Triggers Study Guide: Exchanging Parents' Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses

I was desperate for change I didn't like the mom I was becoming. I read the first chapter and was irritated with the format because it reminded me of school study books which I hated doing. I thought I wasted our money but then i was determined to finish the book since I did spend the money. As I read on I found connection and even cried because I realized out of the whole book I could relate, learn different was how to deal with the struggles and had sound doctrine to study further in the Bible. I also realized the reason I was so discouraged at the start of the book was because I was exhausted physically, mentally, and spiritually and this book challenges you to help you change your trigger reactions. And at the time I just didn't feel like I could do the work. But I did I choose to read 1 chapter a day while nursing and some days I found myself not wanting to put the book down. It has helped me gradually make changes and control my emotional triggers and speak kinder and work towards approaching situations with more love. There were probably about 3 chapters I couldn't relate to or gain help from in the whole book at this time but that's not to say as years pass I won't be able to relate and find them helpful down the road. If you are a Christian mom or a mom interested in finding Christs ways in parenting I recommend this book to help through those tough seasons raising littles.

I knew something had to change when I looked at my son's face after one of my epic blow ups. I saw fear and then I saw sadness...not what I wanted to see. But how was I to change? I would get so frustrated at my two boys when I was seeming to constantly have to repeat myself. Was I the only mom to feel this way? To react this way? I was ashamed and felt like there was nothing I could do to change...that is about the same time that God put this book and a group of moms feeling the exact same way in my life! Triggers, has shown me that I am not alone in me reactions but that I can overcome them by leaning in to God's promises and wrapping my self and my boys in God's amazing grace. Reading the book really helped set the tone for change in our home. Reading the book the first time was eye opening and gave me hope that I could love my boys while still bringing discipline with out the anger. I am still learning though. So I reading the book a second time but this time using the Study Guide. The Study Guide is really helping the changes sink in because it allows me to pause and ask tough questions to myself and gives me even more biblical guidance, planting deeper the seeds of change I have been longing for! Thank you to Wendy and Amber for baring their souls and sharing their struggles with us moms to give us hope covered in grace as we all learn to love our kids more like our Heavenly Father loves.

Just finished this book it was great! We did a book study group and read and discussed 2 chapters per week. I know it recommends doing a chapter a day and I think that is totally doable as the chapters are nice and short! We just did 2 a week for discussion purposes. Great practical advice and stories for their lives tied in with biblical perspective and verses from the Bible. When selecting a book for a biblical book study it’s hard to filter what’s actually Gods truths and this book is! The authors do a great job of bringing every issue we face back to relying on Christ for our strength and humbling ourselves to be the Godly mother’s we all want to be.

I'm doing a discipleship one-on-one with a friend of mine and she has referred this book to a lot of people. It is helpful in it's straight to the point language, while still showing a true kindness. My children are grown, but it has really helped me to look back realistically and forgive myself of my mistakes.

I'm grateful for the wisdom and compassion shown in this book. So glad I read it.

Did not realise it was the study guide so still have to buy the actual book.

Words would fail to explain the change that this book has brought to my life! I've struggled for so long with my anger. Generation after generation it has followed my family. And my girls had learned to handle their emotions the same. I needed help! I prayed for it! I pleaded for it! I wanted to stop, but I just couldn't seem to change! After nearly 10 yrs of shame & disappointment in myself, my eyes are finally opened! Through the working of the Holy Spirit & this study guide along with the book, I am bearing fruit! Good fruit! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this study guide & book! All glory to God!

I’m LOVING this book! Probably one of the best parenting books out there! It’s really helping me slow down and take a look at our challenges and how we can work on them together. The study guide is a definite must! You’re jipping yourself if you don’t get it! A friend and I are meeting once a week to talk about it together. It’s great for that or solo. Either way you won’t be disappointed!

Parenting can become very challenging. This books is a guide to healthy parenting. It is not just about reading but it makes what you read practical. The reader is given some questions to reflect on and there is plenty of space to write your thoughts. The spiritual approach of the authors makes it perfect for believers. I think it’s worth a try for non-believers too ;)

Probably most parents need it. Especially if you were raised in unstable home

This is an excellent book! I have learned so much a definite must have

If you are not a religious person, don’t buy this book.