Adaptive and Maladaptive Coping Strategies

Coping

Efforts to manage stress demands effectively.

Adaptive Coping

Healthful strategies improving mental and physical health.

Maladaptive Coping

Ineffective strategies worsening stress and health.

Learned Helplessness

Giving up due to perceived lack of control.

Self-Indulgence

Temporary distractions like eating or shopping.

Self-Distraction

Engaging in activities to avoid stress thoughts.

Substance Use

Using drugs or alcohol to cope with stress.

Self-Blaming

Attributing failures to personal shortcomings.

Catastrophic Thinking

Focusing solely on negative outcomes.

Self-Delusion

Avoidance and unrealistic optimism about situations.

Rational-Emotive Therapy

Altering irrational thoughts to improve emotions.

Problem-Focused Coping

Systematic problem-solving to address stressors.

Active Coping

Taking direct action to improve stressful situations.

Emotional Intelligence

Understanding and managing emotions effectively.

Venting

Expressing negative feelings to relieve emotional pressure.

Forgiveness

Overcoming hostility for better mental adjustment.

Positive Reframing

Viewing stressors in a more positive light.

Acceptance

Acknowledging reality and adapting to it.

Meditation

Focusing attention to achieve relaxation and clarity.

Relaxation Techniques

Methods to reduce stress and promote calmness.

Humor

Using laughter to alleviate stress impact.

Seeking Help

Utilizing social support to manage stress.

Instrumental Support

Practical help provided during stressful times.

Emotional Support

Comfort and understanding from others.

Benson's Relaxation Response

Technique involving quietness and focus for relaxation.

Health Consequences of Internalizing

Increased stress-related health issues from suppression.

Optimal Margin of Illusion

Balance between self-perception and reality for health.