Cognitive Coping

Cognitive Coping

Learn about the importance of Cognitive Coping techniques and how they can help manage stress and improve a patient's mental health.

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By Wynona Jugueta on Jun 16, 2025.

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The 3 C’s of Cognitive Coping are Control, Commitment, and Challenge. These help individuals manage stress and adapt to adversity. Control focuses on regulating thoughts and emotions, Commitment emphasizes engagement in meaningful activities, and Challenge involves reframing stressors as opportunities for growth.

Cognitive Coping styles include adaptive and maladaptive approaches to processing stress. Adaptive styles, such as cognitive restructuring and problem-solving, promote resilience, while maladaptive styles, like avoidance and rumination, reinforce distress.

Active Cognitive Coping involves directly addressing stressors through problem-solving, cognitive restructuring, and reframing negative thoughts. It focuses on mental strategies for managing emotions and maintaining control during stressful situations.