Subject Area, etc. Coping Techniques 7/19/2018

Objectives Assess behaviors that are representative of stress and apply appropriate coping mechanisms to such stressors Property of CTE Joint Venture 7/19/2018

Coping Cognitive and behavioral efforts to manage specific demands that the individual perceives or appraises as taxing or exceeding their resources Primary appraisal- is it a threat and how big a threat? Secondary appraisal- can I meet the demands of the situation? Problem solving efforts Define problem Possible solutions Act Property of CTE Joint Venture 7/19/2018

Coping Mechanisms for: Stress management Pain management 7/19/2018

Injured Athletes: Coping with Grief Stages: Denial Anger As long as it doesn’t keep you away from seeking medical care, it’s probably all right Get them to talk What are they angry about? Who at? Help them gain some control Problem solving Positive self-talk Imagery 7/19/2018

Injured Athletes: Coping with Grief Stages: Depression General Tension Get athlete involved/active ASAP Goal setting Positive self-talk Imagery Maintain relationship with team Athlete gains some control Involve in rehab decisions What’s causing the stress? Listen Relaxation techniques Muscle relaxation imagery 7/19/2018

Stress Management Time Management Exercise Meditation/yoga Breathing control Social/family outlets Self-talk Vacations/time outs Visualization Progressive muscle relaxation Massage Hypnosis 7/19/2018