This or that?
Other common ways people describe a reaction or coping style as adaptive/maladaptive are healthy/unhealthy, effective/ineffective and
A) posiltive/negative; B) helpful/supporting
A) Postive/negative
also good/bad
What is the Meaning of ‘Coping’?
Coping refers to conscious strategies used to reduce unpleasant emotions.
list 3 examples of unhealthy Avoidance-Focused Coping Style methods
possible examples
substance abuse, excessive sleeping, denial, impulsive spending, overeating/binge eat, not eating, risky sexual behavior, self-harm, and more
adaptive coping includes reactions that are ______
a)effective
b)ineffective
Effective
they reduce distress in positive, healthy ways and help us get closer to our goals.
What does adaptive mean when we talk about adaptive and maladaptive coping?
Adaptive coping strategies are aligned with the stressor and aim to reduce emotional stress Effective
3 examples of
Healthy emotion-focused coping
Cognitive reframing, meditation, relaxation techniques, self-affirmations, positive thinking, journaling, and more
An example of Unhealthy problem-focused coping is:
A) planning solutions, and choosing a course of action B) overthinking or ruminating
B) Overthinking or ruminating
Explain the
Avoidance-Focused Coping Style
avoiding the stressor by pursuing an alternate person or task; finding a distraction
*this can be maladaptive if the issue/emotions are never dealt with
With Healthy avoidance-focused coping, they are many way to use Controlled distraction
3 examples are:
Painting, reading, watching tv, listening to music, playing a video game
Controlled = in moderation
An example of a Social Coping (Support-seeking) is
A) Going through a divorce and seeking the advice/comfort of a divorced friend; B) Losing a loved one and seeking out opportunities to be alone.
A
getting help/support from the community (other people)
What does "Meaning-Focused Coping Style" include?
Cognitive strategies to process and make sense of the meaning of a situation
3 examples or steps related to Healthy problem-focus coping
defining the problem, collecting the complete information, brainstorming, planning, and coming up with effective decisions to deal with the challenge
Emotion-focused coping styles include skills that help manage _______ stressors like negative self-talk.
a) outside/external
b) inner/internal
Inner/Internal
Being bullied, getting evicted, or someone yelling insults at you are examples of situations when you would likely use __________ coping skills.
A) emotion-focused; B) problem focused; C) both
problem-focused
Depending on whether the situation causes emotional stress that we turn inward (self-blame, shame, etc.)
sometimes it's Both
3 examples of
Healthy meaning-focused coping
Find the good in difficult times, gratitude, recognizing growth durng adversity, relying on one's faith