My primary coping strategy is Instrumental Support Seeking. I have
always been the type of person to ask for advice to help solve a
problem. a I always believe that multiple perspectives is best when
trying to solve a problem. I also know I can let my emotions cloud my
judgment so I like to seek out people who I know will have a more
logical approach.
Knowing your coping strategy is important for self-regulation. a If you
are aware of what your coping strategy is, you will recognize when
you are using it. This will help you be able to regulate your emotions.
Coping strategies apply to emotional intelligence and self-care.
Coping strategies are a way to reduce stress on yourself, which is
what self-care is all about. a They also are linked to self-regulation
which is a key part of emotional intelligence.
This was an interesting assessment, I was not surprised by my scores I
agree with the outcome.
My scores:
Proactive Coping: 52 out of 56, this is my strong area, in a leadership
role I am always ready for whatever event surfaces on a daily basis.
Reflective Coping: 36 out or 44, I am always anticipating daily what
may crop up, could be staffing callouts, to patient scheduling issues.
Being aware of what can happen in a day and having a quick plan of
action will lead to success.
Strategic Planning: 14 out of 16, in the world of healthcare leadership
there are many moving pieces a list of to-do's is a must, and it has to
be prioritized.
Preventative Coping; 35 out of 40, this is a tricky coping skill, it is
always beneficial to have a plan, it's the unknown event is the
question and what that plan would need to be.
Emotional Support Seeking: 17 out of 20, This is one of my weaker
areas, I don't always like to reach out and ask for support, I know I
have the support group there, I have always just dealt and worked
things out. This is one of my coping skills I need to improve on.
Instrumental Support Seeking: 28 out of 32, I find it helpful to ask
others for their opinion on a given issue, having another person's
insight gives perspective and another option for an outcome.
Avoidance Coping: 7 out of 12, I scored a bit low here, I find it helpful
to step back before acting, I don't see it as avoidance just taking a
step back before acting, making sure I have a accurate approach.
• How does the concept of coping behaviors apply to any of the
following programmatic course themes:
o Self-care
o Social justice
o Emotional intelligence
o Career connections
o Ethics
Coping behaviors are imperative for success in day to day life, not
just work environments. Being able to acknowledge a your mood, how
you react to stressful situations, how to handle last minute conflicts.
Having this ability will allow you to make decisions in a challenging
situation, self care keeping anxiety and stress under control, problem
solving making ethical decisions. All are equally important to be
successful and happy.
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