ABSTRACT
This chapter describes principles for coping and self-care that develop a greater confidence in managing difficult emotions. Stress is a psychological response to dealing with difficult emotions. The toughest emotions to manage are hurt, worry, guilt, anger, and at times, boredom. Stress is a psychological reaction to those difficult emotions. There are extensive educational resources that focus on specific strategies and techniques for stress and emotional management. Values-based living leaves us vulnerable to difficult emotions such as hurt, anger, and worry. Stress is a psychological response to those tough emotions. The order in which we process challenging emotions can lead to more effective stress and emotional management. Meditative and spiritual forms of expression or reflection are calming practices of emotional management. There is a difference between suppressing an emotion and temporarily setting an emotion to one side.
