Stress Coping Skills and Strategies

Coping skills are techniques that change the input to the brain, the neural integration process and output. In order to change our mental state we can target specific brain and body areas utilizing a variety of coping skills.

Coping skills include self-hypnosis, EFT, breathing techniques, vision and vestibular drills - to name a few. It is important to explore and find what coping skill works best for you. 

Coping skill to get started:

Calibrate your current feeling state before and after each coping skill using the Calibration Feelings Evaluation Card.

Additional coping skills will be continuously updated within the Wellness Course.
Please contact your healthcare professional before starting any kind of new Wellness Funda.

Behavioral Strategies to manage stress:

Review your daily routine:
Continuing your healthy daily routines so that your brain can focus on distressing and recovering. Avoid adding new challenging activities during this time.
Good sleep schedule:
Sleep plays an important role in stress management, especially after traumatic events. A regular sleep schedule is vital to get good quality and quantity of sleep and gives the brain and body the needed time to recover and recharge. Ideally, get 7-9 hours of sleep.
Share your thoughts:
Talking about the incident to a friend, loved one, or therapist will help gain clarity of your feelings and give you the needed support and perspectives. The goal is not to focus on the negative but rather on how to move forward to a healthy well-being.
Exercise regularly:
Physical exercise releases chemicals in the brain called endorphins. Endorphins help relieve pain, reduce stress, and improve your sense of well-being.
Healthy Diet:
A healthy, well-balanced diet helps the body and brain to manage stress more effectively. Avoid or moderate your sugar, alcohol, and caffeine intake.
Seek help:
If the symptoms of stress continue, seek professional help. See the resources above.