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 Rationalization - Explaining an unacceptable behavior or feeling in a rational or logical manner, avoiding the true reasons for the behavior.
o Healthy – Feeling high levels of distress and focusing on what you are doing well, engaging in positive self-talk, riding the wave of the current emotion reminding yourself that the distress will not last forever.
o Unhealthy – Blaming others, attributing failure to the personal qualities of others, devaluing others when you feel hurt or rejected, or labeling your behavior as acceptable because others would act the same way.
 Regression - When confronted by stressful events, individuals sometimes abandon coping strategies and return to patterns of behavior used earlier in development.
o Healthy – Feeling high levels of distress and simplifying your life for a short period of time, engaging in the skill Self Soothe, asking others for support and validation, having others take care of your needs for a short period of time to get a break from your distress.
o Unhealthy – Throwing temper tantrums, locking yourself in your room, becoming impulsive, acting-out.
 



























































































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