Positive Coping Strategy: Cognitive
Emotional Coping Strategies
Behavioral Coping Strategies
Social Coping Strategies
Physical Coping Strategies
100

This positive coping strategy is defined as encouraging and reassuring yourself with affirmations and optimistic statements to boost confidence and resilience 

Positive self-talk

100

This emotional coping strategy includes  Using slow, controlled breaths to activate relaxation and reduce stress and anxiety. 

Deep breathing

100

This positive coping strategy includes Stepping away from a situation to clear the mind and reduce stress. 

Taking a Break

100

This positive social coping strategy includes Sharing thoughts and feelings with someone who provides support and understanding. 

Talking to a Trusted Friend or Family Member

100

This positive coping strategy is when a student can participate in after-school sports or dance classes to release energy and improve mood 

Exercising

200

This positive coping strategy entails looking at a stressful situation from a different, more positive perspective to reduce its emotional impact. 

Reframing the situation

200

This emotional coping strategy includes Systematically tensing and relaxing different muscle groups to release tension and promote relaxation

Progressive muscle relaxation

200

This positive coping strategy includes  Engaging in physical activity by walking to improve mood and reduce stress. 

Going for a Walk

200

This positive coping strategy involves Seeking support from trusted adults for guidance and help with emotional challenges. 

Reaching Out to a Teacher or Counselor

200

This positive coping strategy involves performing gentle movements to relieve muscle tension and promote relaxation.  

Stretching

300

This positive coping strategy includes identifying and questioning irrational or unhelpful thoughts and replacing them with more balanced, realistic ones 

Challenging negative thoughts

300

This emotional coping strategy includes Mentally picturing a peaceful or positive scene to create a sense of calm and comfort.

Visualization/imagery

300

This positive coping strategy includes Playing soothing sounds to create a peaceful atmosphere and alleviate stress. 

Listening to Calming Music

300

This positive coping strategy involves Connecting with others who share similar experiences to provide mutual assistance and encouragement

Joining a Support Group

300

This positive coping strategy involves ensuring adequate REM time to support emotional and physical health

Getting Enough Sleep

400

This positive coping strategy includes focusing on and appreciating the positive aspects of life, which can shift attention away from stressors 

Practicing gratitude

400

This emotional coping strategy includes Writing down thoughts and feelings to process emotions, gain insight, and relieve stress. 

Jounraling

400

This positive coping strategy includes Participating in enjoyable activities to express oneself and relieve stress.

Engaging in a Hobby or Creative Activity

400

This positive coping strategy involves Engaging in group activities that promote social interaction and a sense of belonging.

Participating in Community Activities

400

This positive coping strategy involves Consuming nutritious sustenance to keep up overall your physical systems

 Eating a Healthy Diet

500

This is why cognitive coping strategies are important

Cognitive coping strategies involve changing the way you think about a situation to reduce stress and improve emotional well-being

500

Emotional coping strategies are important because they

help regulate and manage emotional responses to stress to help you identify and name your emotions to find solutions

500

Behavioral coping strategies are important because 

help regulate and manage behavioral responses to stress so your actions and plans can address the emotions you are trying to regulate

500

Cognitive coping strategies are important because 

they help you to identify the emotion you are experiencing and adjust your thought process to address emotional regulation

500

Physical coping strategies are important because they 

help you to manage your body's responses to your emotions and then to help them regulate those responses to push you toward the positive

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