Coping Meta Category
Actions and habits used to manage stress, process emotions, and navigate life's challenges, serving as a bridge between feeling overwhelmed and regaining control
Proactive and constructive strategies that help address the source of stress or mitigate its impact
Taking direct action to address challenges and create solutions
Actively reaching out to others for help, guidance, or emotional support
Engaging in present-moment awareness without judgment
Engaging in exercise or movement to manage stress
Strategies involving physical or emotional distancing from stressors
Strategies that offer temporary relief but exacerbate stress and emotional challenges long-term