Coping With Life Crises: Stress Management for Times of Crisis

Elizabeth Edwards showed great resilience in the face of some major crises. Here are her main strengths, in my opinion, and some lessons in resilience from which we can all learn.

Coping well is important when faced with a natural disaster, crisis or other traumatic stressor. These steps can help you effectively cope whether you are directly or indirectly affected with a natural disaster or crisis.

If you’ve been taking care of a chronically ill spouse or elderly parent, you may be feeling the effects of caregiver stress, which is common and sometimes overwhelming. Here are some common causes of caregiver stress, with supportive resources.

Many caregivers have trouble taking care of their own needs as they provide so much care for the needs of others. The following steps can help you to minimize some of the stress you’re feeling so you can feel less overwhelmed by the caregiver role.

Sometimes events in our lives are traumatic enough to constitute a crisis, and stress levels are nearly unmanageable. What are some healthy ways to cope with a crisis and get through to the other side? Here are some guidelines to keep in mind when coping with a crisis.

Human tragedies like random school shootings can affects us all, often deeply. This article explores the reasons why these traumatic events strongly impact us all (even those who weren't involved), and explores how to cope with emotions surrounding these events.

Concerned about bird flu? You’re not alone. The concerns about bird flu and a potential worldwide flu pandemic are very real and should be cause for concern. However, at some point, the worry can become unhealthy. Here are some resources to help you know what you can do to prepare, and how you can let go of excessive levels of anxiety.

When dealing with a crisis, everyday stress management techniques need to adjust to fit the situation. What stress management techniques work best in a crisis? Read on for effective crisis stress management ideas.