Coping As A Christian

What Are Coping Strategies?

Coping deals with the adjustments we make in unusual or stressful situations

Coping is a process, not an event

Problem/Situation Solving Strategies

Emotional/Social Support Focused Strategies

Problem/Situation Solving Strategies: To-do lists, problem solving, switching jobs, establishing healthy boundaries, time management, feedback from friends.

Emotion Focused Strategies: Self-care- take a long bath, get your hair/nails/feet done, engage in a hobby, exercise, focus on a task, mindfulness, meditation, prayer, social support (friends/family).

Proactive Coping: Plan for circumstances. When we pre-plan we’re not caught off guard.

Injecting Christian Spirituality: Church Family, Prayer, God’s Word, God’s Spirit.

Genesis 23:1–2 HCSB

1 Now Sarah lived 127 years; these were all the years of her life. 2 Sarah died in Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron ) in the land of Canaan, and Abraham went to mourn for Sarah and to weep for her.

Genesis 24:63 NKJV

63 And Isaac went out to meditate in the field in the evening; and he lifted his eyes and looked, and there, the camels were coming.

Ecclesiastes 4:9–10 HCSB

9 Two are better than one because they have a good reward for their efforts. 10 For if either falls, his companion can lift him up; but pity the one who falls without another to lift him up.

Philippians 4:6–7 HCSB

6 Don’t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses every thought, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

Galatians 6:2 HCSB

2 Carry one another’s burdens; in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.

John 14:27 HCSB

27 “Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Your heart must not be troubled or fearful.