Emotional triggers are very dependent on each individual. For 99.9% of youth we present to (both sheltered and high risk) our programs are not only “not triggering” but empowering. We receive messages from students frequently thanking us for providing a message that finally convinces them that they are more than the bad things in their stories.
Even though it is rare for a student to be overwhelmed by a presentation, we preface each presentation by letting students know that if they do feel overwhelmed or uncomfortable at any point, they are free to let their teacher know to be excused. Typically these students are then directed to an on-campus social worker and parents notified.