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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