The Power Of Pause When We Are Triggered with Dr.Marcy Cole On Conscious Co-Parenting #shorts

Name: The Power Of Pause When We Are Triggered with Dr.Marcy Cole On Conscious Co-Parenting #shorts
Uploaded: 2023-05-07T10:45:01+00:00
Duration: 45 s
Channel: Claudia von Boeselager
Description: In this short, Dr. Marcy Cole explains how to manage emotional triggers through mindful pause. She advises that when feeling triggered—whether as a…

7 May 2023 · 1 min

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In this short, Dr. Marcy Cole explains how to manage emotional triggers through mindful pause. She advises that when feeling triggered—whether as a stepparent, a partner navigating separation or divorce, or a parent supporting a child’s big feelings—one should avoid reacting immediately. Instead, take a brief break, breathe, and treat the pause like a child’s timeout, using it as a supportive, non‑punitive tool to regain grounding before responding. The core message is that a simple breath can interrupt the trigger cycle, helping adults stay calm and act more thoughtfully in co‑parenting and conflict situations.

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We all can feel triggered, all of us. But if we can practice mindful strategies to attend to that, the power of pause, taking a breath, not trying to figure it out or work it out when we're triggered, taking a minor break. You know, we talk about timeouts for children, hopefully as a supportive tool, not as a punishment, but this is the same for us as adults. So I encourage whether you're a stepparent coming in or whether you're 2 people going through a separation or divorce, or whether you're trying to help your child deal with big feelings, try not to respond in the moment of being triggered. Step away, take a breath. A breath can be the interruption we need. Can feel a little bit more grounded in the moment.