coping - Concepts

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Concepts

Defense Mechanisms - Unconscious psychological strategies used by the ego to protect itself from anxiety and distressing thoughts or feelings.
Distress Tolerance - Skills for surviving and accepting crisis situations without making them worse through impulsive or destructive actions.
Stress Inoculation - Controlled exposure to manageable stress to build tolerance and coping skills for future challenges.
Self-Soothing - Techniques for calming oneself through the five senses and nurturing self-care during emotional distress.
Tend and Befriend - A stress response alternative to fight-or-flight, especially common in women - nurturing and seeking social support.