Brizan has just lost his job. He is proactive in trying to resolve this source of stress; he immediately uses the internet to look up other jobs in his field and plans to eliminate non-essentials from his budget to make his savings last longer. Which type of coping approach is Brizan using?

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Brizan is using a problem-focused coping approach, as he is directly addressing the problem causing his stress by looking for a new job and adjusting his budget, rather than focusing on managing his emotions or reducing stress in general.

Brizan Has Just Lost His Job