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Resilience & Coping

Resilience and effective coping can help people adapt to challenges, hardship, and change. Find research, insights, and practical strategies to build resilience and strengthen coping skills.

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Resilience theory

Resilience Theory: Core Concepts & Research Insights

As a trauma therapist, I’ve witnessed the profound ways abuse, heartbreak, tragedy, and grief can shatter[...]
Coping skills

8 Coping Skills Worksheets for Adults and Youth (+ PDFs)

No matter how much we study, plan, and prepare, life will inevitably throw us curveballs. When[...]
Mental health games and activities

20 Mental Health Activities, Games & Worksheets (& PDF)

Mental health and wellbeing are often the primary concerns of clients seeking a service from helping[...]
Mental Health Questions

60 Thoughtful Mental Health Questions for Clients

We all have our good days and bad days. It is becoming common to take a[...]
How to be mentally strong

How to Be Mentally Strong & Build Mental Toughness

As a vital element of my doctorate research into human performance, I spoke to many mentally[...]
Embrace Change

How to Encourage Clients to Embrace Change

Many of us struggle with change, especially when it’s imposed upon us rather than chosen. Yet[...]
Understanding mental health stigma

Understanding Mental Health Stigma: 17 Ways to Reduce It

Have you ever been scarred by a damaging label? If so, you know the discomfort, shame,[...]
Unhealthy coping mechanisms

10 Most Common Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms: A List

Life entails a wide tapestry of different experiences. Some of those are pleasant, some sad, others[...]
Healthy coping mechanisms

Healthy Coping Mechanisms: 9 Adaptive Strategies to Try

Have you ever watched in amazement as a family member or acquaintance overcame seemingly insurmountable obstacles[...]

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