ABSTRACT
This chapter discusses the concept of coping ahead skills and the importance of improving self-confidence to avoid negative situations and emotional collapse. It emphasizes the need to master skills through daily practice, and draws parallels between mastering life skills and other goals. It also describes group discussions and roleplay to encourage participants to share their experiences, and the steps involved in achieving mastery. Furthermore, it introduces the STOP and CABB skills, which aim to help individuals manage crises and distressing situations. The chapter provides examples and instructions for implementing these skills, such as using the STOP skills to address immediate threats and the CABB skills to manage physiological arousal. It emphasizes the benefits of these skills and their role in disrupting negative thoughts and re-centering oneself.
