Sandler's research suggests that this strategy often leads to high rates of depression and anxiety. He believes that may be because problems often rattle around in the child's subconscious mind, where they never get resolved. Abstraction is the third coping strategy. Abstraction involves continuing to do things you like to do, such as playing videos, reading, and riding bikes. This strategy seems to be effective when combined with an active coping strategy.
Support seeking is the fourth strategy.
Support seeking involves finding someone to listen, empathize, and validate. While support seeking can be beneficial, Sandler says that simply talking to someone doesn't necessarily guarantee positive mental health outcomes. Sandler says that the key is finding someone who helps you understand what you are feeling and that you are not alone. Support seeking becomes even better if that person can teach you coping skills, just like someone had to teach you how to tie your shoes and how to talk. I may not like what's ahead.