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In 'Coping Strategies Used by the Relatives of People with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder', Stengler, Wenzke, Trosbach, Dietrich, and Angermeyer (2004) collectively conducted a qualitative study of the coping mechanisms employed by the family members of individuals who suffer from OCD. This essay attempts to understand as fully as possible the burden that is placed on those individuals in caring for OCD victims both in the sense of responsibility but also psychosocial ramifications.

Tags:qualitative, ground, theory

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This paper examines what stress is, both positive and negative, looks at the history of how society has typically dealt with stress, and then discusses several of the commonly recommended coping strategies that are used in the mental health field.

From the Paper
"For many years, the mental health profession has studied stress and its impact on people. After watching how stress occurs, who it affects and what it means, experts have agreed that stress is an unavoidable fact of life. Following this decision, the experts then moved to define types of stress. Since it cannot be avoided, it became important to identify whether it is negative or positive and then figure out how to handle it. Today, the focus is no longer on denying its existence, but instead on developing coping strategies to lessen the negative impact it might otherwise have on one's life."

Tags:aggravations, risks, traumatic, reactions, change, acute, episodic, chronic

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This paper is a literature review on coping strategies for parents and caregivers of autistic children. The paper studies the issue from theoretical and empirical perspectives. The paper reviews the perspectives of coping theorists, and details their theoretical framework. The paper concludes with a discussion of other coping strategies.

From the Paper
"In this chapter, coping strategies will be explored from theoretical and empirical perspectives. As defined by Lazarus and Folkman, coping strategies are defined as methods employed by people to deal with situations that require..."

Tags:coping strategies, autism, Lit Review

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The writer relates that a situation that was meaningful to him as a health care provider occurred when a student at the high school approached him to state she was experiencing stress and anxiety during exam week. The writer informed the student that he once took a course in stress management techniques and he would be willing to help with coping strategies and relaxation methods. The writer relates that he realized that most of the students at this school have problems in coping with stress and anxiety.

From the Paper
"A situation that was meaningful to me as a health care provider occurred when a student at the high school approached me to state she was experiencing stress and anxiety during exam week. I informed the student that I once took a course in stress management techniques and I would be willing to help with coping strategies and relaxation methods. I realized that most of the students at this school have problems in coping with stress and anxiety."

Tags:stress, coping, strategies

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In this paper, the writer discusses that the issue of stress and anxiety that is linked to relationship betrayal and breakdown poses a particular challenge to contemporary psychological and relationship counseling. The paper presents an overview of the problem of infidelity and relationship breakdown mainly in the context of modern developed countries like the Unites States - while reference is also made to the permutations of the problem in other countries in the world. The central focus of this paper, however, is on the way that stress and anxiety can be dealt with in the two gender groups. This refers to the differences and similarities in the way that stress and anxiety is experienced by men and women; and the way that they cope with the trauma of divorce and infidelity. The last section of the paper deals with counseling strategies and methods of dealing with this issue, as well as some theoretical stances and trajectories that has been found to be useful in this regard.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
The Extent of the Problem
Psychological and other Consequences
Differences in Gender in Relation to Stress and Anxiety
Coping Strategies
General Coping Strategies and Advice
Coping Strategies for Women
Self-Esteem
Coping Strategies of Men
Counseling and Stress Reduction
Conclusion
Reference List

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" The above view underlines a cardinal aspect of the way that divorce in particular, as well as other forms of relationship breakdown, negatively influences a wide circle of people. The effect that relationship breakdown has on the family and on children is a significant factor in determining the extent of the problem, in that these aspects can add to and increase stress and anxiety. In other words, in the assessment of the extent and range of the effects of marital breakdown, the other individuals who are affected beside the man and woman, tend to contribute to the overall situation and to the stress and anxiety factors. For example, children may become disruptive as result of the stress of the relationship conflict, which in turn leads to an increase in the problematics of the situation."

Tags:relationship, breakdown, divorce, separation

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The paper notes that hurricane Katrina disrupted lives unlike other natural disasters and comments that the effects of Katrina are ongoing and have resulted in permanent changes in many people's lives. The paper presents the rationale and methods for conducting a study that assesses the types and effectiveness of coping methods used by seniors, aged 60-70 in the New Orleans area. The paper highlights that the sample population for this study differs from similar studies conducted in the aftermath of Katrina, as it examines those that evacuated and then returned to rebuild. The paper discusses clues to coping mechanisms that can help other survivors of traumatic events to better cope with such an ordeal.

Outline:
Background of the Problem
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Significance of the Study to Leadership
Nature of the Study
Hypothesis and Research Questions
Conceptual Framework
Assumptions
Scope, Limitations and Delimitations
Summary
Theoretical Background
What Determines Resilience?
Positive Emotions and Resiliency
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Resiliency
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and Coping Abilities
Expectancy Theory and Resiliency
Leadership Theories and Resiliency
What is known about coping strategies?
Other Variables that May Affect the Study
Disaster Response
Conclusion
Research Method and Design Appropriateness
Sample Population
Research Instrument
Data Collection
Internal Validity
External Validity
Data Analysis
Summary

From the Paper
"Older people may have difficulty meeting the documentation requirements due to age related difficulties. In addition, their special needs status group is disproportionately affected by any mass disaster. People recovering from Hurricane Katrina developed problems coping with the remnants of the disaster. According to a study done by UCLA, federal officials estimate that 500,000 people are in need of mental health services because of Hurricane Katrina. The onset of mental problems emerged in the New Orleans area, as people who managed to take care of themselves prior to the hurricane found themselves dependent upon social programs."

Tags:using, nonparametric, methods, self-reporting, instrument, reliability, ability

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In this article, the writer notes that domestic violence has become an epidemic in the United States of America. The writer points out that nearly all of domestic violence complaints are between intimate partners with the majority of violence targeting women. The writer focuses on the long-lasting effects that domestic violence has on the women in the United States. The writer discusses the effects that domestic violence has on women as well as the coping strategies that women use to deal with the psychological stress. The writer maintains that more programs and resources need to be made available to women suffering from domestic violence. Tougher penalties need to be placed on the batterers of these women in order to try and deter the violence. The writer concludes that until there is a change, every year thousands of women will die by the hands of their partners.

Outline:
Introduction
Discussion
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Attribution for the abuse is the victim's perception of what caused her abuse. These factors include internal and external blame. Self-blame is when the victim feels she is responsible for the abuse and will not be as likely to abuse her child. On the other hand externalized blame is when the woman puts the blame on the batterer and is then more likely to abuse her own child. In addition another cognitive variable is the victim's attachment style. The attachment style of the victim is how she tends to bond with others. Attachment styles can be broken up into two categories secure and insecure. There are two types of insecure attachment styles which are preoccupied and fearful. Preoccupied style is when a person has a negative view towards themselves and a positive view of other people in which they rely on for support. Fearful attachment style is when a person has a negative view of both themselves and others. These people tend to avoid close relationships because they have a fear of rejection. These insecure attachment styles have been linked to child abuse potential."

Tags:victim, partner, stress, PTSD

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The paper relates that adolescents often experience a difficult time coping with stress because of their developmental stage. The paper looks at how Delaney (2006) states that stress refers to the sense that demands on the person are exceeding available resources, and stress and coping are linked. The paper then explains that coping skills are basically problem-focused strategies but include controlling emotion, cognition, and behavior. The paper notes that the hospital environment is ideal for teaching strategies to deal with stress but nurses have to be especially aware of the principles of teaching and learning. The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate how adolescents can learn to take a problem-solving approach. Research is first presented regarding adolescent coping and the best way to approach this population.

From the Paper
"Adolescents often experience a difficult time coping with stress because of their developmental stage. Delaney (2006) states that stress refers to the sense that demands on the person are exceeding available resources, and stress and coping are linked. Coping skills are basically problem-focused strategies but include controlling emotion, cognition, and behavior. Teaching and learning for the adolescent must correspond to their development (Delaney). The hospital environment is ideal for teaching strategies to deal with stress but nurses have to be especially..."

Tags:teens, stress, coping

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The paper examines coping skills that result in positive outcomes for the individual who is experiencing stress. The paper then looks at stress prevention strategies. The paper points out the fact that not only do individuals have different stressors, but each person copes with stress differently.

Outline:
Introduction
Tips For Coping With Stress
Stress Management Techniques
Stress Prevention
Summary and Conclusion

From the Paper
"The Mayo Clinic offers tips for coping with stress and states that "unusual levels of stress can negatively impact" the ability of the individual in accomplishing their goals and in the maintenance of good health. (2008) Stress is described as "the condition we experience when demands exceed our ability to cope" (Mayo Clinic, 2008) The Mayo Clinic states that it is important to identify the triggers of stress. Because the individual is unique genetically and insofar as their personality and the experiences they have had in life, the triggers that result in the individual experiencing stress are different and unique for each individual. While one individual might become stressed in a social setting, another individual would feel no stress in the same setting."

Tags:prevention, relaxation, lifestyle, support

Abstract
Discusses how people create a sanctuary to shield themselves and their families, various examples of coping strategies, and the importance of hospitality in a family home.

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"On September 11, 2001, the United States experienced a terrorist attack that left thousands of people dead and millions more fearful that terrorism, previously believed to be largely confined to other regions of the world, ..."