Heart Masters Coping Strategies Cards

People learn how to cope in different situations in a myriad of ways. Many people learn helpful coping styles naturally, which as they become older, aids them in being more proficient to manage stress. It is vital to teach healthy coping methods in children and young people early on, so that they are prepared to deal with any complications they may face later in life. The Heart Masters Coping Strategies Cards provides teachers with a useful basis for helping young people to be more considered about their actions.

What Coping Methods Are Introduced in the Cards?

The Heart Masters Cards cover coping strategies in young people such as:

• Philosophical coping
• Problem-focused coping
• Self-blame/culpability
• Denial
• Orientation to others
• Self-care
• Acting out/losing patience
• Composure

Why Is it Important to Discuss Coping Strategies with Students?

When speaking about a pupil's actions, adults often refer to them as simply good or bad. Rather than interpret this as a moral judgement about behaviour, young people tend to interpret this judgement as about them as a person. In other words, they are either intrinsically good or bad. Helping students to understand how they construct and manage their behaviour is empowering, as it encourages them to think about choice, rather than moral judgement. Engaging young people to talk about their choices helps them understand how to cope with the consequences better.

What is Included in the Heart Masters Pack?

Heart Masters Coping Strategies contains the following tools to aid with learning:

• 30 x A6-sized cards with humorous illustrations
• A comprehensive instruction booklet with suggests for use

ISBN: 9781909207875