“Coping Mode” Worksheet
Is something bothering you? Have you encountered a problem? Do you feel as though you’ve hit a roadblock?
If the answer to any of these questions is “yes”, it’s time to go into coping mode!
This can help when you feel overwhelmed and want to regain at least some control. This is called being resilient, having the ability to bounce back from a situation or feeling that is adversely affecting you. Going into coping mode helps you to move away from the feelings of being controlled by what’s going on, and move towards the strategies that will help you get back in at least some types of control.
You’ll be telling yourself, “I am going into coping mode– to figure out what I need to do to help myself, and to better manage the situation, right now!”
Directions: Any time you feel you need to go into “coping mode,” complete the following:
Reason I need to go into coping mode: _____________________________________________________________________________
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What am I trying to accomplish? ________________________________________________________________________________
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What are the different things I might do to accomplish this? (Then prioritize the options.)
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What is my plan? (How am I going to get started, and what exactly am I going to do?)
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What are the results of my plan? ________________________________________________________________________________
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Please don’t hesitate to contact us for assistance in learning how to go into, and benefit from, coping mode!
How Can We Help?
Many people from all over the world have benefited from the successful, strategy-packed mental health services offered by The Coping Counselors at the Center for Coping. You can, too!
- If you have questions about any of the issues you are dealing with, why not set up a free, no-obligation consultation with one of our Coping Counselors?
- Simply call us at (516) 822-3131, with any questions or to set up your free appointment.
- Or e-mail us at info@coping.com. We’ll be happy to respond to your e-mail.
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