Coping Strategy in Crisis Intervention

A 33-year-old woman comes to the emergency department (ED) after her partner suddenly ended their long-term relationship. She is visibly upset and finding it difficult to cope with the situation. The nurse is assessing her emotional state to offer appropriate crisis intervention.

During the assessment, the nurse states, 'It's important to talk about your feelings. Sometimes when we face such distressing situations, it can help to express our emotions through _______.' Fill in the blank with a word that describes a common coping strategy in crisis intervention.