When big stressors and emotions happen, we can feel overwhelmed and struggle to cope. The outcome can be engaging in self-harm target behaviors.
But if we know something difficult is coming up for us, we can think ahead and create a coping plan. One way to do this is by using a technique called CARESS, as developed by Lisa Ferentz, LSCW-C DAPA.
In this video, Dr. May will thoroughly review how to create a cope ahead plan in a general way and using the CARESS skill.
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Reference:
https://www.theferentzinstitute.com/