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Magic in the Room #161: Survival Strategies: Survival Strategies: Four Steps for Handling Stress
August 15, 2023
This week on Magic in the Room, we continue discussing managing stress. One approach to managing stress is to use the Four Cs: calm, contain, care, and cope. The Four Cs framework originates in trauma-informed care in the medical practice, but we apply it in this episode to dealing with our stress or leading a team through stress.
Each of the Four Cs emphasizes critical touchstones in the process of dealing with stress. Survival Strategies: Four Steps for Handling Stress.
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Episodes and Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Magic in the Room #131: Replay - Being Resilient with Lorca Smetana
- Magic in the Room #69: Leading When People Experience Trauma with Chris King
The Four Cs are originally found in Trauma-Informed Healthcare Approaches
A Guide for Primary Care edited by Megan R. Gerber
Credits:
- This episode of Magic in the Room was recorded remotely
- Music by Evan Grim. Find his music on
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