Trauma & Tragedy
In the midst of tragedy-trauma, the American Psychological Association suggests the following: talk about it, strive for balance, turn off news & take a break,
Daily Mindfulness
Incorporate practicing daily mindfulness. This could be in a form of exercise, taking a walk and paying attention to the nature around you, sipping on
Your Best Self
Psychologically, what does your best self look like? How can you be your best self more often? -Dr. P
Brainstorm options
Identify the problem. Brainstorm your options, keeping self-care in mind. Try out your solutions. Re-visit brainstorm options as needed. -Dr. P
Mindfully Grateful
Be mindfully grateful for every detailed aspect of your life (e.g., roof over your head, food on the table, warm water for showers, drinking water,
Mindful Thoughts
Be mindful of your initial thoughts of the day when you first get out of bed in the morning and be mindful of the final
Making decisions while well-grounded
When making important decisions or commitments, make sure you are well-grounded and in a positive or neutral state of mind. -Dr. P
Processing vs Rumination
What is the difference between processing vs rumination? Do you process or ruminate your trauma? Or both? -Dr. P
Worries
What kinds of worries do you have? Are they trauma-related? How do you manage these worries? -Dr. P