TPC Journal-Vol 10- Issue 2-FULL ISSUE

294 The Professional Counselor | Volume 10, Issue 2 Table 1 Coping and Problem-Solving Strategies Strategy Percent of Respondents ( N = 10) Positive or Neutral Coping Strategies Listening to music 70% Turning to religion / going to church / praying 70% Talking / spending time with family 60% Attending therapy 40% Writing 40% Creating art 30% Playing video games 30% Watching TV 30% Crying 30% Taking prescription drugs 20% Eating food 20% Reading 20% Talking / spending time with friends 20% Distracting self 20% Laughing 20% Joining clubs 10% Working out 10% Researching 10% Problematic Coping Strategies Suppressing / hiding thoughts / feelings 90% Using illegal drugs 70% Engaging in self-harm 60% Having sex 60% Isolating 60% Attempting suicide 40% Engaging in violence 40% Running away 30% Yelling / shouting 10% Having violent thoughts 10% Avoiding responsibilities / rebelling 10%