Feeling Safe
What can you do for yourself to feel safe, physically and emotionally? -Dr. P
Feeling Stuck
Where do you feel stuck in life? Why are you stuck? How can you “un-stuck” yourself? -Dr. P
Taking it Personally
What do you tend to take personally? How do you assess whether it is personal? Do you think your trauma was personal? How does your
Boundaries with Self & Others
Setting boundaries with oneself is good practice in setting boundaries with others. -Dr. P
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,