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Heninger, Owen E. – Journal of Poetry Therapy, 1999
Presents and discusses four poems that record the approach, occurrence, and after-effects of being laid off. Poems state the problems the author encountered, suggest solutions to those problems, and helped the author deal with the unavoidable distress of being laid off. (SR)
Descriptors: Coping, Creative Writing, Emotional Experience, Emotional Problems
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Brendtro, Larry K.; Shahbazian, Mary – Reclaiming Children and Youth: The Journal of Strength-based Interventions, 2003
Children with emotional challenges have often been seen as victims, but seldom as survivors. Persons who are able to overcome adversity can be strengthened by this experience as shown in this account of a youth struggling to surmount a traumatic life.
Descriptors: Coping, Emotional Problems, Behavior Problems, Personality Traits
Dickey, Marilyn – 1994
Anxiey, in general, helps one to cope. It rouses a person to action and gears one up to face a threatening situation. It makes students study harder for exams, and keeps presenters on their toes when making speeches. But an anxiety disorder can prevent one from coping and can disrupt daily life. Anxiety disorders are not just a case of…
Descriptors: Anxiety, Coping, Emotional Problems, Mental Health
Shaughnessy, Michael F.; Self, Elizabeth – 1998
Mentoring individuals who are gifted, talented, and creative, but somewhat emotionally sensitive is a challenging and provocative arena. Several reasons individuals experience heightened sensitivity include: lack of nurturing, abuse, alcoholism in the family, low self-esteem, unrealistic parental expectations, and parental pressure to achieve.…
Descriptors: Coping, Counseling Techniques, Creativity, Emotional Problems
Clamar, Aphrodite – 1985
Loneliness is experienced by nearly everyone, although its frequency and intensity vary widely. Existential loneliness may derive from the universal experience of separation from the mother in leaving the womb; it is an intrinsic and organic reality of each life. The other kind of loneliness comes from self-rejection and self-alienation from…
Descriptors: Coping, Counseling Objectives, Counseling Techniques, Emotional Problems
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Widener, Anmarie J. – Journal of Personal & Interpersonal Loss, 1996
Explores current research on psychological reactions following induced and spontaneous abortions. Provides examples of studies wherein researchers have used a loss model to understand this experience. Explores possible reasons for the apparent inattention to grief reactions following this type of loss and offers an alternative approach to the loss…
Descriptors: Abortions, Bereavement, Coping, Death
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Vickio, Craig J. – Journal of Counseling and Development, 1990
Describes a brochure that has been used by various college personnel in their attempts to help students in coping with transition and loss. Presents brochure's content. Discusses brochure's development, use, merits, and limitations. (Author)
Descriptors: College Students, Coping, Emotional Problems, Grief
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Brooks, Martha – ALAN Review, 2001
Argues that kids do not go wrong or fall into despair for no good reason. Maintains that people are inculturated to certain areas of social blindness and denial, and that the function of all good literature is to break through that to unmask and show inner realities. (SR)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Adolescents, Authors, Coping
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Gold, Joshua M. – Journal of School Counseling, 2006
This paper briefly reviews existing conceptualizations of resistance in counseling children. The author posits that resistance is an "expected" aspect of all counseling and offers an alternative orientation toward client resistance based on exploring the child's "helping narratives." Two case studies illustrate the implementation of this…
Descriptors: Counselor Client Relationship, Resistance (Psychology), Client Characteristics, School Counselors
Auerbach, Carol B. – 1984
In family counseling, the therapist must take into account the developmental level and contextual framework of the family. Within the family, anger can occur over both intrapersonal and interpersonal issues. The therapist must determine the cause for the anger, how it is manifest, and what it represents. Some possible causes for anger within the…
Descriptors: Coping, Counseling Objectives, Emotional Problems, Family Counseling
Hendrickson, Barbara – Learning, 1979
Three different methods used to combat the psychological and emotional burnout of teachers are outlined. (JMF)
Descriptors: Coping, Depression (Psychology), Emotional Problems, Fatigue (Biology)
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Butte, Malimah P. – Middle School Journal, 1993
Today's students face more stressors than ever before with fewer resources to handle them. Curriculum designers and teachers can help counselors and parents alleviate psychological stressors for middle schoolers by offering creative coursework alternatives for exemplary behavior, special units on assorted topics, experiential communication…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Coping, Curriculum Development, Emotional Problems
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Johnson, Wanda Y. – Contemporary Education, 1985
Teachers can play a significant role in adolescent suicide prevention by encouraging classroom discussion on depression and self-destructive behavior. Effectiveness of suicide prevention programs are discussed. Myths and signs of impending suicide are listed. (DF)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Coping, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Emotional Problems
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Dilley, Josiah S. – Personnel and Guidance Journal, 1983
Suggests that counselors can help discouraged people regain their sense of strength and potential to cope with their problems. Describes various techniques for doing this including reliving earlier success, creating images of successful performance, and identifying with people who have risen above their circumstances. (JAC)
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Coping, Counseling Techniques, Emotional Problems
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Chaffin, Mark; And Others – Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal, 1997
Coping strategies used by 84 sexually abused children ages 7-12 were evaluated along with related symptoms and factors. Avoidance behavior was associated with fewer behavioral problems but greater sexual anxiety. Internalization was associated with increased guilt, and active/social coping was associated with no symptoms or benefits. Expressive…
Descriptors: Anger, Behavior Problems, Child Abuse, Children
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