copingtools
nounUK /ˈkəʊpɪŋ tuːlz/
US /ˈkoʊpɪŋ tuːlz/
Things you can do or use to help yourself feel better when something is hard.
When I feel nervous before a test, I use my coping tools like taking deep breaths and counting to ten.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A set of practical methods taught by a counselor to manage difficult emotions.
The school counselor gave him coping tools to use when he gets angry.
3. Physical items, like a stress ball or fidget toy, that help someone stay calm.
Her coping tools include a squishy ball and a small notebook for writing feelings.
4. Ways a person handles stress that can be healthy or unhealthy.
Some coping tools, like talking to a friend, are healthier than others.