PE AND HEALTH
Coping Strategy- Coping is the mindful energy
we make to solve difficulties and relieve tension
Healthy coping strategy– A healthy coping
strategy is one where the coping behavior leads
to the problem being resolved, or at least dealt
with, in a way that reduces stress and reduces
harm
Unhealthy coping strategy – Unhealthy coping
strategies refer to often harmful strategies that
individuals adopt in an attempt to deal with
stress, challenges, and difficult emotions
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Healthy Coping Strategies:
• Mindfulness and Meditation: Engaging in mindfulness practices or
meditation can help center one’s thoughts, reduce anxiety, and
improve your overall sense of well-being.
• Physical Activity Regular exercise, whether it’s a brisk walk, yoga, or
any form of physical activity enjoyed by a person can significantly
reduce stress and boost mood.
• Seeking Social Support: Connecting with friends, family, or support
groups provides a sense of belonging and can offer comfort and
understanding.
• Journaling: Writing down one’s thoughts and feelings can be a
therapeutic way to process emotions and gain clarity on what the
person is experiencing.
• Creative Expression: Channeling one’s emotions through creative
outlets like painting, music, or writing can be a powerful way to
express yourself and find relief.
• Setting Boundaries: Learning to say no and setting
healthy boundaries in one’s personal and professional life
can help manage stress levels and prevent burnout.
• Healthy Eating: Nourishing the body with balanced
meals can improve mood and energy levels, supporting
overall mental health.
• Adequate Sleep: Prioritizing sleep and
developing a regular sleep schedule are crucial for
emotional regulation and stress management.
• Problem-Solving: Facing problems head-on and seeking
solutions, rather than avoiding issues, can reduce stress
and empower the person to take control of your situation.
• Seeking Professional Help: Sometimes, the best way
to cope is to seek guidance from a mental health
Unhealthy Coping
Strategies:
o Withdrawal from Social Activities: Isolating oneself from
friends, family, and social activities can exacerbate feelings of
loneliness and depression.
o Avoidance: Consistently avoiding facing problems, whether
through procrastination or escaping into excessive sleep,
video games, or binge-watching, can prevent addressing and
resolving underlying issues.
o Overeating or Under-eating for Comfort: Using food as a
comfort or control mechanism can disrupt healthy eating
habits and lead to physical health issues.
o Substance Use: Turning to alcohol, drugs, or excessive
smoking as a means to escape feelings or numb pain can lead
to dependency and a host of health problems.
• Self-Harm: Engaging in self-harm as a way to
express or manage overwhelming emotions can
result in immediate and long-term harm to oneself.
• Excessive Work: Immersing oneself in work to avoid
dealing with personal issues can lead to burnout and
neglect of personal relationships and self-care.
• Denial: Refusing to acknowledge stressors or
emotional pain can prevent the healing process and
lead to unresolved issues.
• Anger and Aggression: Resorting to anger or
aggressive behavior as a way to cope can harm
relationships and one’s own sense of peace.
Case Story:
Anna is joining a research contest in the Division category.
She is experiencing so much pressure as the competition
date approaches. Added to her worries is their upcoming
examination. Although she has been preparing well for the
research and reviewing her notes for her upcoming
examination, she still feels anxious. Because her
classmates wanted to make her feel relaxed, they invited
her to watch a movie. Her best friend also offered to
accompany her for a short walk in the park near their
residence. Another friend, Ella, offers Anna wine and some
cigarettes, saying it will help her relax and have a good
night’s sleep. Meanwhile, Anna’s neighbor, Aliya,
recommends listening to music while painting.
What are the coping strategies suggested to
Anna?
• Which coping suggestions are healthy
strategies to manage stress?
• Why is this coping mechanism considered
healthy?
• Which coping strategies are unhealthy?
• What alternative coping mechanism would
you recommend to Anna to help her manage
her stress more healthily?
• Explain why this coping strategy is
beneficial for managing stress
● A coping strategy is _ -------------------
● Healthy coping strategies are - ----------------
● Unhealthy coping strategies are - ------------
Knowing the different stress coping
strategies is important because
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Make a slogan
about stress coping
strategies.
