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Avoidant Coping

There is the popular saying that when an Ostrich is threatened, it will bury its head in the sand. While this has proven to be a myth (Ostriches will flop over if stressed) it does bring to light a fascinating way of coping with a problem. In the above example, the Ostrich avoids the stress […]

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How To Cope With A Dysfunctional Family

Not everyone is lucky enough to grow up in a loving and supportive family. When something goes wrong, and the family is not a healthy and supportive learning environment for the child, then it can be considered dysfunctional. A dysfunctional family can take many shapes and forms, ranging from relatively benign neglect to emotional and […]

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Coping With Perfectionism

Are you the kind of person that cannot leave things be until they are in the best possible condition? If this is so, then you may be a perfectionist. There are a number of positive and negative things associated with this particular personality type. Lets take a few moments to discuss perfectionism and ways that […]

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Lazarus Stress and Coping Theory

The Lazarus Stress and Coping Theory offer an interesting way for you to understand and approach your stress in life. Lets take a moment to understand this topic more. The Richard Lazarus and Susan Folkman Model For Stress Developed in 1984, Lazarus stress is defined as an “imbalance between demands and resources.” What the two […]

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