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You might believe your triggers are justified but what if they are distorting reality and not working in your favor? Being able to resist these reactionary thoughts and feelings and maintain control is easier said than done. Lauren Nanson shares her trigger journey and the passion she leaned into to reset her narrative. Ultimately, developing resilience techniques to help young people navigate an increasingly triggering culture and become mentally strong. Lauren Nanson is a resilience coach and speaker who specializes in helping adolescents recover from mental obstacles and setbacks. Lauren had to overcome cancer early on in life, and the mental difficulty of the situation challenged her to develop resilience techniques which she continues to use to this day. After seeing how the pandemic wreaked havoc on the mental health of young people, she set out to use the lessons of her own endurance to help those who were affected. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx