PTSD / Trauma~15 min

Trigger Discrimination Worksheet (Then vs Now)

Identify triggers that activate trauma memories and systematically compare the original trauma context with the present reality to reduce flashback intensity.

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When something triggers a trauma memory, your brain responds as if the danger is happening right now. This worksheet helps you identify the trigger, recall what was happening during the trauma (then), and list all the ways the present moment is different (now). Practising this discrimination helps your brain update the memory so the trigger loses its power over time.

Trigger Discrimination Records

Then vs Now

Record 1 of 1

Trigger

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Distress (0–100)

THEN (During the Trauma)

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NOW (Present Reality)

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After

Distress now (0–100)

Trigger

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Distress (0–100)

THEN (During the Trauma)

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NOW (Present Reality)

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After

Distress now (0–100)

Reflection

What are your most common triggers?

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What are the strongest 'now' cues that help you ground?

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Trigger Discrimination Worksheet (Then vs Now)

Trigger Discrimination Records

Trigger

THEN (During the Trauma)

NOW (Present Reality)

After

Trigger

THEN (During the Trauma)

NOW (Present Reality)

After

Reflection

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