Process of managing taxing circumstances Personal Expending effort to solve problems Interpersonal Thinking modification Coping Goals Alter

Values Find humor in a situation Reframe Tolerate Deal with the cause Release pent-up emotions Find information Distracting one-self Manage problem Learn new skills Preferred by man Emotion-focused Greater perceived control over problem Relaxation techniques Preferred by woman Reduction in perceived control Meditating Problem-focused Coping strategies Manage hostile feelings Appraisal-focused Stress & Conflict Reduce Minimize Master