Identify the two basic ways individuals cope with stress. Define each and review the potential ...

The two types of coping are problem focused and emotion focused. Problem-focused coping involves all of the measures taken to deal with and act on the source of stress. Individual problem-focused strategies include (1) using time management techniques to help his/her make better use of time; (2) getting help from a mentor who can provide advice and guidance; and (3) employing role negotiation, the process of actively trying to change roles in order to reduce levels of role conflict, role ambiguity, overload, or underload.

Emotion-focused coping involves all of the measures taken to deal with and control stressful feelings and emotions. Individual emotion-coping strategies include (1) exercise to increase cardiovascular strength and reduce stress levels; (2) meditation, a mental process; (3) social support, a system of friends, coworkers, and relatives who care about the worker, give advice, and are available to talk to; and (3) clinical counseling, professional psychological and psychiatric advice to help cope with stress.