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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,
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
Psychologically, what does your best self look like? How can you be your best self more often? -Dr. P
Identify the problem. Brainstorm your options, keeping self-care in mind. Try out your solutions. Re-visit brainstorm options as needed. -Dr. P
When making important decisions or commitments, make sure you are well-grounded and in a positive or neutral state of mind. -Dr. P
What is the difference between processing vs rumination? Do you process or ruminate your trauma? Or both? -Dr. P
What kinds of worries do you have? Are they trauma-related? How do you manage these worries? -Dr. P
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.
-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