Manual for the Children's Coping Strategies Checklist

OPT
DA
WISH
CON
CDM
REP
OPT
SUPA
PRE
AVA
POS
DA
DPS
SU
POS
WISH
CDM
AVA
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48.
You told yourself that in the long run, things would work out for the best.
You read a book or magazine.
When you had problems during the past month, you imagined how you'd
like things to be.
You reminded yourself that you knew what to do.
You thought about which things are best to do to handle the problem.
You just forgot about it.
You told yourself that it would work itself out.
When you had problems in the past month, you talked to someone who
could help you solve the problem.
You went skateboard riding or roller skating.
You avoided the people who made you feel bad.
You reminded yourself that overall things are pretty good for you.
You did something like video games or a hobby.
You did something to solve the problem.
When you had problems in the last month, you tried to understand it better
by thinking more about it.
You reminded yourself about all the things you have going for you.
You wished that bad things wouldn't happen.
You thought about what you needed to know so you could solve the
problem.
When you had problems in the last month, you avoided it by going to your
room.