Answer to Question #339062 in Psychology for prosper2000

Question

Problem/Emotion Focused Coping

After completing the readings, think of a time when you were under stress and you used problem-focused coping and/or emotion-focused coping. Explain the situation and discuss how your coping strategies affected your health. Also, consider approach vs. avoidance coping in the context of stress related to illness. 

 

Share at least one idea for improving coping skills (or resilience) in those who are experiencing illness.