what help you deal with stress ? Draw a line down the middle of a piece of paper. on the left side, write down everything you do to relax, and on the right side write examples of stressful situations where these relaxation strategies work. this list is your current set of coping strategies. next, ask your friend and family about the techniques they use to cope with stress. then, the next time you get a stress signal from your body, try one of their strategies. if it works for you, add it to your list.