Shrinkle #34 · Habits and change · 5 letters
Adaptive coping
Ways of handling stress that help you in the long run, like problem-solving, reaching out or looking at things differently. It is often contrasted with coping that brings quick relief but costs you later.
In the room
A therapist might map out someone's go-to ways of handling hard days, then look at which ones help and which ones backfire.
Something a client might say
“Instead of drinking after a bad day, I call my mate and go for a run.”
An illustrative line, not a real client.
Related ideas
Coping strategies · Resilience · Maladaptive coping
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