Empathos

CCI-55 Comprehensive Coping Inventory

The CCI-55 Comprehensive Coping Inventory is a 55-item questionnaire about how often you use different ways of coping when life is hard. It maps eleven patterns, each framed as a move from a struggle toward a strength, such as avoidance toward engagement, rumination toward serenity, self-blame toward self-esteem and worry toward serenity. About 12 minutes.

Please indicate how often you use each coping strategy.

Your Name Client Code (provided by your therapist)

Question 1 of 55

I avoid situations that might cause me stress or anxiety.

Almost never Rarely Sometimes Often Very often

Question 2 of 55

I back out of activities when I feel uncomfortable.

Almost never Rarely Sometimes Often Very often

Question 3 of 55

I tend to procrastinate on challenging tasks.

Almost never Rarely Sometimes Often Very often

Question 4 of 55

I withdraw from social situations that feel difficult.

Almost never Rarely Sometimes Often Very often

Question 5 of 55

I find myself avoiding necessary conversations or confrontations.

Almost never Rarely Sometimes Often Very often

Question 6 of 55

I need reassurance from others before making decisions.

Almost never Rarely Sometimes Often Very often

Question 7 of 55

I stick to familiar routines to feel secure.

Almost never Rarely Sometimes Often Very often

Question 8 of 55

I check things repeatedly to make sure everything is okay.

Almost never Rarely Sometimes Often Very often

Question 9 of 55

I prepare excessively for potential problems.

Almost never Rarely Sometimes Often Very often

Question 10 of 55

I seek constant validation from others.

Almost never Rarely Sometimes Often Very often

Question 11 of 55

I make impulsive decisions when feeling strong emotions.

Almost never Rarely Sometimes Often Very often

Question 12 of 55

My emotions often drive my behavior more than logical thinking.

Almost never Rarely Sometimes Often Very often

Question 13 of 55

I have difficulty pausing before reacting emotionally.

Almost never Rarely Sometimes Often Very often

Question 14 of 55

I engage in behaviors I later regret when emotionally activated.

Almost never Rarely Sometimes Often Very often

Question 15 of 55

My mood significantly impacts my productivity and decision-making.

Almost never Rarely Sometimes Often Very often

Question 16 of 55

I find it hard to stay with uncomfortable feelings.

Almost never Rarely Sometimes Often Very often

Question 17 of 55

I need immediate relief when feeling distressed.

Almost never Rarely Sometimes Often Very often

Question 18 of 55

I struggle to focus when experiencing negative emotions.

Almost never Rarely Sometimes Often Very often

Question 19 of 55

I feel overwhelmed by strong feelings.

Almost never Rarely Sometimes Often Very often

Question 20 of 55

I avoid situations that might trigger difficult emotions.

Almost never Rarely Sometimes Often Very often

Question 21 of 55

I try not to think about my feelings.

Almost never Rarely Sometimes Often Very often

Question 22 of 55

I keep busy to avoid dealing with emotions.

Almost never Rarely Sometimes Often Very often

Question 23 of 55

I use substances or activities to numb uncomfortable feelings.

Almost never Rarely Sometimes Often Very often

Question 24 of 55

I change the subject when conversations get emotional.

Almost never Rarely Sometimes Often Very often

Question 25 of 55

I have difficulty identifying what I'm feeling.

Almost never Rarely Sometimes Often Very often

Question 26 of 55

I push away unwanted thoughts.

Almost never Rarely Sometimes Often Very often

Question 27 of 55

I distract myself when difficult thoughts arise.

Almost never Rarely Sometimes Often Very often

Question 28 of 55

I avoid thinking about problems until I absolutely have to.

Almost never Rarely Sometimes Often Very often

Question 29 of 55

I try to suppress thoughts that make me uncomfortable.

Almost never Rarely Sometimes Often Very often

Question 30 of 55

I change activities when my mind wanders to unpleasant topics.

Almost never Rarely Sometimes Often Very often

Question 31 of 55

I often assume the worst will happen.

Almost never Rarely Sometimes Often Very often

Question 32 of 55

I tend to see situations as either perfect or terrible.

Almost never Rarely Sometimes Often Very often

Question 33 of 55

I take things personally that might not be about me.

Almost never Rarely Sometimes Often Very often

Question 34 of 55

I make quick judgments without all the information.

Almost never Rarely Sometimes Often Very often

Question 35 of 55

I focus more on what could go wrong than what could go right.

Almost never Rarely Sometimes Often Very often

Question 36 of 55

I blame myself when things go wrong.

Almost never Rarely Sometimes Often Very often

Question 37 of 55

I focus on my flaws and mistakes.

Almost never Rarely Sometimes Often Very often

Question 38 of 55

I hold myself to impossibly high standards.

Almost never Rarely Sometimes Often Very often

Question 39 of 55

I criticize myself harshly for errors or failures.

Almost never Rarely Sometimes Often Very often

Question 40 of 55

I feel responsible for outcomes beyond my control.

Almost never Rarely Sometimes Often Very often

Question 41 of 55

I focus on how others have caused my problems.

Almost never Rarely Sometimes Often Very often

Question 42 of 55

I find fault with others when situations are difficult.

Almost never Rarely Sometimes Often Very often

Question 43 of 55

I hold grudges when I feel wronged.

Almost never Rarely Sometimes Often Very often

Question 44 of 55

I expect others to fix problems they didn't create.

Almost never Rarely Sometimes Often Very often

Question 45 of 55

I have difficulty accepting responsibility for my part in conflicts.

Almost never Rarely Sometimes Often Very often

Question 46 of 55

I spend time worrying about things that haven't happened yet.

Almost never Rarely Sometimes Often Very often

Question 47 of 55

My mind generates what-if scenarios about potential problems.

Almost never Rarely Sometimes Often Very often

Question 48 of 55

I have difficulty controlling worry once it starts.

Almost never Rarely Sometimes Often Very often

Question 49 of 55

I worry about things I can't control.

Almost never Rarely Sometimes Often Very often

Question 50 of 55

My worry interferes with daily activities or sleep.

Almost never Rarely Sometimes Often Very often

Question 51 of 55

I replay past events in my mind repeatedly.

Almost never Rarely Sometimes Often Very often

Question 52 of 55

I dwell on mistakes I've made.

Almost never Rarely Sometimes Often Very often

Question 53 of 55

I analyze situations excessively after they happen.

Almost never Rarely Sometimes Often Very often

Question 54 of 55

I get stuck thinking about problems without finding solutions.

Almost never Rarely Sometimes Often Very often

Question 55 of 55

I have difficulty letting go of negative experiences.

Almost never Rarely Sometimes Often Very often

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