130. What is emotion-focused coping and how can it enhance or cripple resilience and emotional wellness?


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Mar 11 2024 20 mins   1

Today on Overpowering Emotions, Dr. Caroline explores the essential life skill of coping with emotions, focusing on the delicate balance between emotion-focused and problem-solving-focused coping strategies.

In this journey of resilience, we delve into the adaptive versus maladaptive approaches to handling life's emotional rollercoasters.


Discover why emotions, even those we might shy away from, are crucial to our human experience and how we can navigate through them with grace and resilience. We dissect the subtle, often overlooked coping mechanisms that, though may offer temporary relief, can hinder long-term emotional well-being.


From the pitfalls of avoidance and distraction to the virtues of accepting and expressing our feelings, this episode offers new insights for anyone looking to foster emotional intelligence, resilience, and a healthier approach to coping with life's challenges.


Whether for ourselves or guiding our children, learn how to embrace healthier emotion-focused strategies for a more balanced and emotionally fulfilling life.

Want to learn more about helping kids strengthen their emotion regulation skills and problem-solving brains while boosting their confidence, independence, and resilience? Check out my many training opportunities! https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/upcoming-events/