on current emotions, and the role of triggers such as loss, trust issues, and hypervigilance. They also delve into the influence of sensory inputs and unmet expectations on rage, emphasizing the importance of understanding and managing these intense emotions. The episode aims to create a space for survivors to recognize their feelings, identify triggers, and explore healthy expressions of rage.01:52 Today's Topic: Rage and Anger03:32 Understanding Rage in Relationships07:15 Triggers and Responses13:51 The Role of Safety in Rage18:33 Understanding Incongruence in Emotions19:08 Identifying Triggers and Intense Anger19:49 Healthy Expression of Rage20:46 The Role of Senses in Anger and Rage20:58 Loss and Secondary Trauma23:27 Attachment Styles and Rage23:40 Physical and Sensory Triggers27:22 Unmet Expectations and Anger28:51 Motherhood and Emotional Reactions31:46 Conclusion and Upcoming Live Discussion September 23, 2025
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Triggers and Transformation: Managing Rage After TraumaIn this episode of the FOF podcast, sexual trauma specialists Claire Horner and Dr. SaDohl Jones discuss anger and rage, particularly in the context of healing from sexual trauma. They explore the differences between anger and rage, the impact of past experiences on current emotions, and the role of triggers such as loss, trust issues, and hypervigilance. They also delve into the influence of sensory inputs and unmet expectations on rage, emphasizing the importance of understanding and managing these intense emotions. The episode aims to create a space for survivors to recognize their feelings, identify triggers, and explore healthy expressions of rage.01:52 Today's Topic: Rage and Anger03:32 Understanding Rage in Relationships07:15 Triggers and Responses13:51 The Role of Safety in Rage18:33 Understanding Incongruence in Emotions19:08 Identifying Triggers and Intense Anger19:49 Healthy Expression of Rage20:46 The Role of Senses in Anger and Rage20:58 Loss and Secondary Trauma23:27 Attachment Styles and Rage23:40 Physical and Sensory Triggers27:22 Unmet Expectations and Anger28:51 Motherhood and Emotional Reactions31:46 Conclusion and Upcoming Live Discussion September 23, 2025