Coping Strategy Tracker
Monitor the effectiveness of your coping skills by recording before-and-after emotional states
Coping Strategy Tracker
Monitor the effectiveness of your coping skills by recording before-and-after emotional states
Coping Strategy Tracker
Monitor the effectiveness of your coping skills by recording before-and-after emotional states
Tracking your use of coping skills helps you discover which strategies work best for you in different situations. Over time, this log reveals patterns that guide more effective self-regulation. Research on self-monitoring shows that simply recording emotional experiences increases awareness and improves emotion regulation outcomes.
Each time you practice a coping skill, complete one row. Describe the situation that triggered distress, the coping skill you used, and rate your emotions before and after on a scale from 1 (minimal) to 10 (extreme). In the Results column, note any observations about what helped or what you might try differently next time.
| Situation | Coping Skill Used | Emotions Before (1-10) | Emotions After (1-10) | Results & Observations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Common Questions
What is the Coping Strategy Tracker worksheet?
Tracking your use of coping skills helps you discover which strategies work best for you in different situations. Over time, this log reveals patterns that guide more effective self-regulation.
How do I use the Coping Strategy Tracker worksheet?
Fill out this worksheet digitally or print it for use in session. You can save your progress with a Pro account. Take your time with each column — there are no right or wrong answers.
Is the Coping Strategy Tracker worksheet free?
Yes. Like every worksheet on Therapy Resource, it is free to read, print, and download as a PDF — no account required. A Pro subscription adds online filling with saved progress, practice-branded PDF exports, and secure client sharing.
Can I fill out the Coping Strategy Tracker worksheet online?
Yes — switch the worksheet to "Type on Screen" mode to fill in the fields directly in your browser before printing. Pro members can also save their entries across sessions and export the completed worksheet as a branded PDF.
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