We're discussing #TriggerWarnings today. I know a bit about the recent empirical literature & evidence, & want to make sure pro-TW viewpoints are reflected in our discussions as well. Can you help out?
I'm particular interested in TWs in the context of clinical psych masters. Specifically
1) why should TWs be included
2) how should they look like
3) what is their exact function
Thanks!
@eikofried I liked Danielle Navarro's description of content warnings for Mastodon as a way of thinking about it in digital space https://blog.djnavarro.net/posts/2022-11-03_what-i-know-about-mastodon/
I have also come to think this: In therapy/based on literature we target avoidance. But this is a consensual treatment relationship. When a CW/TW is framed as a heads-up, in a matter of fact way I'd like to think it can serve as respectful acknowledgement w/o encouraging avoidance
@Nattonge @eikofried Also, CWs as used here (there is content, pick whether you want it or not) is functionally different than TWs as studied AFAIK (content is coming whether you like it or not, but here's a warning).
I'm not sure that choosing not to engage in material that annoys you (for example) has much to do with avoidance that maintains psychological symptoms...
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