The article offers definitions and conceptualizations of the coping process, including the degree to which developmental factors are represented. A wide variety of specific subtypes of child and adolescent coping have been proposed. These include problem solving, information seeking, cognitive restructuring, seeking understanding, catastrophizing, emotional release or ventilation, physical activities, acceptance, distraction, distancing, avoidance, self-criticism, blaming others, wishful thinking, suppression, social withdrawal, resigned acceptance, denial, alcohol or drug use, seeking social support and use of religion.