Holidays & Trauma
Do you have trauma associated with certain holidays? Why or why not? If so, what can you do to re-create those holidays going forward in
Self-Esteem
What are the contributing factors to your self-esteem? Is it trauma-related? How do you obtain a healthy self-esteem? Who are you allowing to contribute to
Positivity & Productivity
Why is it crucial to find positivity and be productive despite trauma? What does it mean to be positive, if you are suffering? What are
Managing Distress After Mass Trauma
Summary of tips from American Psychological Association: -Talk about it. -Strive for balance. -Turn the news off and take a break! -Honor your feelings, the
Worrying About What Others Think/ Seeking Approval
Is worrying about what others (e.g., family, friends, etc.) think of you, trauma-related? Are you seeking approval from others? Why or why not? -Dr. P
Picking Our Battles
We are suppose to pick our battles. Why are we suppose to do this? How do you know which battles to pick and which are
Attachment to Ideas/Expectations
Attaching to ideas, situational desires or expectations can create suffering. -Buddhism Concept
Managing Your Time
How do you manage your time? Is it working? Decrease of time means increase of stress, which means increase of symptoms and not being able
Self-Forgiveness
As humans, we all make mistakes. How forgiving or unforgiving are you of yourself? Why or why not? Is your lack of forgiveness trauma-related? -Dr.