Coping Strategies
This coping strategy involves taking direct action to eliminate or reduce the stressor itself.
What is problem-focused coping? (or Solution-Focused coping)
Getting 7–9 hours of this each night is a cornerstone of self-care.
What is sleep?
Imposter syndrome often makes people feel like this, despite evidence of competence.
What is a fraud?
This girl group told us “Don’t go chasing waterfalls.”
Who are TLC?
Will Smith starred in this sitcom set in Bel-Air.
What is The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air?
Turning to trusted friends, family, or mentors for comfort and understanding is an example of this coping style.
What is emotion-focused coping?
This practice involves focusing on the present moment without judgment.
What is mindfulness?
The term “imposter phenomenon” was first coined in this decade.
What is the 1970s?
Tupac Shakur’s famous “California Love” featured this rapper.
Who is Dr. Dre?
This show followed Steve Urkel and the Winslow family.
What is Family Matters?
This maladaptive coping style reduces distress temporarily but often worsens problems in the long run.
What is avoidant coping?
Alternating between tensing and releasing muscle groups to reduce tension is known as this technique
What is progressive muscle relaxation?
High-achieving individuals often attribute success to this, rather than ability.
What is luck?
Brandy starred in this hit TV show while also topping R&B charts.
What is Moesha?
Queen Latifah starred in this sitcom about friends living in New York.
What is Living Single?
Changing the way you interpret a stressful situation to see it in a more manageable or positive way is called this.
What is cognitive reappraisal (or positive reframing)?
Writing down three things you’re grateful for each night is an example of this coping strategy
What is gratitude journaling?
This common symptom of imposter syndrome involves fear of being “found out.”
What is exposure anxiety (or fear of exposure)?
This Lauryn Hill album won five Grammys in 1999
What is The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill?
This Cosby Show spin-off focused on life at Hillman College.
What is A Different World?
This coping approach emphasizes building long-term resilience by integrating healthy routines, social support, and meaning-making, and is often contrasted with short-term stress relief methods.
What is proactive coping (or anticipatory coping)?
Saying “no” to extra commitments and protecting your personal time is an example of this self-care strategy.
What is boundary-setting?
Research shows imposter syndrome disproportionately affects women and members of these groups.
What are underrepresented racial/ethnic groups?
This hip hop duo released “It’s All About the Benjamins” in 1997.
Who are Puff Daddy & The Family (featuring The LOX, Lil’ Kim, and The Notorious B.I.G.)?
This sitcom featured LL Cool J as a charming ladies’ man living with his aunt.
What is In the House?