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The Coping & Stress
Profile (paper) is a hand-scored,
32-page assessment and action planning guide that
provides feedback on an individual's level of stress and
coping skills across four key areas of life: Personal,
Work, Couple, and Family.
The Coping Skills assessed with this
instrument include:
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Problem-Solving -- the ability to
address difficult situations directly and make positive
changes. It builds upon creative skills, and it
results in new solutions to issues.
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Communication and Expressive
Skills
-- openly sharing thoughts and expressing
feelings so others know where you stand
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Closeness -- the degree of support
we have and the comfort in relying on others for mutual
support
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Flexibility -- the ability to adapt
and change in tough situations.
The extensive action planning model
built into the assessment help guide people in setting
meaningful goals and realistic strategies for managing stress
and increasing their coping skills.
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