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Coping Strategies

Strategies - Coping Story Cards

What are they?  We have created a set of Coping Story Cards for you.  These are brief stories about particular work-related situations that might cause you to feel sad, confused, scared, anxious, or angry. Video

Why?  These can help you better understand and cope with certain situations.

How?  Use the printable Coping Story Cards to help you deal with potentially stressful work situations.   

Coping Story Cards:

Accepting Change CardDirections: 

  1. Print out this card set. 

  2. If possible, laminate the set so it will last longer.  You could ask a teacher, coach, parent, or therapist to assist you.

  3. Cut out each card.

  4. Keep all cards in a safe place (i.e. your desk drawer, wallet, purse). 

  5. Read and rehearse these cards as needed to help you cope with stressful situations.

  6. Review these cards when you are calm AND review specific cards when a stressful event occurs.

  7. We have included blank cards so you can create your own coping cue cards.

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