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 ...

What are coping skills? Coping skills can be thought of as conscious and unconscious ways we hold, navigate, and process the feeling of emotional or mental overwhelm. Coping skills can also be thought ...

Anxiety isn’t one-size-fits-all. For some people, it feels like a tight chest or a racing heart. For others, it shows up as constant worrying, spiraling thoughts, or panic that makes everyday ...

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 ...

The deep breathing and mindfulness activities we showed you are only a few examples of different coping skills. There is a wide variety of tools and activities out there to suit your child’s specific ...

Gingerich, S., and Mueser, K. (2005). Coping Skills Group: A Session-by-Session Guide. Wellness Reproductions & Publishing, Plainview, NY. This step-by-step manual for group leaders provides the ...

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 ...

New research in *Child Development* finds that adolescents report lower moods when they perceive higher levels of parental overprotection. Experts warn that excessive control, whether from parents or ...

When our emotions are really intense, there are things we can do to change our emotional state to help us feel better. Here are some examples. Take a note of which coping tools work for you and which ...