The Positive Coping Skills in this workbook are effective in addressing a long list of “health conditions.” Various illnesses and health problems that people encounter present different challenges and require people to adapt in unique ways. Some conditions might require a particular ability to manage pain or discomfort; some will require marked adaptations in mobility or physical activity; some will require the use of medications, physical or mechanical aids, or assistance from others in undertaking day-to-day activities.

Here is a list of some health conditions for which Positive Coping Skills can be developed using the skills taught in this workbook:

• Diabetes
• Heart problems
• Arthritis, and other problems of bones, muscles or joints
• Respiratory problems and illnesses, such as asthma, emphysema, COPD, cystic fibrosis
• Kidney problems
• Liver problems, including forms of hepatitis
• Neural diseases or damage, including multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury
• Gastrointestinal problems such as colitis, Crohn’s disease, irritable bowel syndrome
• HIV-related illnesses
• Cancer
• Lymphoma, leukemia and other illnesses related to blood and lymph tissues
• Immune system disorders, including lupus
• Sensory diseases or damage, including visual impairment, hearing loss
• Chronic fatigue syndrome
• Chronic pain disorders, including fibromyalgia