“Know your audience” and curb your expectations based on that in order to minimize your disappointment/suffering; this does not mean lowering one’s standards. -Dr. P

“…what it’s about is not giving up. If you have a dream, fight for it. There’s a discipline for passion. And it is not about

How can you mindfully be kinder to yourself? -Dr. P

“We need some joy and happiness to give us the strength to transform suffering.” -Thich Nhat Hanh

New life experiences creates new memories, which reduces the power of negative memories…and it expands the mind to be more flexible with the unknown and

How does your trauma impact your ability to be patient? Why does your trauma impact your ability to be patient? What do you need to

How has your trauma impacted how you perceive sex and how you relate to sex? -Dr. P

What is your spiritual journey in relation to your trauma? -Dr. P

Be mindful, slow down, don’t rush everywhere, plan ahead. Rushing increases stress, which increases anxiety. Mindfulness decreases stress, which decreases anxiety and gives you more