Are these prescriptions effective coping strategies or merely ...

[charchew]

Are these prescriptions effective coping strategies or merely escapes?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What troubles, challenges, or stressors do you face right now to which these prescriptions might apply?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

[sailorcrescent]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: A major point made in the chapter is that this kind of temporary coping mechanism can offer release, but we can avoid the tension and stress in the first place if we use resiliency and proactive stress management strategies.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: The best answers to this question will provide personal examples of the student's current stressors. Drawing from the case, they should explore how they can implement the several temporary coping mechanisms mentioned here, such as imagery and fantasy and refraining. A major point made in the chapter is that this kind of temporary coping mechanism can offer release, but we can avoid the tension and stress in the first place if we use resiliency and proactive stress management strategies.

[charchew]

Excellent

[strudel15]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review