
Coping skills and strategies (Brain Science #4)
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A coping skill using ice to manage overwhelming emotions
Holding a piece of ice can serve as a coping mechanism by distracting from overwhelming emotions, constricting blood flow, and providing a tangible way to tolerate negative emotions. The process of holding the ice, from its initial jolting coldness to eventual melting and numbing effect, helps in recognizing the transient nature of emotions and the ability to ride through the intense feelings knowing they won't last forever.
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