Eiko Fried ʕ•ᴥ•ʔNov 14, 2022

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!

Show threadRebecca M. TownsendNov 14, 2022
@eikofried I had first been exposed to the concept (but not the phrase) in my preservice teaching education in early 90s. It was good practice, my profs explained, to introduce subject matter to students rather than spring subjects on them. In this way, explained my favorite prof, the late Dr. Ken Brown, students could focus on what they are to learn rather than focus on their surprise or other emotional response.
Show threadRebecca M. TownsendNov 14, 2022

@eikofried what's more, thinking of #Introductions as #rhetoric helps teachers remember that the introduction (or cw or tw) function rhetorically. They connect the speaker with the audience, help with ethos, provide context & overview of where what comes next fits in with what has been happening.

The term "trigger" feels pathologizing. "Introductions" is a generic (as in #genre) way to accomplish much of what tw or CW do w/o the added baggage.

Show threadBea Res
@RMTownsend @eikofried welcome to Mastodon, Rebecca! 🤗
Nov 15, 2022 at 12:14amWeb
Show threadRebecca M. TownsendNov 15, 2022

@beatrice @eikofried and welcome to you too!

It's pretty nice here.