In this episode, I teach you everything you need to know about trigger warnings: what they are, what they aim to do, and what research has to say about it all.Trigger warnings are well-meaning efforts to consider the effects of discussing heavy topics. But study after study has shown that trigger warnings have no positive effect on mental health for anyone, let alone people experiencing PTSD. Trigger warnings are a direct violation of what psychologists teach us about trauma, harm, and healing. This episode is a brief, intriguing look at how I came to the conclusion that trigger warnings do more harm than good.Sources:What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy? By the American Psychological AssociationWhat if Trigger Warnings Don’t Work? by Jeannie Suk GersenThe Coddling of the American Mind by Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan HaidtWhy Trigger Warnings are Really So Controversial, Explained by Libby NelsonRemembering Trauma by Richard McNallyYour listen next list:Tone Policing: Problematic Prejudice or Reasonable Request for Respect? on Apple & SpotifyImportant Terms You Should Know (That Are Often Misused) on Apple & SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.