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.
Personal Growth
What does personal growth mean to you? What are your ways of gaining personal growth? -Dr. P
Silence of Noise as a Healer
We can heal ourselves more often by being in silence rather than being exposed to constant noise in our environment. Nature is the type of
Time as a Healer
Does “time” actually heal everything? Why or why not? What does that mean to you? Are there exceptions? If so, what are they and why?