Please read the controllable and uncontrollable event back ground story and answer all the questions part 3 can be answered on essay format well actually all part clearly answer everything and pay most attention to part 3
For references please use must use textbook why zebras don’t get ulcers and articles attached
The controllable event back ground story baby sitting
was baby sitting my nephew for a month every single week day who is loud rude and always wants things his way
Positive side: making money over the summer
Step back from the situation to see what I gain
Took out my anger with my mom by telling her I didn’t want to take care of my nephew anymore and got angry when she would tell me to explain what happen or made me do som thing since I was already over welled with my nephew
Talk to sister and mom get advice of what I should do with my n phew and explain to his dad that he is being a handful and always Mimicking screaming crying when he doesn’t get things his way and hitting people
Took action by talking to dad and nephew together and explaining if he doesn’t behave I don’t take care of him
Uncontrollable event parents divorce
After my parents being married for 25 year they decided to divorce due to differences always arguing and just not getting along
Tried to see positive side by: there won’t be no more fights yelling arguing and me hear this every week
Prayed for strength – asking good to make me be able to handle my parents divorce and not go into depression and see the best side of it
Got busy2 by studying hanging out with friends listening to music and not being so much at home when they both were preset
Same time decided not to worry by thinking of the positive outcomes and the best of what came come out of a divorce when a couple can no longer live or stand each other
Went to support – talk to friends and cousins for support and advice
Took action- letting parents know I was okay with divorce because it’s better for them and us there children for them to go their own ways and have a health happier life
Attachment 2 to the Syllabus:
Class Paper: Assess Your Coping
(Adapted from A. Bowen, University of Arizona)
The following assignment consists of three parts. Part 1 and 2 are each worth 10 points, Part 3 is worth 25 points. You can earn up to five points for proper spelling and logical and concise writing. Thus, this assignment is worth a total of 50 points (25% of your grade). The best papers are of exceptional quality, show a deep understanding of the topic, include materials covered in class, carefully tie in relevant secondary sources (i.e., empirical papers, review papers), provide a thoughtful personal reflection, and is written clearly and with correct grammar and spelling.
PART I. Think about a very stressful personal crisis or life event you experienced in the last year that you had some control over – the more recent and stressful the event, the better for this exercise. How did you handle this situation and your stress? Some of the ways people handle stressful experiences are listed below. Mark an “X” in the space preceding each one you used.
1. X_____ Tried to see a positive side to it.
2. X_____ Tried to step back from the situation and be more objective.
3. _____ Prayed for guidance or strength.
4. X_____ Sometimes took it out on other people when I felt angry or depressed.
5. _____ Got busy with other things to keep my mind off the problem.
6. _____ Decided not to worry about it because I figured everything would work out fine.
7. _____ Took things one step at a time.
8. _____ Read relevant material for solutions and considered several alternatives.
9. _____ Drew on my knowledge because I had a similar experience before.
10. X____ Talked to a friend or relative to get advice on handling the problem.
11. _____ Talked with a professional person (e.g., doctor, clergy, lawyer, teacher, counselor) about ways
to improve the situation.
12. x_____ Took some action to improve the situation.
3 Total of Xs in first six coping strategies (these are strategies focused either on managing your emotions related to the stressful situation, or on avoiding the source of the stress).
Two X’s Total of Xs in second six coping strategies (these are strategies focused on the source of the problem and actively trying to resolve it).
1) Which type of strategies did you use the most? (1 point)
2) Why? (2 points)
3) What functions did your strategies serve? (2 points)
4) Were the strategies you used the most effective in dealing with the stress? Why or why not? (5 points)
PART II. Now, think about a very stressful personal crisis or life event you experienced in the last year that was out of your control – the more recent and stressful the event, the better for this exercise. How did you handle this situation and your stress? Some of the ways people handle stressful experiences are listed below. Mark an “X” in the space preceding each one you used.
1. x_____ Tried to see a positive side to it.
2. X_____ Tried to step back from the situation and be more objective.
3. x_____ Prayed for guidance or strength.
4. _____ Sometimes took it out on other people when I felt angry or depressed.
5. X_____ Got busy with other things to keep my mind off the problem.
6. x_____ Decided not to worry about it because I figured everything would work out fine.
7. x_____ Took things one step at a time.
8. _____ Read relevant material for solutions and considered several alternatives.
9. _____ Drew on my knowledge because I had a similar experience before.
10. X_____ Talked to a friend or relative to get advice on handling the problem.
11. _____ Talked with a professional person (e.g., doctor, clergy, lawyer, teacher, counselor) about ways
to improve the situation.
12. x_____ Took some action to improve the situation.
4 total _____ Total of Xs in first six coping strategies (these are strategies focused either on managing your emotions related to the stressful situation, or on avoiding the source of the stress).
4 Total
_____ Total of Xs in second six coping strategies (these are strategies focused on the source of the problem and actively trying to resolve it).
5) Which type of strategies did you use the most? (1 point)
6) Why? (2 points)
7) What functions did your strategies serve? (2 points)
8) Were the strategies you used the most effective in dealing with the stress? Why or why not? (5 points)
PART 3. Answer the following questions in response to PARTS I and II above (each question is worth 5 points).
9) Describe any trends you noticed with respect to the types of coping strategies you used in the stressful situation you had some control over versus the one you did not.
10) Look back and compare the emotion-focused or avoidant coping strategies you used in the stressful situation you had some control over versus those used in the one you did not have control over. In which stressful situation did you find these types of strategies most effective and why?
11) Look back and compare the problem-focused or active coping strategies you used in the stressful situation you had some control over versus those used in the one you did not have control over. In which stressful situation did you find these types of strategies most effective and why?
12) What other emotion-focused or avoidant strategies might people use to cope with stressful situations? Give an example of how one of these strategies would impact the stress experienced.
13) What other problem-focused or active strategies might people use to cope with stressful situations? Give an example of how one of these strategies would impact the stress experienced.
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