Art's Coping Blurbs ~ Coping Theories

The Joy of Coping: Coming to Terms with Cancer, MS, Stroke, Anxiety or Another Debilitating Illness

This course is for those struggling with the disabling effects caused by cancer, a brain tumor, multiple sclerosis, stroke, anxiety. . . to name a few. Lessons support and guide learner to reclaim their dignity and life after a debilitating illness has occurred. Lessons can also help caretakers, spouse, and family of a disabled or seriously ill person better understand and support their loved one. [Learn more]

Coping Theories: Tips for Coping with Difficulties

By Arthur Soissons-Segal, Ph.D. ~ Therapist and Brain Tumor Survivor

1. Keep friends who understand you and who are cheerful versus friends who pity you.
2. Hold on to interests and develop new ones. Keep active.
3. Laugh a lot. Find things that are funny. Laugh at yourself.
4. Love others and allow others to love you.
5. Accept your emotions. They are you. Let them happen.
6. Find ways to enjoy your abilities.
7. Stress will always be a part of your life. Anticipate stress and recognize the antecedents to your stress.
8. Healing is a slow process. Don't try to rush it
9. Help others.
10. Know your needs and assertively satisfy them.
11. Understand your body and recognize it's signals.
12. You are not disabled. You are differently abled!
13. Keep a daily journal of your achievements.
14. Experience yourself as a wonderful person.
15. Reveal Your Spiritual Self.



Arthur Soissons-Segal's is the creator and instructor of The Joy of Coping: Coming to Terms with Cancer, MS, Stroke, Anxiety or Another Debilitating Illness. Learn more about Art and his course here.

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