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.
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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
If you are looking for a Friendly, Personable, Accepting, Experienced & Skilled Counselor, look no further. For over 30 years, I have provided a cozy environment in which I've helped children, teens & adults successfully navigate & work through difficult life circumstances, emotional & behavioral problems, communication & relational conflicts, & social & self-esteem/self-confidence issues. Even...
Helping others to heal and move forward in life has been a personal mission of mine. Feeling trapped in the throws of addiction can leave one feeling hopeless, as if there is no future. The healing well works diligently with you to connect with the winner inside. We provide substance use therapy by assisting those in need to explore how use began, we provide substance use education through...
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Children and adolescents ages 3- 18 and family members. Helping clients mental, emotional, and behavioral health care services. Through counseling and therapy our goal is to help our clients develop coping skills, attitudes and positive experiences necessary to succeed in educational settings and lead happy, healthy, and productive lives. As one of the most experienced outpatient providers of...
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We may find ourselves entering therapy or seeking a psychological evaluation for a variety of reasons. We may experience significant life stressors or transitions we were not prepared to cope with. At times we may simply have negative or distorted thoughts that can contribute to depression, anxiety, or other overwhelming emotions. While there are many different modalities that can be effective ...
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I have experience working with populations that are in need of support to address mental health concerns or life transitions. This may include abuse/trauma, behavioral, family conflict, depression/ anxiety, self esteem issues, runaway, challenges of everyday living, etc. A lot of the time, people would like to have someone to talk to. Some people look for ways to take the next step in a better...
