Strategies to cope with family stress – Michigan State University Extension

Strategies to cope with family stress Coping strategies to guide you and your family when dealing with everyday stress and crisis situations.

Posted on August 18, 2017 by Terry Clark-Jones, Michigan State University Extension

Stress is normal and unavoidable. It comes in a variety of forms and means different things to different people. We encounter stress in a variety of different situations and in different amounts. Stress can come from ordinary events like heavy traffic or a long line at the store or it can be a result of a crisis event; like the loss of a job or a death in the family.

How you and your family handle these stressors will predict your future success as both individuals and as a family. When the stress in your life seems to affect your everyday life, it is time to make a change. There is not a single perfect way to survive the stressful events in your life. It is more of a process of figuring out what works best for you at a particular point in time.

Here are some tips to help you work out what works best for you and your family:

For more information and programs on stress and anger management, please visit Michigan State University Extension. MSU Extension offers a variety of educational programs throughout the state. To find a program near you, contact your local county office for more information.

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