Coping

Coping is when you are feeling sad or upset and you try to do things to make yourself feel better. For example, if you are feeling sad because you can't see your friends, you might call them on the phone or do a video call to talk to them and feel better. Coping can be different for everyone and it can be a way to help you feel better when you are feeling down. Sometimes, people cope by doing things they enjoy like drawing, playing games, or going for a walk outside. It's like when you scrape your knee and your mom puts a band-aid on it to make it feel better, except this time it's your feelings that are hurt and you are finding ways to make yourself feel better.