been helpful to the young person in small doses or under different circumstances before becoming problematic. As with any skill in life it is possible to develop new coping strategies. Many interventions and supports for poor mental health will take this approach. The stress container is represented by a cone, which is larger or smaller depending on a person’s vulnerability. Stress is represented by arrows flowing into the top of the container, which can be let out by a tap at the bottom of the cone. If the container overflows then problems develop.
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