Coping Strategies
Objective: The worksheet aims to explain the concept of different coping strategies to learners.
Content and methods: It defines a selected coping strategy. Methods include matching situations to strategies and open-ended questions for personal reflection.
Competencies:
- Understanding psychological concepts
- Self-reflection
- Analysis of behaviors
Target group and level: Students and trainees
SDG:
- 3: Good health and well-being: The worksheet promotes awareness of mental health and stress management.
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Target group and level
Students and trainees
Subjects
Health and Social CarePedagogyPsychology
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Coping Strategies
Emotion-Oriented Coping
Sometimes you can't change a stressful situation directly (e.g., illness, separation, exam). In these cases, emotion-oriented coping can help: strategies that enable us to manage our feelings better.
Various examples:
| Strategy | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance | Accepting the reality of the situation | “It's hard, but I can do it.” |
| Positive Distraction | Engaging in enjoyable activities to divert attention | “I go for a walk to clear my head.” |
| Positive Reinterpretation | Viewing the situation in a positive light | “This challenge strengthens my abilities.” |
| Seeking Social Support | Talking about feelings with friends or family | “I tell my friend about my worries.” |
| Self-Care | Doing something good for yourself to stabilize emotions | “I treat myself to a relaxing bath.” |
Read the following situations and decide which form of coping is appropriate.
Match the situations with the appropriate coping strategies.
Emotion-Oriented Coping Reminder
Embrace Acceptance, Distract Positively, Reinterpret Challenges, Seek Support, and Self-Care.