After taking the self-assessment, I realized my primary coping strategy is
proactive coping. I scored high on the strategic planning scale also. I like to try
and be ready for when a stressful situation may arise. Having a plan or
planning for the worst always helps things run a little smoother than they
would if we did not plan. Being conscious of stressors that may arise is a
beneficial skill to have. When stressors eventually come, and they will,
knowing and anticipating them makes the situation much smoother. Also,
knowing what sets you off is very helpful when regulating a problem. I think
these coping behaviors have mainly to do with emotional intelligence.
Managing your emotions during stressful situations can show a high level of
emotional intelligence. Consistently use proactive strategies. I very much do
agree with those results, I say that because I am always looking at other ways
to get a problem solved and I love challenging myself to achieve that sense of
accomplishment. Being conscious about another's coping strategy is important
because everyone has their own way of solving problems or handling a
situation. So being conscious about someones coping strategies allows them to
use those strategies to the best of their ability. The concept of coping behaviors
applies to the courses themes by allowing one self to be able to achieve certain
things to progress them as a human being. I say that because we use coping
strategies everyday even when we are not thinking, and that is what shapes us
into who we are today.
On my proactive coping, I scored 51 out of 56 which states that I
always use this strategy. My reflective copy score was 35 out of 44
which I can agree with because I am constantly visualizing and
thinking of different ways of doing and saying something before I do
it because I don't want to do or say something that will hurt someone.
I have to learn that I can't control everything and learn to relax and it's
okay to mess up am human. Strategic planning scale 15 out of 16 this
is so true about me I plan everything from what I am going to do at
work the next day to what I am going to cook for Sunday dinner and
planning what we are doing for someone's birthday. I just like being
prepared so I have time to focus on my class work. Preventative was a
37 out of 40, emotional I scored a 16 out of 20, and instrumental
support was 29 out of 32. This was not a surprise to me because I
know I have a good support system and I know where to look and
when to get help when I need it I also got to keep in mind to focus on
my goals and not overwhelm people.
What is the value of being conscious about one's coping strategies?
The value of being conscious of your own coping strategies is that
you can learn how to manage your stress and how to remove any
negative stress that can make you ill and unhappy. How is that related
to emotional regulation? It has a lot to do with someone's emotional
regulation because it helps you to know when you need your support
system and have that support to help you through life.
How does the concept of coping behaviors apply to any of the
following programmatic course themes: Throw self-care helps when
you got to know when to give yourself space and time to regroup by
exercising or just to take better care of yourself by removing
negativity. In social care/career connection, it helps you have a better
relationship with people around you, and in emotional care knowing
where and when you need help to release some of the stress you my
have.
