Coping mechanisms, or coping skills, are behaviors that people engage in to help them deal with difficult or stressful situations and emotions. Some can be healthy, but others aren’t.
Available Treatment Options
Therapists and counselors often work with clients to discover what coping mechanisms they’re using and determine if they are helpful. With this information, the person and the therapist can develop different coping mechanisms that are less harmful, such as meditation, exercise, journaling, drawing, or time with family.
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Coping Skills
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My ideal client is struggling with performance-related issues. Whether that be a lack of confidence or motivation, negative self-talk, an inability to focus during performance, or unable to handle pressure situations. The use of self-reflection and and psychological skills interventions can help put yourself in the best position to succeed in any performance. Whether athletics, academics, work,...
