TRAUMA Therapists Explain: Chocolate, Triggers, and Big Emotions at Easter | #TRIBE Talk - Ep. 26

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of TRIBE Talk, we explore why Easter can be unexpectedly challenging for children with trauma histories. With increased excitement, disrupted routines, sensory overload, and high levels of sugar, what looks like a fun day can quickly become overwhelming. We unpack how chocolate, anticipation, and change can act as powerful triggers, leading to big emotions and behaviours that may seem sudden or disproportionate.Through a trauma-informed and behavioural lens, we help adults understand what’s really happening underneath these reactions and how to respond in ways that support regulation rather than escalation. This episode offers practical, compassionate strategies to help children navigate Easter more successfully reducing stress, building predictability, and creating a sense of safety during what can otherwise be a difficult time.Here is the other video we mention: Peppa Pig and the Easter Egg Hunt: https://youtu.be/MUnu7dAYwFI