ULO 6- Coping strategies (predictable and unpredictable life transitions)

Question 1

List emotion based coping strategies

Answer 1

• Distraction, e.g. keeping yourself busy to take your mind off the issue.
• Emotional disclosure, involves expressing strong emotions by talking or writing about negative events
• Praying for guidance and strength.
• Meditation, e.g. mindfulness.
• Eating more, e.g. comfort food.
• Drinking alcohol, using drugs.
• Journaling
• Cognitive reappraisal
• Suppressing (stopping/inhibition of) negative thoughts or emotions.