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==Definitions==
*1:obsolete a : an [[action]] of emptying, vacating, or clearing away
:b : outlet
2: annulment
3: an act or [[practice]] of avoiding or withdrawing from something
==Description==
In [[psychology]], '''avoidance''' coping, or [[escape]] coping, is a kind of generally maladaptive coping, characterized by the [[effort]] to escape from having to deal with a [[stress]]or. Coping refers to [[behavior]] that protects people from being psychologically harmed by problematic [[social]] [[experience]], a behavior that importantly mediates the [[impact]] that [[societies]] have on their members. There are variations of this condition including:
*by eliminating or [[modifying]] conditions giving rise to [[problems]];
*by perceptually [[controlling]] the [[meaning]] of [[experience]] in a [[manner]] that neutralizes its problematic character;
*and by keeping the [[emotional]] consequences of [[problems]] within manageable bounds.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder [[symptoms]] are thought to be the precursor to avoidance coping. PTSD symptoms are high [[stress]] which cause the person [[suffering]] from them to draw into themselves, avoiding the problem entirely and leading to avoidance coping whether it be [[cognitive]] or [[behavioral]].
[[Individuals]] suffering from avoidance coping, also called Classic or Type I [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avoidant_Personality_Disorder Avoidant Personality Disorder], display a number of [[symptoms]] that may be used to [[diagnose]] the individual so that they may be treated. Symptoms may include some or all of the following. The individual tends to draw inward. They don't wish to be involved in [[relationships]] or [[social]] activities, usually showing a [[fear]] of [[commitment]]. Individuals may do this due to a [[fear]] of [[rejection]] from their [[peers]], family, or even [[strangers]] that they have just met. This withdrawal can create a sense of [[timidness]] and appear throughout the [[personality]] with indecision and a lack of [[confidence]] in their own [[beliefs]] or [[hopes]] and achievements.
Ways to treat those who use avoidance to cope is to simply reduce the degree in which one [[ignores]] [[emotion]]. Ways to do this are Cognitive-Behavioral or [[psychoanalytic]] therapies. These types of therapies help people [[express]] and [[comprehend]] their emotions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (or ACT) can also be used for those who avoid their [[emotions]] when coping. It is a particular type of behavioral [[therapy]] that focuses on helping a person live a meaningful life by breaking down avoidance coping and reasons as to why it is an unhealthy [[method]] of coping with [[traumatic]] [[experiences]].
Patients with APD are [[encouraged]] to refrain from being in [[relationships]] during treatment. This is to [[protect]] them from the [[pain]] that they believe relationships might cause. Therapists are careful not to push patients too far too fast. If they are pushed too much this may cause more [[anxiety]] and lead to [[depression]]. Patients should be given plenty of [[time]] to get over their avoidance slowly. If they feel like they are being pushed or [[forced]] to overcome their avoidance, they may become more depressed and [[negative]]. This may also cause them to [[abandon]] treatment or if they chose to stay in treatment, they might just [[resist]] any further assistance.
Other ways to deal with coping are active-cognitive coping and active-behavioral coping. Active-cognitive coping includes attempts to manage and [[change]] ones [[attitude]] towards a [[stressful]] [[event]] and seeing if the event has a positive side or [[impact]] on their life. Active-behavioral coping refers to making obvious behavioral attempts to deal with the stressful problem and its effects by taking [[positive]] [[actions]] after finding out more about the situation.
[[Category: Psychology]]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/14th_century 14th Century]
==Definitions==
*1:obsolete a : an [[action]] of emptying, vacating, or clearing away
:b : outlet
2: annulment
3: an act or [[practice]] of avoiding or withdrawing from something
==Description==
In [[psychology]], '''avoidance''' coping, or [[escape]] coping, is a kind of generally maladaptive coping, characterized by the [[effort]] to escape from having to deal with a [[stress]]or. Coping refers to [[behavior]] that protects people from being psychologically harmed by problematic [[social]] [[experience]], a behavior that importantly mediates the [[impact]] that [[societies]] have on their members. There are variations of this condition including:
*by eliminating or [[modifying]] conditions giving rise to [[problems]];
*by perceptually [[controlling]] the [[meaning]] of [[experience]] in a [[manner]] that neutralizes its problematic character;
*and by keeping the [[emotional]] consequences of [[problems]] within manageable bounds.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder [[symptoms]] are thought to be the precursor to avoidance coping. PTSD symptoms are high [[stress]] which cause the person [[suffering]] from them to draw into themselves, avoiding the problem entirely and leading to avoidance coping whether it be [[cognitive]] or [[behavioral]].
[[Individuals]] suffering from avoidance coping, also called Classic or Type I [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avoidant_Personality_Disorder Avoidant Personality Disorder], display a number of [[symptoms]] that may be used to [[diagnose]] the individual so that they may be treated. Symptoms may include some or all of the following. The individual tends to draw inward. They don't wish to be involved in [[relationships]] or [[social]] activities, usually showing a [[fear]] of [[commitment]]. Individuals may do this due to a [[fear]] of [[rejection]] from their [[peers]], family, or even [[strangers]] that they have just met. This withdrawal can create a sense of [[timidness]] and appear throughout the [[personality]] with indecision and a lack of [[confidence]] in their own [[beliefs]] or [[hopes]] and achievements.
Ways to treat those who use avoidance to cope is to simply reduce the degree in which one [[ignores]] [[emotion]]. Ways to do this are Cognitive-Behavioral or [[psychoanalytic]] therapies. These types of therapies help people [[express]] and [[comprehend]] their emotions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (or ACT) can also be used for those who avoid their [[emotions]] when coping. It is a particular type of behavioral [[therapy]] that focuses on helping a person live a meaningful life by breaking down avoidance coping and reasons as to why it is an unhealthy [[method]] of coping with [[traumatic]] [[experiences]].
Patients with APD are [[encouraged]] to refrain from being in [[relationships]] during treatment. This is to [[protect]] them from the [[pain]] that they believe relationships might cause. Therapists are careful not to push patients too far too fast. If they are pushed too much this may cause more [[anxiety]] and lead to [[depression]]. Patients should be given plenty of [[time]] to get over their avoidance slowly. If they feel like they are being pushed or [[forced]] to overcome their avoidance, they may become more depressed and [[negative]]. This may also cause them to [[abandon]] treatment or if they chose to stay in treatment, they might just [[resist]] any further assistance.
Other ways to deal with coping are active-cognitive coping and active-behavioral coping. Active-cognitive coping includes attempts to manage and [[change]] ones [[attitude]] towards a [[stressful]] [[event]] and seeing if the event has a positive side or [[impact]] on their life. Active-behavioral coping refers to making obvious behavioral attempts to deal with the stressful problem and its effects by taking [[positive]] [[actions]] after finding out more about the situation.
[[Category: Psychology]]