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Gilbert, Kathleen R. – Death Studies, 1996
Takes a constructivist/interpretivist view of grief within the interactive, meaning-making system of the family. Views grief as a multidimensional process of reconceptualization of reality, focusing on regaining stability after a loss, with family members using relationships with each other to engage in that process. Families are seen as arenas of…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Coping, Depression (Psychology), Differences
Upham, Dayle A.; Trumbull, Virginia H. – 1997
This book tells the story of a child with learning disabilities who, now in her 50s, eventually obtained a Ph.D. The author records her memories of academic and social problems throughout her school and employment. Each chapter contains a "reflection" and "commentary" from the author. Every reflection is a dramatic demonstration of how it feels to…
Descriptors: Coping, Educational Diagnosis, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education
Galen, Nancy; Johns, Jerry L. – 1976
Bibliotherapy may be of assistance in helping children cope with problems in the following ways: by helping them learn to analyze their attitudes and behavior; by assisting them in comparing their beliefs with those of others; by offering possible solutions to problems; and by contributing to their socialization. To identify the types of problems…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Bibliotherapy, Childrens Literature, Coping
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Resick, Patricia A. – Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 1993
Reviews the literature on the psychological impact of rape on adult female victims, and explores typical patterns of recovery, types of symptoms, and variables affecting recovery. Explores moderating and preassault variables, within-assault variables such as acquaintance status and level of violence, and postassault variables such as social…
Descriptors: Adults, Anxiety, Coping, Depression (Psychology)
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Tarwater, Patricia – Childhood Education, 1993
Discusses the characteristics of resilient children that allow them to persevere in the face of adversity. Relates the story of a troubled adolescent who exhibited resiliency and who, with a teacher's help, changed her life. Offers 22 suggestions for working with troubled children. (TJQ)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Problems, Case Studies, Child Neglect
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Boekaerts, Monique – Learning and Instruction, 1993
The conceptualization and measurement of student anger is discussed, and results from a study with 248 elementary school students are presented to demonstrate that specific ways of controlling and expressing anger can differentially affect school results. The predictive power of measures of anger and product terms are considered. (SLD)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Age Differences, Anger, Coping
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Marwit, Samuel J.; Klass, Dennis – Omega: Journal of Death and Dying, 1995
Studied whether memories of deceased play active roles in ongoing lives of survivors. Seventy-one people described a significant death. Four roles were reliably identified and labeled role model, situation specific guidance, values clarification, and remembrance formation. Role adoption was predicted by closeness of relationship and suddenness of…
Descriptors: Adults, College Students, Coping, Death
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Piekarska, Anna – Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal, 2000
A study of 271 Polish students (ages 13-14) found that their most frequent stressors were teachers' abusive behaviors in classroom teaching and assessment. Students' coping strategies, and their school results, were determined by the intensity of school stress, anxiety, and temperamental characteristics. (Contains 15 references.) (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Child Abuse, Coping, Emotional Problems
Jadin, Tom – 1980
The phenomenon of "burn-out" is most frequently experienced by people who, in the course of their jobs, work with other people such as students, patients, or clients in situations that involve intense personal interaction. The complex symptoms of the burn-out syndrome are described in this paper. The most common of these symptoms is a change of…
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Behavior Modification, Behavior Patterns, Coping
National Depressive and Manic-Depressive Association, Chicago, IL. – 2001
Witnessing or experiencing a traumatic event affects everyone mentally and emotionally. Each person has a different way of responding emotionally, and this is a normal part of the healing process. This document discusses some of the ways people respond to trauma and how to deal with it. It lists ways to cope with depression, how to help others…
Descriptors: Adults, At Risk Persons, Children, Coping
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Dreman, Solly B. – American Journal of Family Therapy, 1981
Illustrates how uncertainty, continued stress, and the transient role of the soldier in the Yom Kippur War led to psychological disequilibrium on both the individual and family level. Suggests counseling soldiers and their families helped them understand and cope with the situation. Discusses related mourning and bereavement strategies.…
Descriptors: Coping, Counseling Effectiveness, Death, Emotional Problems
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Rotheram-Borus, Mary Jane; Fernandez, M. Isabel – Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, 1995
Discusses impact of defining homosexual orientation on development and identity formation of youths who "come out" during adolescence. Four dimensions are presented: recognizing oneself as lesbian or gay, exploring sexual orientation through the gay and lesbian community, disclosing sexual orientation to others, and becoming more comfortable with…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Coping, Depression (Psychology)
Malouff, John; Schutte, Nicola S. – 1998
By using a game-centered approach, mental health professionals can help teach social and emotional skills to their clients. The 66 games described in this book are presented using a standard format that includes suggestions for how to help players use their skills in daily life. The games were field tested using an evaluation strategy that focused…
Descriptors: Coping, Counseling Techniques, Emotional Problems, Games
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Young, Elizabeth H. – Journal of Medical Education, 1987
Family practice residents were studied to test the hypotheses that a higher incidence and greater severity of personal or emotional problems are associated with a higher incidence of maladaptive coping behaviors among women than men students. Implications for resident program design are discussed. (MSE)
Descriptors: Body Weight, Coping, Drinking, Eating Habits
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Kaywell, Joan F. – English Journal, 1997
Describes a seven-step process that uses young adult literature to help teenagers understand and deal with their troubles. Offers brief annotations of five young adult titles in each of nine areas: alienation and identity; divorce; dropouts, delinquency, and gangs; poverty; teenage pregnancy; abused children; alcohol and drugs; homosexuality; and…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Adolescents, Alienation, Child Abuse
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