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
Gratefulness
During times of trauma and suffering, remind yourself of what is going well and recognize what you can be grateful for at that moment. -Dr.
Mindfulness & Worries
Mindfulness is taking a break from your worries. -Thich Nhat Hanh
Trauma & Anger
-How has your trauma impacted your anger? What are you angry about? -Dr. P -How can you gently embrace your anger and redirect it into