Category Archives: Coping mechanisms

What To Do In A Crisis The first objective in a mental health crisis is to make sure everyone is safe – you, your family, others in the community and the person in distress. This is best accomplished by making … Continue reading →

Early warning Signs of Stress Menstrual problems Speech difficulties More impatient Headaches Infertility Ulcers Nail biting Grinding teeth Low blood sugar High blood sugar Need more sleep Tired but can’t sleep Sudden weight loss Sudden weight gain Low blood pressure … Continue reading →

Positive Thinking Avoid negative thoughts of powerlessness, dejection, failure, and despair. Chronic stress make us vulnerable to negative suggestion. Learn to focus on positives. Focus on your strengths Learn from the stress you are under Look for opportunities in the … Continue reading →

Many people feel as if they’re adrift in the world. They work hard, but they don’t seem to get anywhere worthwhile. A key reason that they feel this way is that they haven’t spent enough time thinking about what they … Continue reading →

How to Practice Gratitude BY SONJA LYUBOMIRSKY From her book, The How of Happiness: A New Approach to Getting the Life You Want There are multiple ways to practice the strategy of gratitude and it would be wise to choose … Continue reading →