Coping Questions are used to help the client identify what?

• A. A diagnostic tool for mental illness
• B. To identify coping skills and strengths
• C. To monitor pharmacological effects
• D. To assess family conflict

Answer: (B)

Coping questions are designed to uncover what the client already does to handle stress and what strengths or resources they draw on. By asking about times when things were tough and what helped, the counselor helps the client name practical strategies, personal strengths, and supports they can rely on. This approach shifts focus from the problem to the client’s existing toolkit, reinforcing agency and potential solutions. It’s not about diagnosing mental illness, monitoring medications, or assessing family conflict; it’s about mapping the client’s coping skills and strengths.