Coping

coping strategies

problem-focused

emotion-focused

meaning-focused

coping behaviors

positive

art therapy

counseling

physical activity

spiritual resources

social support

prayer

education

maladaptive

avoidance

attacking/bullying

compartmentalizing

dependency

self-harm

violence

regresion

emotional outburst

denial

define

response to a difficult situation (internal or external) that are perceived as beyond individual's current resources

assessment

thoughts

behaviors

Scope of Coping Continuum

ineffective/maladaptive

all degrees in between

effective/adaptive