Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this video, we dive into practical ways to recognize when our nervous systems begin to shift into survival mode, including the three main categories of triggers.
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We offer 4 different levels of resources, courses and programs for Complex Trauma Recovery, from introductory personal recovery to programs for professionals in the mental health space. Visit our website to explore all of our resources: timfletcher.ca
Join our Community! bit.ly/join-the-community-tf
🎧Watch or listen to the Time With Tim Podcast: youtube.com/@TimeWithTimPodcast
Find us on Instagram, Tiktok, Facebook and more here: https://linktr.ee/Tim_Fletcher
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Chapters
00:00 - Introduction to Nervous System Management
01:01 - The Importance of Mapping Triggers
02:08 - Category 1: Intense, Sudden Triggers (Injustice, Disrespect, Shame)
05:10 - Category 2: Prolonged Painful Emotions and Grief
06:03 - Category 3: Unmet Core Needs
06:54 - Transitioning Roles: The "Lock System" Analogy
10:41 - Understanding "Above the Line" vs. "Below the Line"
11:24 - Identifying Physical Early Warning Signs
13:14 - Shifts in Attention and Connection
15:01 - Emotional and Communicative Warning Signs
17:21 - Changes in Thinking and Perspective
18:08 - Behavioral Warning Signs and Hyper-Productivity
19:21 - Conclusion and Preview of the Next Lesson
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Tim Fletcher is not a doctor or licensed therapist; he is a counsellor in Canada and has worked with people with Complex Trauma and Addiction for decades. Tim’s videos are for informational purposes only to provide understanding, learning, and awareness about complex trauma. No information published here can replace professional evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment.
#complextrauma #mentalhealth #nervoussystem #boundaries #emotionaldysregulation
In this video, we dive into practical ways to recognize when our nervous systems begin to shift into survival mode, including the three main categories of triggers.
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We offer 4 different levels of resources, courses and programs for Complex Trauma Recovery, from introductory personal recovery to programs for professionals in the mental health space. Visit our website to explore all of our resources: timfletcher.ca
Join our Community! bit.ly/join-the-community-tf
🎧Watch or listen to the Time With Tim Podcast: youtube.com/@TimeWithTimPodcast
Find us on Instagram, Tiktok, Facebook and more here: https://linktr.ee/Tim_Fletcher
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Chapters
00:00 - Introduction to Nervous System Management
01:01 - The Importance of Mapping Triggers
02:08 - Category 1: Intense, Sudden Triggers (Injustice, Disrespect, Shame)
05:10 - Category 2: Prolonged Painful Emotions and Grief
06:03 - Category 3: Unmet Core Needs
06:54 - Transitioning Roles: The "Lock System" Analogy
10:41 - Understanding "Above the Line" vs. "Below the Line"
11:24 - Identifying Physical Early Warning Signs
13:14 - Shifts in Attention and Connection
15:01 - Emotional and Communicative Warning Signs
17:21 - Changes in Thinking and Perspective
18:08 - Behavioral Warning Signs and Hyper-Productivity
19:21 - Conclusion and Preview of the Next Lesson
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Tim Fletcher is not a doctor or licensed therapist; he is a counsellor in Canada and has worked with people with Complex Trauma and Addiction for decades. Tim’s videos are for informational purposes only to provide understanding, learning, and awareness about complex trauma. No information published here can replace professional evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment.
#complextrauma #mentalhealth #nervoussystem #boundaries #emotionaldysregulation
