Leila was just diagnosed with cancer. After learning of her diagnosis, Leila joined a support group to start working through her feelings. Unfortunately, Leila's husband has not taken her diagnosis well and has been working late hours and not coming home until after Leila is already asleep. How are Leila and her husband coping with Leila's diagnosis?

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Leila is using emotion-focused coping by joining a support group to manage her feelings, while her husband is also using emotion-focused coping by avoiding the situation and working late to deal with his emotions.

Leila Was Just Diagnosed with Cancer