Coping Strategies:
Behavior strategies: a type of action to manage stress
Cognitive strategies: analyze the situation to fully understand the nature of the threat or challenge
Resilience: an individual's ability to endure stressful situations without suffering the physiological or psychological consequences
Protective Factors: things that contribute to mental health allowing a person to be resilient when managing & overcoming obstacles in life
Intervention: Coping Skills Origami Fortune Teller
Audience: Client
Age Range/Population: Pediatrics, Young Adult & Adult*
Purpose: This creative and interactive tool fosters engagement, emotional regulation, and skill-building, making it adaptable for various age groups. It helps clients identify and choose coping strategies while promoting decision-making and a sense of control that can translate into real-life situations. Additionally, it integrates creativity, problem-solving, and self-expression to reinforce resilience.
Instructions: Use the prompt to guide instruction on how to make the origami. Use the tool in times of high stress, anxiety, or emotional dysregulation.
Rationale & Impact on Function: Emotional dysregulation and poor coping skills can hinder participation in daily activities, social interactions, and productive routines. By teaching clients accessible and personalized coping strategies, this intervention enhances emotional resilience and self-regulation, enabling improved performance in meaningful occupations such as school, work, and social relationships.
Reference(s): Yumi Cares. (n.d.). Coping skills origami fortune teller. University of Maryland Children's Hospital. https://kodiak.wne.edu/d2l/le/content/114052/viewContent/1643094/View
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