Coping Strategies

BENEFITS OF COPING STRATEGIES

Teaching coping strategies is important! These are one of the most foundational social emotional skills that all kids and teens need to learn. Here are just a few of the benefits that teaching coping strategies can bring:

• Teaches emotional management.

• Encourages a positive way to express emotions.

• Empowers kids and teens to make better choices.

• Improves self-regulation and self-control.

• Creates feelings of happiness and calm.

• Serves as a tool to manage stress.

• Improves confidence and independence.

• Helps learners work through risks and challenges.

• Improves behaviors and choices overall.