The beginning of a new year offers us a special time and a unique opportunity to reflect upon the meaning of our lives. In this connection, it is a time when many people make “resolutions” describing ...

Handling it, getting by, making do…whatever you call it, coping is a big part of life. It’s so common we don’t even think about it. We just do it. You’re using coping skills in one way or another ...

This article was reviewed by Daniel Z. Lieberman, MD. Like getting your teeth cleaned at the dentist or forgetting your umbrella on the one day it downpours, occasional anxiety is a typical part of ...

While it may not solve a problem directly, emotion-focused coping can equip you to address it. Some ways you can practice emotion-focused coping include meditating, journaling, and reframing.

Do you have unhealthy coping skills when it comes to dealing with stress? Stress has a way of worming into every aspect of our lives, and the workplace is no exception. It might not be as stressful as ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am a physician and behavioral scientist at Duke University. Chronic pain often depends as much or more on the brain’s response ...

Now, fill out this Choosing Your Coping Tools worksheet (or read it in the drop-down below). Review this list of coping tools on your own or with your parent, then check off which tools have worked ...

It's well established that experiencing stress can hurt our physical health. Now two new studies find that younger adults who take preemptive steps to respond to stress are better able to avoid those ...

The first semester is often filled with excitement, but it can also bring academic pressures, social transitions, and emotional ups and downs. As a parent, your support is a powerful anchor. One of ...