Coping Mechanisms Menu
A printable menu helping patients identify and communicate the coping strategies that work for them.
Download (EN)Coping Mechanisms Menu
A patient-centered resource supporting emotional regulation, communication, and individualized care planning.
Supporting Emotional Wellbeing and Communication
Coping and emotional regulation needs look different for every patient — and naming them out loud is not always easy, especially in moments of stress or crisis.
This menu was developed to help patients identify, communicate, and plan for the coping strategies that work best for them, supporting individualized, patient-centered care.
Included Resources
Menú de Mecanismos de Afrontamiento
Versión en español del menú imprimible para identificar y comunicar estrategias de afrontamiento.
Descargar (ES)Facilitator Guide
Guidance for introducing and using the menu in clinical, peer, and community care settings.
Download GuideImplementation Guidance
This menu may support
- Care planning conversations
- Emotional regulation support
- Crisis and de-escalation planning
- Peer and recovery support
- Patient-family communication
Suggested users
- Nurses and clinicians
- Behavioral health teams
- Peer support professionals
- Patients and families
- Community health workers
Video Walkthroughs
Using the Coping Menu
How to introduce the menu and support patient-centered coping conversations.