Coping means using your thoughts and actions to handle tough situations inside and outside of yourself. This is different from “defense mechanisms,” which are automatic responses you might not even realize you’re doing. The goal of coping is to make stress go away or become easier to handle.

When something stressful happens, the different ways people deal with it are called “coping styles.” Knowing how to cope is really important for keeping your mind and emotions in good shape. It helps you bounce back from tough times and deal with life’s difficulties in a healthy and flexible way.

Here is a resource sheet with several coping strategies – one for each letter of the alphabet! This week try to spell out your name and try some new coping skills!

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK559031/

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