Explore Coping Modes | Tanya Thomas Therapy

Once the therapist has helped the client become familiar with their coping modes, use the below worksheet to capture when they happen, what emotional needs underlie them, and the early warning signs that hint at their onset.

Coping Modes

Description of the coping mode *

Describe the situations in whict it occurs *

Why do you think you have this coping mode? *

What survival benefit does it offer? *

What NEED does it answer? *

What actions/behavior/ thinking takes place in this mode? *

Are there any early warning *

What happens when I apply this coping mode? *